Prepare against Zhihang Xu
IM · China · World #731 classical · FIDE ID 8611572
Our database contains 445 games by Zhihang Xu, covering Jul 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zhihang Xu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zhihang Xu before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,482 | 2,515 | Oct 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,427 | 2,427 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,404 | 2,404 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 445 | 149 | 192 | 104 | 33.5% |
| As White | 223 | 81 | 100 | 42 | 36.3% |
| As Black | 222 | 68 | 92 | 62 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zhihang Xu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zhihang Xu's side.
First moves as White (223 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 133 | 59.6% | 56.8% |
| c4 | 35 | 15.7% | 64.3% |
| Nf3 | 34 | 15.2% | 52.9% |
| e4 | 21 | 9.4% | 71.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 56.8% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Xu usually continues c4 (53.5% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Xu usually continues c4 (61.3% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Xu usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 16% of White games, 64.3% score
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Xu usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Xu usually continues Nc3 (91.7% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Xu usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 48 | 45.7% | 53.1% |
| c5 | 38 | 36.2% | 55.3% |
| d5 | 11 | 10.5% | 59.1% |
| e6 | 5 | 4.8% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 77 | 93.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 3.7% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Zhihang Xu's chess games
All 445 games by Zhihang Xu in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 149 wins, 192 draws, 104 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 37 | 10/21/6 | 27.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 30 | 12/14/4 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 21 | 11/8/2 | 52.4% |
| E11 | Catalan | 14 | 3/9/2 | 21.4% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| E52 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 14 | 4/8/2 | 28.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
| E08 | Catalan | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Jun Zhao | 2,591 | ch-CHN | C85 |
| Sep 2022 | Di Li | 2,575 | chT-CHN Div-A | E14 |
| Nov 2022 | Yinglun Xu | 2,553 | ch-CHN | E51 |
| May 2023 | Yan Liu | 2,548 | 2nd Shaoxing Hua Yi Rapid Cup | E60 |
| Sep 2022 | Qingnan Liu | 2,542 | chT-CHN Div-A | E10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CHN | 2023 | 48 | 18 | 2,369 |
| ch-CHN | 2023 | 32 | 14 | 2,491 |
| chT-CHN B | 2019 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,387 |
| chT-CHN Div-A Rapid | 2022 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,433 |
| 89th Novi Sad TS GM | 2018 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,595 |
| Zhongshan zt 3.5 | 2014 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,296 |
| chT-CHN Div-A | 2022 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,603 |
| 121st Novi Sad TS Mix | 2019 | 10 | 7 | 2,548 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Yinglun Xu (11 games) · Changren Dai (11 games) · Yan Liu (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zhihang Xu's chess games?
445 games by Zhihang Xu, from Jul 2013 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Zhihang Xu has played.
What does Zhihang Xu play on the first move as White?
Across 223 games with White in our database, Zhihang Xu opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zhihang Xu answers 1...e5 (46% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Zhihang Xu play as White?
As White, Zhihang Xu's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (37 games, 27.0% win rate); Slav Defense (30 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (21 games, 52.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 223 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zhihang Xu play as Black?
As Black, Zhihang Xu most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (14 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 222 games.
What is Zhihang Xu's FIDE rating?
Zhihang Xu is currently rated 2,482 in classical chess, 2,427 in rapid and 2,404 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,515 (Oct 2021).
How many games has Zhihang Xu played?
Our database contains 445 games by Zhihang Xu, covering Jul 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 149 wins, 192 draws, 104 losses (33.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zhihang Xu?
445 games by Zhihang Xu reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.