Prepare against Zixiao Yu
China · World #141,988 classical · FIDE ID 8657092
When preparing against Zixiao Yu, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Zixiao Yu, covering Aug 2024 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Zixiao Yu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zixiao Yu 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 | 1,619 | 1,935 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,716 | 1,935 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,574 | 1,574 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 18 | 6 | 6 | 60.0% |
| As White | 15 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 73.3% |
| As Black | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 46.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2024-2026): 140 rated games against 125 different opponents, across 16 events in 5 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 32 | 17 | 6 | 9 | 53.1% | 1,750 | 1,810 | 5 |
| Rapid | 34 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 44.1% | 1,587 | 1,617 | 6 |
| Blitz | 27 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 48.1% | 1,586 | 1,564 | 7 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 13 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 15.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 63 | 30 | 12 | 21 | 47.6% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs CM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 13 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 54 | 23 | 13 | 18 | 1,660 | 1,649 |
| 2025 | 36 | 20 | 6 | 10 | 1,714 | 1,714 |
| 2024 | 50 | 28 | 10 | 12 | 1,580 | 1,665 |
Where Zixiao Yu has played
China (8) · Malaysia (3) · Thailand (3) · Japan (1) · Singapore (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zixiao Yu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zixiao Yu's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 100.0% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 83.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Yu usually continues Bg5 (90.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Yu usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Yu usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
Zixiao Yu's chess games
All 30 games by Zixiao Yu in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2024 - Nov 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: 18 wins, 6 draws, 6 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 10 | 8/2/0 | 80.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Xinze Lv | 1,793 | Chinese Youth Rapid & Blitz Open 2026 | Blitz U10 | A45 |
| Aug 2026 | Hongyu Zhao | 1,701 | Chinese Youth Rapid & Blitz Open 2026 | Rapid U10 | A45 |
| Aug 2026 | Boxuan Feng | 1,683 | Chinese Youth Rapid & Blitz Open 2026 | Rapid U10 | A16 |
| Jul 2024 | Enkhbat Enkhtushig | 1,666 | 8th Eastern Asian Youth Chess Championship 2024 | U8 | — |
| Jul 2024 | Qi Yi Ong | 1,635 | 8th Eastern Asian Youth Chess Championship 2024 | U8 | — |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Youth Rapid & Blitz Open 2026 | Rapid U10 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 1,712 |
| Chinese Youth Rapid & Blitz Open 2026 | Blitz U10 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,793 |
| 8th Eastern Asian Youth Chess Championship 2024 | U8 | 2024 | 5 | 4.5 | 1,906 |
| Chinese Youth Championships 2026 | Boys U10 | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | – |
Interactive opening tree from all 30 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zixiao Yu's chess games?
30 games by Zixiao Yu, from Aug 2024 to Nov 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 Zixiao Yu has played.
What does Zixiao Yu play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Zixiao Yu opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zixiao Yu answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Zixiao Yu play as White?
As White, Zixiao Yu's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (10 games, 80.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zixiao Yu play as Black?
As Black, Zixiao Yu most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Zixiao Yu's FIDE rating?
Zixiao Yu is currently rated 1,619 in classical chess, 1,716 in rapid and 1,574 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,935 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Zixiao Yu played?
Our database contains 30 games by Zixiao Yu, covering Aug 2024 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 6 draws, 6 losses (60.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zixiao Yu?
30 games by Zixiao Yu 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.