Prepare against Ziyuan Xu
FM · China · World #1,250 classical · FIDE ID 63100630
When preparing against Ziyuan Xu, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 164 games by Ziyuan Xu, covering May 2023 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ziyuan Xu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ziyuan 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 | 2,429 | 2,456 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,269 | 2,269 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,137 | 2,137 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 164 | 68 | 43 | 53 | 41.5% |
| As White | 80 | 37 | 19 | 24 | 46.3% |
| As Black | 84 | 31 | 24 | 29 | 36.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ziyuan Xu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ziyuan Xu's side.
First moves as White (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 75 | 93.8% | 56.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 5.0% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 56.7% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Xu usually continues Nf3 (51.7% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Xu usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Xu usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Xu usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Xu usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 57.7% | 70.0% |
| g6 | 6 | 23.1% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 4 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 88.1% | 51.4% |
| g6 | 5 | 11.9% | 50.0% |
Ziyuan Xu's chess games
All 164 games by Ziyuan Xu in the Chess.ceo database (May 2023 - Sep 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: 68 wins, 43 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Changren Dai | 2,539 | FIDE World Rapid Team | A07 |
| Dec 2025 | Miloje Ratkovic | 2,460 | RUDAR 26 GM | B72 |
| Dec 2025 | Alexander Kovchan | 2,447 | RUDAR 27 GM | C42 |
| Jun 2026 | Daniel Garcia Ramos | 2,443 | FIDE World Rapid Team | B12 |
| Dec 2025 | Henry Edward Tudor | 2,430 | RUDAR 26 GM | B94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CHN U16 | 2024 | 22 | 13.5 | 1,892 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,465 |
| China Zonal 3.5 | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,185 |
| RUDAR 27 GM | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,472 |
| RUDAR 35 GM 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,308 |
| Serbia Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,368 |
| 2026年全国国际象棋棋协大师赛 (珠海站) | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,103 |
| RUDAR 40 IM B | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,420 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ziyuan Xu's chess games?
164 games by Ziyuan Xu, from May 2023 to Sep 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 Ziyuan Xu has played.
What does Ziyuan Xu play on the first move as White?
Across 80 games with White in our database, Ziyuan Xu opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ziyuan Xu answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...g6 (23% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games).
What openings does Ziyuan Xu play as White?
As White, Ziyuan Xu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ziyuan Xu play as Black?
As Black, Ziyuan Xu most often plays: Modern Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (9 games, 11.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Ziyuan Xu's FIDE rating?
Ziyuan Xu is currently rated 2,429 in classical chess, 2,269 in rapid and 2,137 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,456 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Ziyuan Xu played?
Our database contains 164 games by Ziyuan Xu, covering May 2023 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 43 draws, 53 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ziyuan Xu?
164 games by Ziyuan 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.