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Xu Yi
Luft classical
FIDE classical
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No classical titles on record yet.
Luft classical rating
Not ranked yet: the Luft classical rating needs at least 10 classical games in top events over the last year.
Openings
Their most-played, from 23 classical games in top events over the last 4 years
| Opening | Games | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Italian Game | 4 | 50% |
| Sicilian Defense | 3 | 50% |
| Ruy Lopez | 1 | 50% |
| Petrov's Defense | 1 | 50% |
| Scotch Game | 1 | 50% |
| Opening | Games | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Petrov's Defense | 5 | 40% |
| English Opening | 2 | 50% |
| King's Indian Attack, with e6 | 2 | 25% |
| Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0% |
| Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 100% |
Recent events
Best wins
Most played
| Opponent | Games | WDL |
|---|---|---|
| GMLiu YanLast 21 Apr 2026 · 2026 Chinese Team Chess Championship | 4 | 040 |
| IMChen QiLast 25 Jun 2026 · 2026 Chinese Chess League Division A | 3 | 030 |
| GMXiao TongLast 29 Oct 2026 · 2026 Chinese Chess League Division A | 2 | 011 |
| GMBai JinshiLast 24 Jun 2026 · 2026 Chinese Chess League Division A | 2 | 020 |
| GMZhao JunLast 31 Oct 2026 · 2026 Chinese Chess League Division A | 2 | 020 |
FIDE rapid
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No rapid titles on record yet.
Luft rapid rating
Not ranked yet: the Luft rapid rating needs at least 10 rapid games in top events over the last year.
Openings
Their most-played, from 7 rapid games in top events over the last 4 years
| Opening | Games | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense | 2 | 75% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 2 | 25% |
| Four Knights Game | 1 | 0% |
| Opening | Games | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Catalan Opening | 1 | 100% |
| Petrov's Defense | 1 | 50% |
Recent events
| Event | Place | +/− | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 202619 Jun 2026 | 5½/11 | −3−3 |
Best wins
Most played
| Opponent | Games | WDL |
|---|---|---|
| IMD. SapenovLast 17 Jun 2026 · FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | 1 | 010 |
| GMA. LiangLast 17 Jun 2026 · FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | 1 | 001 |
| GMA. MotylevLast 17 Jun 2026 · FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | 1 | 100 |
| IMF. OroLast 18 Jun 2026 · FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | 1 | 010 |
| GMV. MurzinLast 18 Jun 2026 · FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | 1 | 001 |
FIDE blitz
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No blitz titles on record yet.
Luft blitz rating
Not ranked yet: the Luft blitz rating needs at least 10 blitz games in top events over the last year.
Openings
Their most-played, from 6 blitz games in top events over the last 4 years
| Opening | Games | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Owen Defense | 1 | 50% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 1 | 0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 1 | 0% |
| Modern Defense | 1 | 0% |
| Opening | Games | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Zukertort Opening | 1 | 50% |
| King's Indian Attack, with e6 | 1 | 0% |
Recent events
| Event | Place | +/− | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 202620 Jun 2026 | 6½/13 | −30−32 |
Best wins
Most played
| Opponent | Games | WDL |
|---|---|---|
| GMV. MurzinLast 20 Jun 2026 · FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | 2 | 002 |
| GMR. SadhwaniLast 20 Jun 2026 · FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | 1 | 001 |
| GMWang HaoLast 20 Jun 2026 · FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | 1 | 010 |
| IMK. BabazadaLast 20 Jun 2026 · FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | 1 | 001 |
| GMA. LiangLast 20 Jun 2026 · FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | 1 | 010 |
