Prepare against Ashley Qian
WFM · Canada · World #15,296 classical · FIDE ID 2636280
When preparing against Ashley Qian, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (74%).
Our database contains 184 games by Ashley Qian, covering Aug 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ashley Qian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ashley Qian 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 | 2,103 | 2,148 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,848 | 1,848 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 184 | 61 | 17 | 106 | 33.2% |
| As White | 94 | 35 | 5 | 54 | 37.2% |
| As Black | 90 | 26 | 12 | 52 | 28.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ashley Qian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ashley Qian's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 69 | 73.4% | 37.7% |
| Nf3 | 24 | 25.5% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 37.7% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Qian usually continues Nf3 (36.5% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Qian usually continues d4 (34.6% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Qian usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 26% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Qian usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Qian usually continues c4 (22.2% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Qian usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 76.2% | 45.3% |
| e5 | 10 | 23.8% | 35.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 26 | 74.3% | 28.8% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 25.7% | 38.9% |
Ashley Qian's chess games
All 184 games by Ashley Qian in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2022 - 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: 61 wins, 17 draws, 106 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| A14 | English Opening | 11 | 6/0/5 | 54.5% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A09 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Jingyun (ryan) Yang | 2,295 | Canadian Open 2026 | B46 |
| Aug 2025 | Jozef Polacek | 2,240 | Royal City Masters | B07 |
| May 2024 | Juan Pablo Gamboa | 2,224 | Titled Tue Late | D30 |
| Apr 2024 | Rafael Escalante | 2,205 | Titled Tue Late | A30 |
| May 2024 | Miguel Munoz Sanchez | 2,196 | Titled Tue Late | C58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 90 | 22 | 1,904 |
| Canadian Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,202 |
| Royal City Masters | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 2,069 |
| Canadian Closed Women | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,909 |
| Wch U10 Girls | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,217 |
| ch-CAN w | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,719 |
| Canadian Closed w | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,135 |
| XXXVI Pan-American Youth Chess Festival | G18 | 2026 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,076 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ashley Qian's chess games?
184 games by Ashley Qian, from Aug 2022 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 Ashley Qian has played.
What does Ashley Qian play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, Ashley Qian opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ashley Qian answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (74% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games).
What openings does Ashley Qian play as White?
As White, Ashley Qian's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 30.8% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ashley Qian play as Black?
As Black, Ashley Qian most often plays: Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is Ashley Qian's FIDE rating?
Ashley Qian is currently rated 2,103 in classical chess, 1,848 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,148 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Ashley Qian played?
Our database contains 184 games by Ashley Qian, covering Aug 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 17 draws, 106 losses (33.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ashley Qian?
184 games by Ashley Qian 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.