Prepare against Cindy Qiao
WFM · Canada · World #33,532 classical · FIDE ID 2620243
Our database contains 345 games by Cindy Qiao, covering Jul 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Cindy Qiao's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cindy Qiao 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 | 1,966 | 1,976 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,880 | 1,902 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,971 | 1,986 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 345 | 119 | 47 | 179 | 34.5% |
| As White | 173 | 67 | 22 | 84 | 38.7% |
| As Black | 172 | 52 | 25 | 95 | 30.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cindy Qiao's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cindy Qiao's side.
First moves as White (173 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 100 | 57.8% | 49.5% |
| e4 | 73 | 42.2% | 39.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 49.5% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Qiao usually continues Bf4 (52.1% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Qiao usually continues Bf4 (47.9% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Qiao usually continues Bg5 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 39.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Qiao usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Qiao usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Qiao usually continues d4 (54.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 49 | 54.4% | 41.8% |
| e5 | 22 | 24.4% | 45.5% |
| d5 | 11 | 12.2% | 13.6% |
| e6 | 8 | 8.9% | 6.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 47 | 97.9% | 36.2% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Cindy Qiao's chess games
All 345 games by Cindy Qiao in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2015 - 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: 119 wins, 47 draws, 179 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 72 | 33/7/32 | 45.8% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 16 | 5/1/10 | 31.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 26 | 6/5/15 | 23.1% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 0/1/9 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 0/1/8 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Lennis Martinez Ramirez | 2,442 | Titled Tue Late | B07 |
| May 2023 | Sergei Iskusnyh | 2,440 | Titled Tue Late | D00 |
| May 2023 | Valeriy Grinev | 2,418 | Titled Tue Late | A43 |
| Apr 2023 | Michel Alejandro Diaz Perez | 2,414 | Titled Tue Late | A45 |
| May 2023 | Konstantin Nikologorskiy | 2,413 | Titled Tue Late | E05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 180 | 77.5 | 2,162 |
| ch-North American U20 Girls | 2023 | 20 | 8.5 | 1,781 |
| Chess.com Bullet Open 1 | 2020 | 17 | 7 | 2,141 |
| Montreal Varennes Open | 2018 | 13 | 3 | 1,849 |
| Wch U10 Girls | 2013 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,346 |
| ch-CAN U18 | 2018 | 9 | 2 | 1,895 |
| ch-Pan American w U14 27th | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,690 |
| Canadian Closed w | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 1,895 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cindy Qiao's chess games?
345 games by Cindy Qiao, from Jul 2015 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 Cindy Qiao has played.
What does Cindy Qiao play on the first move as White?
Across 173 games with White in our database, Cindy Qiao opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.e4 (42% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cindy Qiao answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (98% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games).
What openings does Cindy Qiao play as White?
As White, Cindy Qiao's most-played openings in our database are: London System (72 games, 45.8% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 173 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cindy Qiao play as Black?
As Black, Cindy Qiao most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (26 games, 23.1% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Catalan (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 172 games.
What is Cindy Qiao's FIDE rating?
Cindy Qiao is currently rated 1,966 in classical chess, 1,880 in rapid and 1,971 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,976 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Cindy Qiao played?
Our database contains 345 games by Cindy Qiao, covering Jul 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 119 wins, 47 draws, 179 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cindy Qiao?
345 games by Cindy Qiao 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.