Prepare against Eric Qian
CM · Canada · World #21,851 classical · FIDE ID 2637774
Our database contains 61 games by Eric Qian, covering Nov 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Eric Qian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eric 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 | 2,042 | 2,090 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,887 | 1,887 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 25 | 10 | 26 | 41.0% |
| As White | 31 | 14 | 3 | 14 | 45.2% |
| As Black | 30 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 36.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eric Qian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eric Qian's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 63.3% | 55.3% |
| e4 | 6 | 20.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 55.3% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Qian usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Qian usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Qian usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Qian usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Qian usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 93.8% | 56.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
Eric Qian's chess games
All 61 games by Eric Qian in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2019 - 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: 25 wins, 10 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E07 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Hugo Guillemette | 2,183 | Canadian Closed 2026 | E15 |
| Sep 2022 | Jaime Rey Martinez | 2,168 | Wch U12 | B28 |
| Jul 2026 | Charrier,Shayan | 2,166 | Canadian Open 2026 | D25 |
| Jun 2026 | Fajdetic,H | 2,165 | Titled Tue 23rd Jun 2026 | C10 |
| Aug 2025 | Roman Gavrilin | 2,147 | Toronto Open Crown | C65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U12 | 2022 | 10 | 5 | 1,579 |
| XXXVI Pan-American Youth Chess Festival | O16 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,049 |
| Canadian Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,944 |
| Canadian Closed 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,142 |
| Toronto Open Crown | 2025 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,046 |
| 2026 Hart House Reading Week Open | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 2,169 |
| 2026 Ontario Open | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 2,083 |
| Toronto Excelsior Open | 2024 | 4 | 2 | 1,796 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eric Qian's chess games?
61 games by Eric Qian, from Nov 2019 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 Eric Qian has played.
What does Eric Qian play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Eric Qian opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eric Qian answers 1...e5 (94% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Eric Qian play as White?
As White, Eric Qian's most-played openings in our database are: Bogo-Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eric Qian play as Black?
As Black, Eric Qian most often plays: Italian Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Eric Qian's FIDE rating?
Eric Qian is currently rated 2,042 in classical chess, 1,887 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,090 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Eric Qian played?
Our database contains 61 games by Eric Qian, covering Nov 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 10 draws, 26 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eric Qian?
61 games by Eric 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.