Prepare against Jenny Qi
WFM · United States · World #43,931 classical · FIDE ID 30995914
When preparing against Jenny Qi, expect 1.e4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 7.4% over 27 games.
Our database contains 279 games by Jenny Qi, covering Jul 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jenny Qi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jenny Qi 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 | 1,918 | 2,031 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,898 | 1,946 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,916 | 1,924 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 279 | 72 | 41 | 166 | 25.8% |
| As White | 146 | 41 | 23 | 82 | 28.1% |
| As Black | 133 | 31 | 18 | 84 | 23.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jenny Qi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jenny Qi's side.
First moves as White (146 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 87 | 59.6% | 40.2% |
| d4 | 55 | 37.7% | 30.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.1% | 16.7% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 40.2% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Qi usually continues Nf3 (44.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Qi usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Qi usually continues d4 (44.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Qi usually continues Bf4 (32.1% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Qi usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Qi usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 40 | 61.5% | 42.5% |
| c6 | 12 | 18.5% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 11 | 16.9% | 18.2% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 84.2% | 28.1% |
| d5 | 6 | 15.8% | 33.3% |
Jenny Qi's chess games
All 279 games by Jenny Qi in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2022 - 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: 72 wins, 41 draws, 166 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 27 | 2/3/22 | 7.4% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| A15 | English Opening | 10 | 1/0/9 | 10.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 1/0/8 | 11.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Ryo Chen | 2,419 | Titled Tue Late | B00 |
| Aug 2025 | Vladimir Predein | 2,373 | Titled Tue Late | A45 |
| Aug 2025 | Garv Gaur | 2,342 | Titled Tue Early | A40 |
| Aug 2025 | Maksim Omariev | 2,304 | Titled Tue Late | A40 |
| Aug 2025 | Xueyi Li | 2,268 | Titled Tue Late | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 188 | 57 | 1,984 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 26 | 5 | 1,890 |
| World Youth Girls U14 | 2025 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,837 |
| Wch U14 Girls | 2023 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,415 |
| 130th ch-NZL Open B | 2023 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,941 |
| ch-Pan American U14 Girls 34th | 2024 | 6 | 4 | 1,893 |
| ch-NZL U18 Open | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1,765 |
| ch-North Island Staurt Memorial | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 1,730 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jenny Qi's chess games?
279 games by Jenny Qi, from Jul 2022 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 Jenny Qi has played.
What does Jenny Qi play on the first move as White?
Across 146 games with White in our database, Jenny Qi opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jenny Qi answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games).
What openings does Jenny Qi play as White?
As White, Jenny Qi's most-played openings in our database are: London System (27 games, 7.4% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (13 games, 23.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 146 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jenny Qi play as Black?
As Black, Jenny Qi most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 133 games.
What is Jenny Qi's FIDE rating?
Jenny Qi is currently rated 1,918 in classical chess, 1,898 in rapid and 1,916 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,031 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Jenny Qi played?
Our database contains 279 games by Jenny Qi, covering Jul 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 72 wins, 41 draws, 166 losses (25.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jenny Qi?
279 games by Jenny Qi 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.