Prepare against Kevin Qin
Canada · World #22,107 classical · FIDE ID 2627949
Our database contains 125 games by Kevin Qin, covering May 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kevin Qin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kevin Qin 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 | 2,040 | 2,050 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,798 | 1,798 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,798 | 1,798 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 125 | 49 | 8 | 68 | 39.2% |
| As White | 60 | 20 | 3 | 37 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 65 | 29 | 5 | 31 | 44.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kevin Qin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kevin Qin's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 23 | 38.3% | 26.1% |
| e4 | 18 | 30.0% | 52.8% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 21.7% | 30.8% |
| d4 | 5 | 8.3% | 40.0% |
| h3 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 38% of White games, 26.1% score
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Qin usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Qin usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Qin usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 52.8% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Qin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Qin usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Qin usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 12 | 38.7% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 6 | 19.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 16.1% | 70.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 16.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 9.7% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 61.9% | 42.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 14.3% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Kevin Qin's chess games
All 125 games by Kevin Qin in the Chess.ceo database (May 2018 - Jul 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: 49 wins, 8 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A09 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Martyn Kravtsiv | 2,598 | Titled Tue Late | C41 |
| Jun 2025 | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | 2,564 | Titled Tue Late | A41 |
| Jun 2025 | Leonardo Tristan | 2,536 | Titled Tue Late | A13 |
| Jun 2025 | Tanitoluwa Adewumi | 2,376 | Titled Tue Late | A00 |
| Aug 2025 | Andrey Kirillov | 2,352 | Titled Tue Early | B76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 122 | 51.5 | 2,145 |
| Calgary March of Kings | 2017 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,846 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kevin Qin's chess games?
125 games by Kevin Qin, from May 2018 to Jul 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 Kevin Qin has played.
What does Kevin Qin play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Kevin Qin opens with 1.c4 (38% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kevin Qin answers 1...c6 (39% of games), 1...g6 (19% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Kevin Qin play as White?
As White, Kevin Qin's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kevin Qin play as Black?
As Black, Kevin Qin most often plays: Modern Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Kevin Qin's FIDE rating?
Kevin Qin is currently rated 2,040 in classical chess, 1,798 in rapid and 1,798 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,050 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Kevin Qin played?
Our database contains 125 games by Kevin Qin, covering May 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 8 draws, 68 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kevin Qin?
125 games by Kevin Qin 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.