Prepare against Qi b Chen
IM · China · World #1,233 classical · FIDE ID 8614733
Our database contains 1,009 games by Qi b Chen, covering Sep 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Qi b Chen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Qi b Chen 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 | 2,430 | 2,496 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,435 | 2,444 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,375 | 2,458 | Jun 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,009 | 341 | 440 | 228 | 33.8% |
| As White | 510 | 213 | 211 | 86 | 41.8% |
| As Black | 499 | 128 | 229 | 142 | 25.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Qi b Chen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Qi b Chen's side.
First moves as White (510 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 463 | 90.8% | 61.7% |
| d4 | 33 | 6.5% | 75.8% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 1.0% | 60.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.6% | 83.3% |
| f4 | 3 | 0.6% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 61.7% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Chen usually continues Nf3 (59.6% score)
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Chen usually continues Nf3 (61.6% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Chen usually continues d4 (67.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 75.8% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Chen usually continues c4 (76.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Chen usually continues c4 (91.7% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Chen usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (199 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 100 | 50.3% | 52.5% |
| e5 | 85 | 42.7% | 49.4% |
| d6 | 7 | 3.5% | 64.3% |
| c6 | 5 | 2.5% | 80.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (211 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 189 | 89.6% | 46.8% |
| d5 | 7 | 3.3% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 5 | 2.4% | 80.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
Qi b Chen's chess games
All 1,009 games by Qi b Chen in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - 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: 341 wins, 440 draws, 228 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 60 | 23/22/15 | 38.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 46 | 17/17/12 | 37.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 35 | 11/22/2 | 31.4% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 27 | 8/14/5 | 29.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 26 | 12/7/7 | 46.2% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 23 | 12/9/2 | 52.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 19 | 7/9/3 | 36.8% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 18 | 11/4/3 | 61.1% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 15 | 9/5/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 53 | 8/27/18 | 15.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 33 | 9/13/11 | 27.3% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 32 | 5/18/9 | 15.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 23 | 5/10/8 | 21.7% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 21 | 5/13/3 | 23.8% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 20 | 10/4/6 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 17 | 4/12/1 | 23.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17 | 4/9/4 | 23.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| D00 | London System | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Andrey Esipenko | 2,723 | Titled Tue Early | B90 |
| Aug 2016 | Xiangzhi Bu | 2,715 | ch-CHN blitz | B31 |
| Oct 2025 | Hao Wang | 2,698 | CHN League Division A Pt2 | C11 |
| Dec 2018 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,688 | 17th Asian Continental Open | D90 |
| Sep 2022 | Qun Ma | 2,666 | chT-CHN Div-A | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 93 | 51.5 | 2,390 |
| chT-CHN | 2024 | 73 | 37.5 | 2,415 |
| ch-CHN blitz | 2018 | 27 | 15.5 | 2,571 |
| ch-CHN rapid | 2018 | 25 | 10 | 2,367 |
| ch-CHN B | 2018 | 22 | 16 | 2,326 |
| chT-CHN Div-A | 2024 | 22 | 10.5 | 2,518 |
| Wch Blitz | 2018 | 21 | 9.5 | 2,483 |
| China zt 3.5 | 2021 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,393 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Yi Xu (19 games) · Changren Dai (16 games) · Yan Liu (15 games) · Yuanhe Zhao (14 games) · Yinglun Xu (12 games) · Jinshi Bai (11 games) · Xiongjian Peng (11 games) · Yuan Chen (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Qi b Chen's chess games?
1,009 games by Qi b Chen, from Sep 2014 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 Qi b Chen has played.
What does Qi b Chen play on the first move as White?
Across 510 games with White in our database, Qi b Chen opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Qi b Chen answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Qi b Chen play as White?
As White, Qi b Chen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (60 games, 38.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (46 games, 37.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (35 games, 31.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 510 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Qi b Chen play as Black?
As Black, Qi b Chen most often plays: Indian Defense (53 games, 15.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (33 games, 27.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (32 games, 15.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 499 games.
What is Qi b Chen's FIDE rating?
Qi b Chen is currently rated 2,430 in classical chess, 2,435 in rapid and 2,375 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,496 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Qi b Chen played?
Our database contains 1,009 games by Qi b Chen, covering Sep 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 341 wins, 440 draws, 228 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Qi b Chen?
1,009 games by Qi b Chen 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.