Prepare against Qi Guo
IM · China · World #2,153 classical · FIDE ID 8604002
When preparing against Qi Guo, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (48%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense as Black, 15.6% over 32 games.
Our database contains 1,057 games by Qi Guo, covering Jan 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Qi Guo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Qi Guo 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 | 2,375 | 2,462 | Mar 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,428 | 2,455 | Apr 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,342 | 2,425 | Jul 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,057 | 413 | 475 | 169 | 39.1% |
| As White | 537 | 234 | 235 | 68 | 43.6% |
| As Black | 520 | 179 | 240 | 101 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Qi Guo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Qi Guo's side.
First moves as White (537 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 505 | 94.0% | 65.1% |
| c4 | 19 | 3.5% | 68.4% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 2.0% | 77.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 65.1% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Guo usually continues c4 (64.1% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Guo usually continues c4 (69.8% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Guo usually continues c4 (67.9% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 68.4% score
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Guo usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Guo usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Guo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (229 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 96 | 41.9% | 62.0% |
| e6 | 76 | 33.2% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 55 | 24.0% | 56.4% |
| c5 | 2 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (199 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 95 | 47.7% | 46.3% |
| Nf6 | 83 | 41.7% | 64.5% |
| e6 | 21 | 10.6% | 54.8% |
Qi Guo's chess games
All 1,057 games by Qi Guo in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 413 wins, 475 draws, 169 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 94 | 36/50/8 | 38.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 73 | 34/30/9 | 46.6% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 61 | 33/19/9 | 54.1% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 42 | 16/21/5 | 38.1% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 35 | 11/18/6 | 31.4% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 35 | 12/19/4 | 34.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 25 | 12/8/5 | 48.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 19 | 12/4/3 | 63.2% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 17 | 10/6/1 | 58.8% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 16 | 5/8/3 | 31.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 39 | 9/24/6 | 23.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 38 | 9/22/7 | 23.7% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 32 | 5/14/13 | 15.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 30 | 11/13/6 | 36.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 29 | 11/15/3 | 37.9% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 26 | 7/13/6 | 26.9% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 23 | 10/8/5 | 43.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 22 | 13/6/3 | 59.1% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 19 | 6/7/6 | 31.6% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 18 | 3/13/2 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2013 | Yuriy Kuzubov | 2,622 | Reykjavik Open | A43 |
| May 2016 | Wenjun Ju | 2,559 | Yangzhou Basque w | E04 |
| Jul 2014 | Xue Zhao | 2,552 | chT-CHN | E15 |
| May 2012 | Tatiana Kosintseva | 2,532 | Wch Rapid w | D38 |
| Dec 2015 | Valentina Gunina | 2,528 | chT-CHN | D58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CHN | 2019 | 150 | 90.5 | 2,385 |
| ch-CHN w | 2024 | 142 | 89 | 2,407 |
| chT-CHN w | 2024 | 46 | 30 | 2,290 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2017 | 26 | 15.5 | 2,537 |
| chT-CHN Div-A | 2024 | 21 | 11.5 | 2,315 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2017 | 21 | 11.5 | 2,453 |
| Yangzhou Basque w | 2016 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,544 |
| CHN Team w | 2025 | 17 | 11 | 2,370 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Mo Zhai (36 games) · Zhongyi Tan (31 games) · Shiqun Ni (27 games) · Wenjun Ju (24 games) · Xiaowen Zhang (24 games) · Jiner Zhu (23 games) · Yiyi Xiao (21 games) · Xueyi Li (21 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Qi Guo's chess games?
1,057 games by Qi Guo, from Jan 2008 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 Guo has played.
What does Qi Guo play on the first move as White?
Across 537 games with White in our database, Qi Guo opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Qi Guo answers 1...c6 (42% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (48% of games), 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Qi Guo play as White?
As White, Qi Guo's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (94 games, 38.3% win rate); Slav Defense (73 games, 46.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (61 games, 54.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 537 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Qi Guo play as Black?
As Black, Qi Guo most often plays: Catalan (39 games, 23.1% win rate); Indian Defense (38 games, 23.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (32 games, 15.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 520 games.
What is Qi Guo's FIDE rating?
Qi Guo is currently rated 2,375 in classical chess, 2,428 in rapid and 2,342 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,462 (Mar 2014).
How many games has Qi Guo played?
Our database contains 1,057 games by Qi Guo, covering Jan 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 413 wins, 475 draws, 169 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Qi Guo?
1,057 games by Qi Guo 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.