Prepare against Qi Pang
FM · United States · World #4,154 classical · FIDE ID 30962552
Our database contains 368 games by Qi Pang, covering Oct 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Qi Pang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Qi Pang 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 | 2,299 | 2,304 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,845 | 1,845 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,929 | 1,929 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 368 | 135 | 95 | 138 | 36.7% |
| As White | 181 | 81 | 39 | 61 | 44.8% |
| As Black | 187 | 54 | 56 | 77 | 28.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Qi Pang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Qi Pang's side.
First moves as White (181 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 82 | 45.3% | 61.6% |
| Nf3 | 54 | 29.8% | 52.8% |
| e4 | 43 | 23.8% | 47.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 61.6% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Pang usually continues Nf3 (65.9% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Pang usually continues c4 (53.8% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Pang usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 30% of White games, 52.8% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Pang usually continues d4 (42.3% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Pang usually continues g3 (85.7% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Pang usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 78 | 92.9% | 46.2% |
| c5 | 5 | 6.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 60 | 92.3% | 45.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 7.7% | 70.0% |
Qi Pang's chess games
All 368 games by Qi Pang in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 135 wins, 95 draws, 138 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 21 | 7/7/7 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 20 | 8/8/4 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 17 | 11/3/3 | 64.7% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B40 | French Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 22 | 9/6/7 | 40.9% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| E05 | Catalan | 14 | 2/6/6 | 14.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Yasser Quesada Perez | 2,609 | 16th Philadelphia Open | C84 |
| Sep 2024 | Grigor Grigorov | 2,514 | Titled Tue Late | B11 |
| Oct 2024 | Ruben Gideon Koellner | 2,481 | Titled Tue Late | D05 |
| Jul 2024 | Mikhail Golubev | 2,461 | Titled Tue Late | C54 |
| Jul 2023 | Prasanna Raghuram Rao | 2,425 | 51st World Open | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 218 | 108 | 2,234 |
| Cherry Blossom Classic | 2026 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,259 |
| World Cup U12 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,448 |
| New York Summer 1000 GM IM-B | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,284 |
| New York President's Day IM-B | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,254 |
| 15th Foxwoods Open | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,198 |
| New York 1000 GM Spring IM-C | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,222 |
| NY IMA President's Day | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,310 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Qi Pang's chess games?
368 games by Qi Pang, from Oct 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 Qi Pang has played.
What does Qi Pang play on the first move as White?
Across 181 games with White in our database, Qi Pang opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.Nf3 (30% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Qi Pang answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Qi Pang play as White?
As White, Qi Pang's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (17 games, 64.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 181 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Qi Pang play as Black?
As Black, Qi Pang most often plays: Indian Defense (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Slav Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Catalan (14 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 187 games.
What is Qi Pang's FIDE rating?
Qi Pang is currently rated 2,299 in classical chess, 1,845 in rapid and 1,929 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,304 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Qi Pang played?
Our database contains 368 games by Qi Pang, covering Oct 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 135 wins, 95 draws, 138 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Qi Pang?
368 games by Qi Pang 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.