Prepare against Qian Huang
WGM · China · World #2,346 classical · FIDE ID 8602689
When preparing against Qian Huang, expect 1.d4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (43%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 6.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 1,189 games by Qian Huang, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Qian Huang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Qian Huang 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 | 2,366 | 2,494 | May 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,394 | 2,464 | Sep 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,316 | 2,471 | Apr 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,189 | 423 | 533 | 233 | 35.6% |
| As White | 589 | 234 | 253 | 102 | 39.7% |
| As Black | 600 | 189 | 280 | 131 | 31.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Qian Huang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Qian Huang's side.
First moves as White (589 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 332 | 56.4% | 61.1% |
| Nf3 | 131 | 22.2% | 62.6% |
| c4 | 123 | 20.9% | 58.9% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Huang usually continues c4 (53.6% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Huang usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Huang usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 62.6% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Huang usually continues c4 (61.8% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Huang usually continues g3 (73.9% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Huang usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (286 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 142 | 49.7% | 58.5% |
| d5 | 59 | 20.6% | 58.5% |
| e6 | 33 | 11.5% | 43.9% |
| g6 | 24 | 8.4% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 20 | 7.0% | 57.5% |
| b6 | 5 | 1.7% | 80.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (257 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 111 | 43.2% | 51.8% |
| d5 | 74 | 28.8% | 47.3% |
| d6 | 58 | 22.6% | 56.0% |
| g6 | 9 | 3.5% | 77.8% |
| c5 | 5 | 1.9% | 70.0% |
Qian Huang's chess games
All 1,189 games by Qian Huang in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 423 wins, 533 draws, 233 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 70 | 31/33/6 | 44.3% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 64 | 22/36/6 | 34.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 57 | 22/25/10 | 38.6% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 35 | 8/15/12 | 22.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 32 | 19/7/6 | 59.4% |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 31 | 9/12/10 | 29.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 25 | 9/13/3 | 36.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 23 | 4/15/4 | 17.4% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 20 | 10/7/3 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 20 | 7/13/0 | 35.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 76 | 29/34/13 | 38.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 56 | 20/25/11 | 35.7% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 50 | 8/29/13 | 16.0% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 40 | 16/14/10 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 36 | 17/14/5 | 47.2% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 35 | 11/15/9 | 31.4% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 35 | 12/12/11 | 34.3% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 28 | 10/12/6 | 35.7% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 24 | 8/11/5 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 15 | 1/13/1 | 6.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | Jianchao Zhou | 2,578 | chT-CHN | D55 |
| Apr 2012 | Wenjun Ju | 2,557 | ch-CHN w | E76 |
| Feb 2016 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 2,554 | China Elite Mind blitz w | B06 |
| Dec 2010 | Antoaneta Stefanova | 2,548 | World-ch w k.o. | D53 |
| Jun 2012 | Kateryna Lagno | 2,545 | Wch Blitz Final w | D94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CHN | 2019 | 141 | 87.5 | 2,432 |
| ch-CHN w | 2019 | 66 | 41 | 2,436 |
| World-ch w k.o. | 2017 | 50 | 27 | 2,506 |
| China Elite Mind blitz w | 2016 | 30 | 9 | 2,337 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2017 | 26 | 15.5 | 2,518 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2017 | 21 | 11 | 2,435 |
| CHN-RUS Summit w 7th Rapid | 2010 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,552 |
| 6th chT-CHN | 2010 | 18 | 9 | 2,297 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Wenjun Ju (34 games) · Xiaowen Zhang (33 games) · Yang Shen (32 games) · Valentina Gunina (28 games) · Mo Zhai (26 games) · Yixin Ding (25 games) · Natalija Pogonina (24 games) · Xue Zhao (24 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Qian Huang's chess games?
1,189 games by Qian Huang, from Apr 2003 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 Qian Huang has played.
What does Qian Huang play on the first move as White?
Across 589 games with White in our database, Qian Huang opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Qian Huang answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...d6 (23% of games).
What openings does Qian Huang play as White?
As White, Qian Huang's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (70 games, 44.3% win rate); Indian Defense (64 games, 34.4% win rate); English Opening (57 games, 38.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 589 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Qian Huang play as Black?
As Black, Qian Huang most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (76 games, 38.2% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (56 games, 35.7% win rate); Slav Defense (50 games, 16.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 600 games.
What is Qian Huang's FIDE rating?
Qian Huang is currently rated 2,366 in classical chess, 2,394 in rapid and 2,316 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,494 (May 2014).
How many games has Qian Huang played?
Our database contains 1,189 games by Qian Huang, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 423 wins, 533 draws, 233 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Qian Huang?
1,189 games by Qian Huang 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.