Prepare against Qindong Yang
China · World #7,184 classical · FIDE ID 8603758
Our database contains 134 games by Qindong Yang, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Qindong Yang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Qindong Yang 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 | 2,221 | 2,297 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,224 | 2,224 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,136 | 2,158 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 134 | 40 | 49 | 45 | 29.9% |
| As White | 67 | 22 | 26 | 19 | 32.8% |
| As Black | 67 | 18 | 23 | 26 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Qindong Yang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Qindong Yang's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 61 | 91.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.5% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 4.5% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Yang usually continues c4 (48.7% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Yang usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Yang usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Yang usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Yang usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 96.2% | 44.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 93.8% | 48.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Qindong Yang's chess games
All 134 games by Qindong Yang in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 40 wins, 49 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 20 | 5/8/7 | 25.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A63 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B55 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2022 | Alexander Fishbein | 2,443 | Titled Tue Late | E62 |
| Feb 2021 | Leonardo Valdes Romero | 2,402 | Titled Tue | E05 |
| Feb 2023 | Alexey Averjanov | 2,399 | Titled Tue Late | E15 |
| Feb 2021 | Vladimir Damjanovic | 2,393 | Titled Tue | D00 |
| Mar 2022 | Olivier-Kenta Chiku-Ratte | 2,382 | Charlotte CCCSA Spring IM-E | E63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 41 | 22 | 2,283 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Spring IM-B | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,205 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Spring IM-E | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,276 |
| Charlotte Spring IMA | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 2,125 |
| New York Marshall Labor Day IM | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,343 |
| New York Spring IM D | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 2,110 |
| New York 1000 GM Fall IM-C | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,248 |
| NY GMA President's Day | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,321 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Qindong Yang's chess games?
134 games by Qindong Yang, from Jan 2009 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 Qindong Yang has played.
What does Qindong Yang play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Qindong Yang opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Qindong Yang answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Qindong Yang play as White?
As White, Qindong Yang's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Qindong Yang play as Black?
As Black, Qindong Yang most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Qindong Yang's FIDE rating?
Qindong Yang is currently rated 2,221 in classical chess, 2,224 in rapid and 2,136 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,297 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Qindong Yang played?
Our database contains 134 games by Qindong Yang, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 49 draws, 45 losses (29.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Qindong Yang?
134 games by Qindong Yang 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.