Prepare against Qingfeng Cao
IM · China · World #1,949 classical · FIDE ID 8627568
Our database contains 486 games by Qingfeng Cao, covering Aug 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Qingfeng Cao's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Qingfeng Cao 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 | 2,386 | 2,443 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,309 | 2,370 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,294 | 2,326 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 486 | 212 | 127 | 147 | 43.6% |
| As White | 245 | 120 | 70 | 55 | 49.0% |
| As Black | 241 | 92 | 57 | 92 | 38.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Qingfeng Cao's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Qingfeng Cao's side.
First moves as White (244 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 192 | 78.7% | 61.5% |
| c4 | 29 | 11.9% | 72.4% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 8.6% | 71.4% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 61.5% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Cao usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Cao usually continues c4 (77.4% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Cao usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 12% of White games, 72.4% score
- …e6 (41% of these games) — Cao usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Cao usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Cao usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 70 | 63.1% | 52.1% |
| c5 | 34 | 30.6% | 60.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.7% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.8% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 68 | 89.5% | 48.5% |
| d5 | 7 | 9.2% | 71.4% |
Qingfeng Cao's chess games
All 486 games by Qingfeng Cao in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2018 - 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: 212 wins, 127 draws, 147 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 86 | 42/27/17 | 48.8% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 39 | 21/10/8 | 53.8% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 18 | 7/6/5 | 38.9% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 26 | 9/4/13 | 34.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 26 | 15/5/6 | 57.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Martyn Kravtsiv | 2,598 | Titled Tue | B12 |
| Jul 2026 | Ganguly,S | 2,578 | 59th Biel MTO 2026 | B12 |
| May 2025 | Karthik Venkataraman | 2,565 | Asian Individual Blitz | B18 |
| Jul 2026 | Acs,Peter | 2,561 | 59th Biel MTO 2026 | B12 |
| Aug 2026 | Chongsheng Zeng | 2,561 | 19th Arad Open Grand Prix Classic 2026 | Open A | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 95 | 55 | 2,352 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 42 | 19 | 2,225 |
| ch-CHN U16 | 2024 | 21 | 16.5 | 1,977 |
| 59th Biel Blitz Open 2026 | 2026 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,394 |
| chT-CHN | 2023 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,751 |
| ch-CHN | 2025 | 11 | 7 | 2,411 |
| ch-CHN 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,357 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 4 | 2,118 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Qingfeng Cao's chess games?
486 games by Qingfeng Cao, from Aug 2018 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 Qingfeng Cao has played.
What does Qingfeng Cao play on the first move as White?
Across 244 games with White in our database, Qingfeng Cao opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Qingfeng Cao answers 1...c6 (63% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Qingfeng Cao play as White?
As White, Qingfeng Cao's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (86 games, 48.8% win rate); Indian Defense (39 games, 53.8% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 245 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Qingfeng Cao play as Black?
As Black, Qingfeng Cao most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (26 games, 34.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (26 games, 57.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (13 games, 23.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 241 games.
What is Qingfeng Cao's FIDE rating?
Qingfeng Cao is currently rated 2,386 in classical chess, 2,309 in rapid and 2,294 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,443 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Qingfeng Cao played?
Our database contains 486 games by Qingfeng Cao, covering Aug 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 212 wins, 127 draws, 147 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Qingfeng Cao?
486 games by Qingfeng Cao 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.