Prepare against Qingyu Yuan
China · World #6,038 classical · FIDE ID 8609772
Our database contains 2,643 games by Qingyu Yuan, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Qingyu Yuan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Qingyu Yuan 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 | 2,247 | 2,396 | Dec 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,320 | 2,368 | Oct 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,379 | 2,379 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,643 | 1,444 | 337 | 862 | 54.6% |
| As White | 1,331 | 762 | 170 | 399 | 57.3% |
| As Black | 1,312 | 682 | 167 | 463 | 52.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Qingyu Yuan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Qingyu Yuan's side.
First moves as White (1,330 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 983 | 73.9% | 63.0% |
| Nf3 | 174 | 13.1% | 61.8% |
| d4 | 119 | 8.9% | 68.1% |
| c4 | 31 | 2.3% | 87.1% |
| c3 | 9 | 0.7% | 44.4% |
| b3 | 6 | 0.5% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 63.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Yuan usually continues Nf3 (59.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Yuan usually continues Nf3 (62.9% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Yuan usually continues d4 (71.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 61.8% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Yuan usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Yuan usually continues d4 (69.6% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Yuan usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (598 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 291 | 48.7% | 64.3% |
| e5 | 175 | 29.3% | 52.6% |
| c5 | 106 | 17.7% | 54.2% |
| g6 | 11 | 1.8% | 72.7% |
| e6 | 8 | 1.3% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 4 | 0.7% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (435 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 246 | 56.6% | 59.3% |
| Nf6 | 175 | 40.2% | 59.4% |
| g6 | 5 | 1.1% | 90.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 0.9% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 0.7% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Qingyu Yuan's chess games
All 2,643 games by Qingyu Yuan in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 1,444 wins, 337 draws, 862 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 172 | 92/23/57 | 53.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 130 | 69/14/47 | 53.1% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 79 | 51/13/15 | 64.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 64 | 40/8/16 | 62.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 59 | 24/8/27 | 40.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 59 | 35/9/15 | 59.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 44 | 23/4/17 | 52.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 42 | 26/6/10 | 61.9% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 41 | 18/5/18 | 43.9% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 33 | 16/5/12 | 48.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 141 | 77/12/52 | 54.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 91 | 54/6/31 | 59.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 76 | 37/16/23 | 48.7% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 66 | 27/14/25 | 40.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 57 | 27/10/20 | 47.4% |
| E04 | Réti Opening | 57 | 30/2/25 | 52.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 53 | 33/5/15 | 62.3% |
| D02 | London System | 44 | 25/6/13 | 56.8% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 37 | 24/3/10 | 64.9% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 35 | 23/5/7 | 65.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,798 | Titled Tue Late | D13 |
| Oct 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,777 | Titled Tue Late | B51 |
| Dec 2023 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2,771 | Titled Tue Early | B51 |
| Mar 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,770 | Titled Tue | B20 |
| May 2024 | Quang Liem Le | 2,731 | Titled Tue Late | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 2,299 | 1,422.5 | 2,441 |
| chT-CHN | 2023 | 29 | 15 | 2,300 |
| Speed Chess Q1 | 2022 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,449 |
| Speed Chess Q1 Sw | 2023 | 14 | 7 | 2,384 |
| Speed Chess Q2 | 2022 | 14 | 8 | 2,459 |
| 55th Wch U20 | 2016 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,446 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid-A | 2021 | 12 | 8 | 2,049 |
| Asian Blitz 2026 | 2026 | 12 | 7 | 2,326 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Dmitry Andreikin (14 games) · Rasmus Svane (14 games) · Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara (12 games) · Matthias Bluebaum (12 games) · Dawid Janaszak (11 games) · Nikolai Vlassov (11 games) · V Pranav (11 games) · Olexandr Bortnyk (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Qingyu Yuan's chess games?
2,643 games by Qingyu Yuan, from May 2012 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 Qingyu Yuan has played.
What does Qingyu Yuan play on the first move as White?
Across 1,330 games with White in our database, Qingyu Yuan opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Qingyu Yuan answers 1...c6 (49% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Qingyu Yuan play as White?
As White, Qingyu Yuan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (172 games, 53.5% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (130 games, 53.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (79 games, 64.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,331 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Qingyu Yuan play as Black?
As Black, Qingyu Yuan most often plays: Indian Defense (141 games, 54.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (91 games, 59.3% win rate); Catalan (76 games, 48.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,312 games.
What is Qingyu Yuan's FIDE rating?
Qingyu Yuan is currently rated 2,247 in classical chess, 2,320 in rapid and 2,379 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,396 (Dec 2012).
How many games has Qingyu Yuan played?
Our database contains 2,643 games by Qingyu Yuan, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,444 wins, 337 draws, 862 losses (54.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Qingyu Yuan?
2,643 games by Qingyu Yuan 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.