Prepare against Qiuyu Huang
FM · Canada · World #21,213 classical · FIDE ID 2619903
When preparing against Qiuyu Huang, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 18.2% over 22 games.
Our database contains 387 games by Qiuyu Huang, covering Sep 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Qiuyu Huang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Qiuyu 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 | 2,047 | 2,181 | Jul 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,070 | 2,070 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 387 | 165 | 103 | 119 | 42.6% |
| As White | 196 | 94 | 47 | 55 | 48.0% |
| As Black | 191 | 71 | 56 | 64 | 37.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Qiuyu Huang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Qiuyu Huang's side.
First moves as White (196 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 194 | 99.0% | 60.1% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 60.1% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Huang usually continues Nf3 (54.8% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Huang usually continues Nf3 (69.7% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Huang usually continues d4 (56.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Huang usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 98 | 100.0% | 59.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 50 | 79.4% | 44.0% |
| f5 | 11 | 17.5% | 63.6% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Qiuyu Huang's chess games
All 387 games by Qiuyu Huang in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - 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: 165 wins, 103 draws, 119 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 32 | 13/5/14 | 40.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 21 | 8/7/6 | 38.1% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 16 | 8/6/2 | 50.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 11/0/2 | 84.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 31 | 15/6/10 | 48.4% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 28 | 9/11/8 | 32.1% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 22 | 4/2/16 | 18.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 12/3/3 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| E06 | Catalan | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2018 | Zong Yang Yu | 2,522 | ch-Quebec U20 inv | B13 |
| Jul 2018 | Bator Sambuev | 2,514 | Quebec Open | A06 |
| Sep 2016 | Olivier-Kenta Chiku-Ratte | 2,430 | Montreal Ligue Elite du Dimanche | B75 |
| Apr 2019 | Thanh Nha Duong | 2,304 | Montreal Ligue elite du dimanche S10 | B15 |
| Oct 2018 | Eric Beaulieu | 2,255 | Montreal Ligue Elite du Dimanche S9 | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal Open | 2025 | 25 | 12.5 | 2,053 |
| Laval Open | 2019 | 21 | 14.5 | 2,108 |
| Quebec Open | 2019 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,124 |
| ch-CAN U12 | 2016 | 14 | 10.5 | 1,857 |
| Montreal Varennes Open | 2018 | 13 | 7 | 2,123 |
| ch-Quebec U20 | 2017 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,883 |
| Wch U12 | 2016 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,872 |
| Montreal Ligue Elite du Dimanche | 2018 | 11 | 4 | 2,120 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Shawn Rodrigue-Lemieux (19 games) · Olivier-Kenta Chiku-Ratte (16 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Qiuyu Huang's chess games?
387 games by Qiuyu Huang, from Sep 2015 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 Qiuyu Huang has played.
What does Qiuyu Huang play on the first move as White?
Across 196 games with White in our database, Qiuyu Huang opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Qiuyu Huang answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (79% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games).
What openings does Qiuyu Huang play as White?
As White, Qiuyu Huang's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (32 games, 40.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Italian Game (16 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 196 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Qiuyu Huang play as Black?
As Black, Qiuyu Huang most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (31 games, 48.4% win rate); Sicilian (28 games, 32.1% win rate); Indian Defense (22 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 191 games.
What is Qiuyu Huang's FIDE rating?
Qiuyu Huang is currently rated 2,047 in classical chess and 2,070 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,181 (Jul 2019).
How many games has Qiuyu Huang played?
Our database contains 387 games by Qiuyu Huang, covering Sep 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 165 wins, 103 draws, 119 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Qiuyu Huang?
387 games by Qiuyu 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.