Prepare against Qixiang Han
FM · United Kingdom · World #6,309 classical · FIDE ID 496952
Our database contains 123 games by Qixiang Han, covering Sep 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Qixiang Han's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Qixiang Han 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 | 2,239 | 2,311 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,028 | 2,028 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,134 | 2,134 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 123 | 39 | 32 | 52 | 31.7% |
| As White | 60 | 20 | 17 | 23 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 63 | 19 | 15 | 29 | 30.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Qixiang Han's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Qixiang Han's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 42 | 70.0% | 45.2% |
| e4 | 12 | 20.0% | 62.5% |
| b3 | 6 | 10.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 45.2% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Han usually continues c4 (47.6% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Han usually continues c4 (38.5% score)
- …e6 (2% of these games) — Han usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Han usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Han usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Han usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 68.6% | 43.8% |
| c6 | 9 | 25.7% | 61.1% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 57.1% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 42.9% | 25.0% |
Qixiang Han's chess games
All 123 games by Qixiang Han in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2021 - 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: 39 wins, 32 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E11 | Catalan | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D25 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Marsel Efroimski | 2,384 | 15th London Classic Open | B15 |
| Aug 2026 | Yao,Lan | 2,320 | 112th ch-GBR 2026 | A04 |
| Nov 2025 | R Koster | 2,302 | 15th London Classic Open | D19 |
| May 2025 | Sascha Kurt | 2,297 | 50th OKU | A45 |
| Nov 2025 | Roman Kovalskyi | 2,208 | 15th London Classic Open | D25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ENG U08 Rapid | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,316 |
| 97th Hastings Masters Open | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,017 |
| Dutch Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,270 |
| 15th London Classic Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,314 |
| 6th San Cristobal de La Laguna Open A | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 1,958 |
| 1st Amsterdam CF Open | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,998 |
| ch-ENG U08 | 2021 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,166 |
| Peterborough 4NCL Easter Open A | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,926 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Qixiang Han's chess games?
123 games by Qixiang Han, from Sep 2021 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 Qixiang Han has played.
What does Qixiang Han play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Qixiang Han opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games), 1.b3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Qixiang Han answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...c6 (26% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games).
What openings does Qixiang Han play as White?
As White, Qixiang Han's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Catalan (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Qixiang Han play as Black?
As Black, Qixiang Han most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Qixiang Han's FIDE rating?
Qixiang Han is currently rated 2,239 in classical chess, 2,028 in rapid and 2,134 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,311 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Qixiang Han played?
Our database contains 123 games by Qixiang Han, covering Sep 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 32 draws, 52 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Qixiang Han?
123 games by Qixiang Han 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.