Prepare against Qiyu Shao
China · World #52,820 classical · FIDE ID 8622450
Our database contains 253 games by Qiyu Shao, covering Aug 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Qiyu Shao's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Qiyu Shao 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 | 1,882 | 1,950 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,813 | 1,813 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,906 | 1,907 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 253 | 104 | 50 | 99 | 41.1% |
| As White | 128 | 59 | 25 | 44 | 46.1% |
| As Black | 125 | 45 | 25 | 55 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Qiyu Shao's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Qiyu Shao's side.
First moves as White (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 119 | 93.0% | 56.7% |
| e4 | 4 | 3.1% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.3% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.6% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 93% of White games, 56.7% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Shao usually continues Nc3 (58.6% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Shao usually continues Nc3 (56.7% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Shao usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Shao usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Shao usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Shao usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 52 | 75.4% | 53.8% |
| e5 | 8 | 11.6% | 12.5% |
| c6 | 3 | 4.3% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.3% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 86.4% | 40.8% |
| d5 | 4 | 9.1% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Qiyu Shao's chess games
All 253 games by Qiyu Shao in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2019 - 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: 104 wins, 50 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 34 | 17/7/10 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 34 | 18/2/14 | 52.9% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 3/3/8 | 21.4% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | Mobina Alinasab | 2,325 | Dia de la Mujer Blitz | B33 |
| Apr 2024 | Tianqi Yan | 2,303 | chT-CHN w | B48 |
| Mar 2026 | Yuxu Zhou | 2,259 | 6th Rebecca Cup 2026 | A22 |
| Mar 2022 | Anna Kubicka | 2,225 | Dia de la Mujer Blitz | B20 |
| Sep 2022 | Guijue Zhou | 2,225 | chT-CHN Div-A | A29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CHN w | 2024 | 23 | 12.5 | 2,017 |
| ch-CHN U20 Girls | 2024 | 20 | 9.5 | 1,634 |
| chB-CHN w | 2023 | 15 | 7 | 1,721 |
| ch-CHN Gp-B w | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,981 |
| ch-CHN w | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2,071 |
| chT-CHN Div-A Rapid | 2022 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,014 |
| China Women's Chess Open | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,033 |
| Dia de la Mujer Blitz | 2022 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,335 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Qiyu Shao's chess games?
253 games by Qiyu Shao, from Aug 2019 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 Qiyu Shao has played.
What does Qiyu Shao play on the first move as White?
Across 128 games with White in our database, Qiyu Shao opens with 1.c4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Qiyu Shao answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Qiyu Shao play as White?
As White, Qiyu Shao's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (34 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (34 games, 52.9% win rate); English Opening: Mikenas Variation (16 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 128 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Qiyu Shao play as Black?
As Black, Qiyu Shao most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (12 games, 58.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 125 games.
What is Qiyu Shao's FIDE rating?
Qiyu Shao is currently rated 1,882 in classical chess, 1,813 in rapid and 1,906 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,950 (May 2026).
How many games has Qiyu Shao played?
Our database contains 253 games by Qiyu Shao, covering Aug 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 104 wins, 50 draws, 99 losses (41.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Qiyu Shao?
253 games by Qiyu Shao 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.