Prepare against Qun Ma
GM · China · World #169 classical · FIDE ID 8603154
Our database contains 811 games by Qun Ma, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Qun Ma's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Qun Ma 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 | 2,596 | 2,666 | Sep 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,600 | 2,617 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,598 | 2,614 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 811 | 318 | 374 | 119 | 39.2% |
| As White | 407 | 196 | 168 | 43 | 48.2% |
| As Black | 404 | 122 | 206 | 76 | 30.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Qun Ma's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Qun Ma's side.
First moves as White (407 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 266 | 65.4% | 69.7% |
| d4 | 114 | 28.0% | 64.5% |
| c4 | 18 | 4.4% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 2.0% | 81.3% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 69.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Ma usually continues Nf3 (68.3% score)
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Ma usually continues Nf3 (71.1% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Ma usually continues d4 (67.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 64.5% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Ma usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Ma usually continues c4 (73.6% score)
- …f5 (1% of these games) — Ma usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (174 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 95 | 54.6% | 52.1% |
| c5 | 52 | 29.9% | 48.1% |
| c6 | 14 | 8.0% | 67.9% |
| d5 | 9 | 5.2% | 83.3% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 2.3% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (156 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 119 | 76.3% | 53.4% |
| Nf6 | 37 | 23.7% | 71.6% |
Qun Ma's chess games
All 811 games by Qun Ma in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 318 wins, 374 draws, 119 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 39 | 26/9/4 | 66.7% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 28 | 16/11/1 | 57.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 25 | 6/16/3 | 24.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 8/10/4 | 36.4% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 19 | 9/8/2 | 47.4% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 18 | 12/6/0 | 66.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 15 | 9/6/0 | 60.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 15 | 2/11/2 | 13.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 12 | 1/10/1 | 8.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 103 | 28/56/19 | 27.2% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 50 | 6/39/5 | 12.0% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 26 | 6/17/3 | 23.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 20 | 7/7/6 | 35.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 14 | 2/8/4 | 14.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 4/7/2 | 30.8% |
| E04 | Catalan | 13 | 3/9/1 | 23.1% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Yi Wei | 2,753 | 2nd China Chess King | B03 |
| Feb 2025 | Quang Liem Le | 2,739 | Chessable Masters Play-In | A06 |
| Oct 2012 | Hao Wang | 2,733 | chT-CHN | B30 |
| Nov 2014 | Xiangzhi Bu | 2,707 | 4th Shenzhen Celebrity | B31 |
| Dec 2017 | Richard Rapport | 2,707 | chT-CHN | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CHN | 2024 | 202 | 117 | 2,610 |
| ch-CHN | 2014 | 22 | 12.5 | 2,655 |
| chT-CHN Div-A | 2024 | 22 | 14 | 2,591 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 21 | 14 | 2,451 |
| 6th chT-CHN | 2010 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,530 |
| ch-CHN Rapid | 2024 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,511 |
| 10th New Delhi Parsvnath Open | 2012 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,454 |
| 4th All China Games | 2010 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,588 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Shanglei Lu (25 games) · Xiangzhi Bu (24 games) · Yangyi Yu (22 games) · Xiangyu Xu (19 games) · Chongsheng Zeng (18 games) · Yi Wei (17 games) · Yue Wang (16 games) · Jun Zhao (16 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Qun Ma's chess games?
811 games by Qun Ma, from Apr 2003 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 Qun Ma has played.
What does Qun Ma play on the first move as White?
Across 407 games with White in our database, Qun Ma opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Qun Ma answers 1...e5 (55% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (76% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games).
What openings does Qun Ma play as White?
As White, Qun Ma's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (39 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (28 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (25 games, 24.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 407 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Qun Ma play as Black?
As Black, Qun Ma most often plays: Slav Defense (103 games, 27.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (50 games, 12.0% win rate); Indian Defense (26 games, 23.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 404 games.
What is Qun Ma's FIDE rating?
Qun Ma is currently rated 2,596 in classical chess, 2,600 in rapid and 2,598 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,666 (Sep 2022).
How many games has Qun Ma played?
Our database contains 811 games by Qun Ma, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 318 wins, 374 draws, 119 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Qun Ma?
811 games by Qun Ma 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.