Prepare against Shiqun Ni
WGM · China · World #3,798 classical · FIDE ID 8608466
When preparing against Shiqun Ni, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation as White, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 857 games by Shiqun Ni, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Shiqun Ni's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shiqun Ni 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 | 2,309 | 2,450 | Apr 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,321 | 2,441 | Dec 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,245 | 2,270 | Dec 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 857 | 305 | 401 | 151 | 35.6% |
| As White | 423 | 168 | 190 | 65 | 39.7% |
| As Black | 434 | 137 | 211 | 86 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shiqun Ni's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shiqun Ni's side.
First moves as White (423 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 390 | 92.2% | 61.9% |
| d4 | 31 | 7.3% | 64.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 61.9% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Ni usually continues Nf3 (65.5% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Ni usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Ni usually continues d4 (68.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 64.5% score
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Ni usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Ni usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Ni usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (159 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 122 | 76.7% | 57.8% |
| e6 | 13 | 8.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 11 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 3.1% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (183 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 98 | 53.6% | 50.5% |
| d5 | 80 | 43.7% | 55.6% |
| d6 | 5 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
Shiqun Ni's chess games
All 857 games by Shiqun Ni in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 305 wins, 401 draws, 151 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 55 | 20/31/4 | 36.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 53 | 28/17/8 | 52.8% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 34 | 16/16/2 | 47.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 31 | 12/15/4 | 38.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 17 | 3/9/5 | 17.6% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 14 | 4/8/2 | 28.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 86 | 28/44/14 | 32.6% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 46 | 16/25/5 | 34.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 38 | 8/18/12 | 21.1% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 28 | 9/17/2 | 32.1% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 19 | 9/7/3 | 47.4% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 19 | 5/10/4 | 26.3% |
| D27 | Réti Opening | 18 | 5/10/3 | 27.8% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 3/7/6 | 18.8% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense | 15 | 4/9/2 | 26.7% |
| D02 | London System | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2017 | Alexander Shabalov | 2,563 | Saint Louis Fall-B | B03 |
| Feb 2019 | Lelys Stanley Martinez Duany | 2,547 | 18th Rochefort Open A | A22 |
| Mar 2019 | Viacheslav Tilicheev | 2,540 | 10th Pfalz Open | D44 |
| Aug 2015 | Xue Zhao | 2,527 | chT-CHN | B03 |
| Feb 2017 | Valentina Gunina | 2,524 | World-ch w k.o. | D15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CHN | 2019 | 127 | 70 | 2,364 |
| ch-CHN w | 2025 | 97 | 53 | 2,311 |
| chT-CHN w | 2024 | 54 | 34.5 | 2,276 |
| CHN Team w | 2025 | 26 | 14.5 | 2,266 |
| World-ch w k.o. | 2018 | 18 | 10 | 2,511 |
| ch-CHN blitz w | 2018 | 18 | 10 | 2,305 |
| ch-CHN rapid w | 2018 | 18 | 10 | 2,335 |
| China zt 3.5 w | 2025 | 18 | 11 | 2,276 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Mo Zhai (31 games) · Qi Guo (27 games) · Yiyi Xiao (27 games) · Xueyi Li (24 games) · Yang Shen (19 games) · Qian Huang (18 games) · Tingjie Lei (16 games) · Xiaoyi Ren (16 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shiqun Ni's chess games?
857 games by Shiqun Ni, from Sep 2011 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 Shiqun Ni has played.
What does Shiqun Ni play on the first move as White?
Across 423 games with White in our database, Shiqun Ni opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shiqun Ni answers 1...e5 (77% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Shiqun Ni play as White?
As White, Shiqun Ni's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (55 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian (53 games, 52.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (34 games, 47.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 423 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shiqun Ni play as Black?
As Black, Shiqun Ni most often plays: Petrov's Defense (86 games, 32.6% win rate); Slav Defense (46 games, 34.8% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (38 games, 21.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 434 games.
What is Shiqun Ni's FIDE rating?
Shiqun Ni is currently rated 2,309 in classical chess, 2,321 in rapid and 2,245 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,450 (Apr 2017).
How many games has Shiqun Ni played?
Our database contains 857 games by Shiqun Ni, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 305 wins, 401 draws, 151 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shiqun Ni?
857 games by Shiqun Ni 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.