Prepare against Yanqiao Qu
China · World #42,986 classical · FIDE ID 8603944
Our database contains 195 games by Yanqiao Qu, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yanqiao Qu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yanqiao Qu 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 | 1,922 | 2,200 | Jul 2011 |
| Blitz | 2,161 | 2,161 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 195 | 49 | 64 | 82 | 25.1% |
| As White | 98 | 26 | 33 | 39 | 26.5% |
| As Black | 97 | 23 | 31 | 43 | 23.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yanqiao Qu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yanqiao Qu's side.
First moves as White (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 72 | 73.5% | 43.8% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 19.4% | 36.8% |
| d4 | 6 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Qu usually continues Nf3 (32.8% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Qu usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Qu usually continues d3 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 36.8% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Qu usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Qu usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Qu usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 35 | 59.3% | 45.7% |
| e5 | 21 | 35.6% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.4% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 54.8% | 29.4% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 41.9% | 53.8% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Yanqiao Qu's chess games
All 195 games by Yanqiao Qu in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - Jul 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: 49 wins, 64 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C26 | Vienna Game | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| A15 | English Opening | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2010 | Csaba Berczes | 2,384 | Budapest FS07 IM | A54 |
| Jul 2010 | Balazs Martini | 2,326 | Budapest FS07 IM | A04 |
| Jun 2010 | Attila Parkanyi | 2,321 | Budapest FS06 IM-B | C42 |
| Jul 2010 | Emil Szalanczy | 2,318 | Budapest FS07 IM | B71 |
| Jun 2010 | Sandor Farago | 2,268 | Budapest FS06 IM-B | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CHN | 2024 | 28 | 8 | 1,990 |
| Budapest FS07 IM | 2010 | 22 | 8.5 | 2,178 |
| CHN Team | 2017 | 19 | 8.5 | 2,103 |
| Budapest FS06 FM-A | 2008 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,269 |
| Wch U16 | 2007 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,180 |
| Budapest FS08 FM-A | 2008 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,155 |
| Budapest FS06 IM-B | 2010 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,335 |
| CHN Team Men | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,936 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yanqiao Qu's chess games?
195 games by Yanqiao Qu, from Oct 2005 to Jul 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 Yanqiao Qu has played.
What does Yanqiao Qu play on the first move as White?
Across 98 games with White in our database, Yanqiao Qu opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yanqiao Qu answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Yanqiao Qu play as White?
As White, Yanqiao Qu's most-played openings in our database are: Vienna Game (13 games, 30.8% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 98 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yanqiao Qu play as Black?
As Black, Yanqiao Qu most often plays: Sicilian: Taimanov (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Petrov's Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 97 games.
What is Yanqiao Qu's FIDE rating?
Yanqiao Qu is currently rated 1,922 in classical chess and 2,161 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,200 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Yanqiao Qu played?
Our database contains 195 games by Yanqiao Qu, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 64 draws, 82 losses (25.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yanqiao Qu?
195 games by Yanqiao Qu 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.