Prepare against Daniel Yang
CM · United States · World #11,558 classical · FIDE ID 30976340
Our database contains 233 games by Daniel Yang, covering Jul 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Yang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Yang 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 | 2,147 | 2,221 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,011 | 2,011 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 233 | 82 | 35 | 116 | 35.2% |
| As White | 114 | 50 | 18 | 46 | 43.9% |
| As Black | 119 | 32 | 17 | 70 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Yang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Yang's side.
First moves as White (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 76 | 66.7% | 57.9% |
| d4 | 25 | 21.9% | 44.0% |
| e4 | 12 | 10.5% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 67% of White games, 57.9% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Yang usually continues g3 (56.9% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Yang usually continues g3 (57.9% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Yang usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 44.0% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Yang usually continues c4 (46.9% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Yang usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Yang usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 45 | 76.3% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 10 | 16.9% | 15.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 88.1% | 33.8% |
| d5 | 4 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Daniel Yang's chess games
All 233 games by Daniel Yang in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 82 wins, 35 draws, 116 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 37 | 21/2/14 | 56.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A45 | London System | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Novak Cabarkapa | 2,445 | Titled Tue Early | A00 |
| Nov 2025 | Antoine Bournel | 2,417 | Titled Tue | A00 |
| Jul 2026 | Schmider,Niklas | 2,384 | 1st 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | B30 |
| Nov 2025 | D Czerw | 2,362 | Titled Tue | A04 |
| Jul 2025 | Ari Guz | 2,358 | Titled Tue Late | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 158 | 65.5 | 2,147 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,174 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,085 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,192 |
| Charlotte Spring IMA | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,314 |
| 3rd Skyline Open | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 2,082 |
| National Open 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,237 |
| Texas Norm Super Swiss | 2025 | 7 | 3 | 2,185 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Yang's chess games?
233 games by Daniel Yang, from Jul 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 Daniel Yang has played.
What does Daniel Yang play on the first move as White?
Across 114 games with White in our database, Daniel Yang opens with 1.Nf3 (67% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Yang answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Daniel Yang play as White?
As White, Daniel Yang's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (37 games, 56.8% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 114 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Yang play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Yang most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 119 games.
What is Daniel Yang's FIDE rating?
Daniel Yang is currently rated 2,147 in classical chess and 2,011 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,221 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Daniel Yang played?
Our database contains 233 games by Daniel Yang, covering Jul 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 82 wins, 35 draws, 116 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Yang?
233 games by Daniel Yang 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.