Prepare against Espen Siben Yang
Norway · World #71,695 classical · FIDE ID 1571982
When preparing against Espen Siben Yang, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 43 games by Espen Siben Yang, covering Jun 2022 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Espen Siben Yang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Espen Siben 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 | 1,816 | 1,816 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,692 | 1,757 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,788 | 1,852 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 17 | 12 | 14 | 39.5% |
| As White | 24 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 57.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Espen Siben Yang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Espen Siben Yang's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 100.0% | 39.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 39.6% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Yang usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Yang usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Yang usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 77.8% | 78.6% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Espen Siben Yang's chess games
All 43 games by Espen Siben Yang in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2022 - Oct 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: 17 wins, 12 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% | |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Theo Blikom | 1,944 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Lilleputt | — |
| Nov 2024 | Terje Kevin G Lysen | 1,666 | NMU - NM for barn og ungdom 2024 | E (2013) | — |
| Jul 2026 | Magnus Ekroll Avdal | 1,651 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Lilleputt | — |
| Jul 2026 | Bjorn Mennink Royrvik | 1,585 | Landsturneringen 2026 | Lilleputt | — |
| Nov 2025 | Benjamin Ljosland Vatne | 1,579 | NM for barn og ungdom 2025 | Gruppe D (f.13) | — |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Lilleputt | 2026 | 17 | 11 | 1,834 |
| Landsturneringen 2025 | Lilleputt | 2025 | 6 | 2 | 1,687 |
| NM i Sjakk for Ungdom Individuelt 2023 | F | 2023 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,414 |
| NMU - NM for barn og ungdom 2024 | E (2013) | 2024 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,727 |
| NM for barn og ungdom 2025 | Gruppe D (f.13) | 2025 | 4 | 2 | 1,729 |
| chT-NOR Clubs | 2022 | 2 | 1 | 1,664 |
| Norway Chess Open May | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,729 |
| Landsturneringen 2023 | Klasse Miniputt | 2023 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Espen Siben Yang's chess games?
43 games by Espen Siben Yang, from Jun 2022 to Oct 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 Espen Siben Yang has played.
What does Espen Siben Yang play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Espen Siben Yang opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Espen Siben Yang answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Espen Siben Yang play as White?
As White, Espen Siben Yang's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Espen Siben Yang play as Black?
As Black, Espen Siben Yang most often plays: Modern Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Espen Siben Yang's FIDE rating?
Espen Siben Yang is currently rated 1,816 in classical chess, 1,692 in rapid and 1,788 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,816 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Espen Siben Yang played?
Our database contains 43 games by Espen Siben Yang, covering Jun 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 12 draws, 14 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Espen Siben Yang?
43 games by Espen Siben 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.