Prepare against Haichen Yan
DEU · World #106,554 classical · FIDE ID 34607951
When preparing against Haichen Yan, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 32 games by Haichen Yan, covering Sep 2021 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Haichen Yan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Haichen Yan 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 | 1,711 | 1,808 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,530 | 1,530 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,574 | 1,574 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 13 | 5 | 14 | 40.6% |
| As White | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 16 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 43.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Haichen Yan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Haichen Yan's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (63% of these games) — Yan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Yan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Yan usually continues dxc5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 100.0% | 45.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Haichen Yan's chess games
All 32 games by Haichen Yan in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2021 - 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: 13 wins, 5 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Daniel Iachanou | 1,532 | ch-GER U12 | B45 |
| Dec 2023 | David Teng | 1,489 | chT-GER U12 | D35 |
| Dec 2023 | Johan Eduard Meitzner | 1,383 | chT-GER U12 | B24 |
| Jun 2023 | Denis Lupei | 1,374 | ch-GER U12 | D06 |
| Dec 2022 | Victor Burban | 1,357 | chT-GER U12 | E92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U12 | 2023 | 14 | 7 | 1,384 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,449 |
| ch-GER Youth-C | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 926 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Haichen Yan's chess games?
32 games by Haichen Yan, from Sep 2021 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 Haichen Yan has played.
What does Haichen Yan play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Haichen Yan opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Haichen Yan answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Haichen Yan play as White?
As White, Haichen Yan's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Haichen Yan play as Black?
As Black, Haichen Yan most often plays: Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Haichen Yan's FIDE rating?
Haichen Yan is currently rated 1,711 in classical chess, 1,530 in rapid and 1,574 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,808 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Haichen Yan played?
Our database contains 32 games by Haichen Yan, covering Sep 2021 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 5 draws, 14 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Haichen Yan?
32 games by Haichen Yan 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.