Prepare against Yichen Han
IM · NLD · World #1,343 classical · FIDE ID 1054430
Our database contains 1,033 games by Yichen Han, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Yichen Han's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yichen Han 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 | 2,421 | 2,447 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,391 | 2,398 | Aug 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,258 | 2,350 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,033 | 501 | 199 | 333 | 48.5% |
| As White | 526 | 266 | 111 | 149 | 50.6% |
| As Black | 507 | 235 | 88 | 184 | 46.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yichen Han's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yichen Han's side.
First moves as White (526 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 243 | 46.2% | 56.6% |
| d4 | 203 | 38.6% | 63.1% |
| Nf3 | 38 | 7.2% | 78.9% |
| Nc3 | 23 | 4.4% | 60.9% |
| c4 | 12 | 2.3% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 56.6% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Han usually continues Nf3 (51.6% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Han usually continues Nf3 (57.6% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Han usually continues d4 (58.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 63.1% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Han usually continues c4 (59.4% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Han usually continues c4 (68.6% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Han usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (226 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 101 | 44.7% | 54.0% |
| c5 | 76 | 33.6% | 55.9% |
| g6 | 19 | 8.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 16 | 7.1% | 62.5% |
| a6 | 6 | 2.7% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 4 | 1.8% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (189 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 86 | 45.5% | 55.8% |
| Nf6 | 75 | 39.7% | 54.0% |
| g6 | 19 | 10.1% | 57.9% |
| e6 | 5 | 2.6% | 80.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Yichen Han's chess games
All 1,033 games by Yichen Han in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - 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: 501 wins, 199 draws, 333 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 42 | 20/8/14 | 47.6% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 28 | 11/5/12 | 39.3% |
| D02 | London System | 27 | 19/5/3 | 70.4% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 17 | 4/7/6 | 23.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 16 | 11/0/5 | 68.8% |
| E04 | Catalan | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 8/2/6 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 16 | 12/2/2 | 75.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 10/2/3 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 43 | 20/8/15 | 46.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 41 | 22/3/16 | 53.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 29 | 16/3/10 | 55.2% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 27 | 12/5/10 | 44.4% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 23 | 13/3/7 | 56.5% |
| D02 | London System | 18 | 6/4/8 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 13 | 1/3/9 | 7.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | 2,669 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
| Apr 2023 | Dennis Wagner | 2,588 | Titled Tue Early | A46 |
| Jan 2024 | Jose Carlos Ibarra Jerez | 2,559 | Titled Tue Early | B40 |
| Apr 2023 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 2,535 | Titled Tue Early | A80 |
| Apr 2023 | Sipke Ernst | 2,526 | Southend Masters | E51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 378 | 202 | 2,315 |
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 21 | 16 | 2,388 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 16 | 8 | 2,256 |
| ch-UK Blitz | 2022 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,288 |
| UK Open Blitz Open Final | 2024 | 15 | 7 | 2,224 |
| Speed Chess Q2 | 2022 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,403 |
| Speed Chess Q2 Sw | 2023 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,293 |
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,438 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jonah B Willow (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yichen Han's chess games?
1,033 games by Yichen Han, from Jun 2015 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 Yichen Han has played.
What does Yichen Han play on the first move as White?
Across 526 games with White in our database, Yichen Han opens with 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yichen Han answers 1...e5 (45% of games), 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games).
What openings does Yichen Han play as White?
As White, Yichen Han's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (42 games, 47.6% win rate); Sicilian (28 games, 39.3% win rate); London System (27 games, 70.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 526 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yichen Han play as Black?
As Black, Yichen Han most often plays: Slav Defense (43 games, 46.5% win rate); Modern Defense (41 games, 53.7% win rate); Indian Defense (29 games, 55.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 507 games.
What is Yichen Han's FIDE rating?
Yichen Han is currently rated 2,421 in classical chess, 2,391 in rapid and 2,258 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,447 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Yichen Han played?
Our database contains 1,033 games by Yichen Han, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 501 wins, 199 draws, 333 losses (48.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yichen Han?
1,033 games by Yichen Han 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.