Prepare against Isabelle Yixuan Ning
CM · New Zealand · World #14,279 classical · FIDE ID 4307763
When preparing against Isabelle Yixuan Ning, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense as Black, 27.8% over 18 games.
Our database contains 276 games by Isabelle Yixuan Ning, covering Aug 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Isabelle Yixuan Ning's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Isabelle Yixuan Ning 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 | 2,114 | 2,117 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,824 | 1,855 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,772 | 1,921 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 276 | 116 | 36 | 124 | 42.0% |
| As White | 136 | 57 | 21 | 58 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 140 | 59 | 15 | 66 | 42.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Isabelle Yixuan Ning's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Isabelle Yixuan Ning's side.
First moves as White (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 133 | 97.8% | 49.6% |
| e4 | 3 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 49.6% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Ning usually continues c4 (40.7% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Ning usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Ning usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Ning usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Ning usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Ning usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 60 | 98.4% | 53.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 56 | 93.3% | 45.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 6.7% | 25.0% |
Isabelle Yixuan Ning's chess games
All 276 games by Isabelle Yixuan Ning in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2017 - Sep 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: 116 wins, 36 draws, 124 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 25 | 9/4/12 | 36.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 22 | 15/2/5 | 68.2% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 13 | 5/0/8 | 38.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 24 | 9/4/11 | 37.5% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 18 | 5/2/11 | 27.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| A48 | London System | 12 | 9/0/3 | 75.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2022 | Anthony F Ker | 2,303 | ch-NZL Rapid 129th | B23 |
| Jan 2022 | Felix Xie | 2,166 | ch-NZL Rapid 129th | A45 |
| Jun 2022 | Ralph Hart | 2,142 | 44th Henderson Trusts Open A | A57 |
| Jun 2021 | David Cilia Vincenti | 2,093 | 43rd Henderson Trusts Open A | E71 |
| Oct 2022 | Matthew David McNabb | 2,050 | ch-South Island | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Olympiad Div3 A | 2021 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,569 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | 2026 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,999 |
| ch-NZL Open 128th | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,901 |
| ch-Eastern Asia U12 Girls | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,107 |
| George Trundle Reserves | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,728 |
| 129th NZL-ch Open | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,940 |
| George Trundle Talents | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,417 |
| 130th ch-NZL Open A | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,983 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Isabelle Yixuan Ning's chess games?
276 games by Isabelle Yixuan Ning, from Aug 2017 to Sep 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 Isabelle Yixuan Ning has played.
What does Isabelle Yixuan Ning play on the first move as White?
Across 136 games with White in our database, Isabelle Yixuan Ning opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Isabelle Yixuan Ning answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Isabelle Yixuan Ning play as White?
As White, Isabelle Yixuan Ning's most-played openings in our database are: London System (25 games, 36.0% win rate); Indian Defense (22 games, 68.2% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 136 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Isabelle Yixuan Ning play as Black?
As Black, Isabelle Yixuan Ning most often plays: Sicilian (24 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 140 games.
What is Isabelle Yixuan Ning's FIDE rating?
Isabelle Yixuan Ning is currently rated 2,114 in classical chess, 1,824 in rapid and 1,772 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,117 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Isabelle Yixuan Ning played?
Our database contains 276 games by Isabelle Yixuan Ning, covering Aug 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 116 wins, 36 draws, 124 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Isabelle Yixuan Ning?
276 games by Isabelle Yixuan Ning 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.