Prepare against Jinyan Chen
China · World #79,213 classical · FIDE ID 8635790
When preparing against Jinyan Chen, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 42 games by Jinyan Chen, covering Oct 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jinyan Chen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jinyan Chen 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 | 1,792 | 1,805 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 12 | 18 | 12 | 28.6% |
| As White | 20 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jinyan Chen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jinyan Chen's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Chen usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Chen usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Chen usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 81.8% | 72.2% |
| e5 | 2 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
Jinyan Chen's chess games
All 42 games by Jinyan Chen in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2019 - 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: 12 wins, 18 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Ha,Yihan | 2,093 | ch-CHN w | E32 |
| Jun 2025 | Wuyang Meng | 1,652 | ch-CHN w | B42 |
| Jul 2025 | Shiran Guo | 1,624 | ch-CHN w | E15 |
| Jul 2023 | Xinghan Zhao | 1,614 | ch-CHN U14 Girls | B94 |
| Aug 2019 | Halder Sneha | 1,561 | Wch U10 Girls | A85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CHN U14 Girls | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,673 |
| ch-CHN w | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,890 |
| chB-CHN w | 2023 | 11 | 6 | 1,627 |
| Wch U10 Girls | 2019 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,570 |
| China National Chess Open | 2025 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,684 |
| 8th Boyi Cup Youth Chess International Open Tournament 2026 | Group B | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,603 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jinyan Chen's chess games?
42 games by Jinyan Chen, from Oct 2019 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 Jinyan Chen has played.
What does Jinyan Chen play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Jinyan Chen opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jinyan Chen answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Jinyan Chen play as White?
As White, Jinyan Chen's most-played openings in our database are: London System (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jinyan Chen play as Black?
As Black, Jinyan Chen most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Jinyan Chen's FIDE rating?
Jinyan Chen is currently rated 1,792 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,805 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Jinyan Chen played?
Our database contains 42 games by Jinyan Chen, covering Oct 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 18 draws, 12 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jinyan Chen?
42 games by Jinyan Chen 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.