Prepare against Lan Yao
WGM · United Kingdom · World #5,149 classical · FIDE ID 8610835
When preparing against Lan Yao, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 24.5% over 53 games.
Our database contains 544 games by Lan Yao, covering Mar 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Lan Yao's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lan Yao 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 | 2,270 | 2,381 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,167 | 2,297 | Dec 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,078 | 2,174 | Dec 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 544 | 218 | 172 | 154 | 40.1% |
| As White | 267 | 121 | 84 | 62 | 45.3% |
| As Black | 277 | 97 | 88 | 92 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lan Yao's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lan Yao's side.
First moves as White (267 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 264 | 98.9% | 61.6% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.7% | 25.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 61.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Yao usually continues Nf3 (67.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Yao usually continues Nf3 (52.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Yao usually continues d4 (68.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Yao usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Yao usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 117 | 93.6% | 54.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.4% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.6% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 107 | 100.0% | 51.9% |
Lan Yao's chess games
All 544 games by Lan Yao in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2013 - 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: 218 wins, 172 draws, 154 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 33 | 17/11/5 | 51.5% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 30 | 13/9/8 | 43.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 20 | 9/6/5 | 45.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 15 | 7/6/2 | 46.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 13 | 9/2/2 | 69.2% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 6/0/5 | 54.5% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 53 | 13/17/23 | 24.5% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 24 | 14/5/5 | 58.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 24 | 7/9/8 | 29.2% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 21 | 8/7/6 | 38.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 11/5/3 | 57.9% |
| A17 | English Opening | 13 | 2/6/5 | 15.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Pavel V. Tregubov | 2,553 | ch-EU Blitz | B45 |
| Jul 2017 | Sharma Himanshu | 2,498 | 19th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | B06 |
| Aug 2025 | Brandon G I Clarke | 2,491 | 111th ch-GBR | B76 |
| Aug 2024 | Timothe Razafindratsima | 2,457 | 22nd Spilimbergo Open | B45 |
| Nov 2023 | Pia Cramling | 2,440 | 24th chT-EU w | B48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-CHN w | 2016 | 19 | 12 | 1,979 |
| Wch U16 Girls | 2016 | 19 | 13 | 2,265 |
| Budapest FS08 IM | 2017 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,293 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2022 | 17 | 6.5 | 2,038 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2022 | 11 | 5 | 2,034 |
| chT-CHN | 2017 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,212 |
| Wch U14 Girls | 2013 | 11 | 8 | 2,064 |
| Wch U18 Girls | 2017 | 11 | 7 | 2,296 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lan Yao's chess games?
544 games by Lan Yao, from Mar 2013 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 Lan Yao has played.
What does Lan Yao play on the first move as White?
Across 267 games with White in our database, Lan Yao opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.c3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lan Yao answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Lan Yao play as White?
As White, Lan Yao's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (33 games, 51.5% win rate); Sicilian (30 games, 43.3% win rate); Italian Game (20 games, 45.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 267 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lan Yao play as Black?
As Black, Lan Yao most often plays: Sicilian (53 games, 24.5% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (24 games, 58.3% win rate); Catalan (24 games, 29.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 277 games.
What is Lan Yao's FIDE rating?
Lan Yao is currently rated 2,270 in classical chess, 2,167 in rapid and 2,078 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,381 (May 2024).
How many games has Lan Yao played?
Our database contains 544 games by Lan Yao, covering Mar 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 218 wins, 172 draws, 154 losses (40.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lan Yao?
544 games by Lan Yao 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.