Prepare against Lanqin Yang
China · World #3,672 classical · FIDE ID 8653984
Our database contains 92 games by Lanqin Yang, covering May 2024 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lanqin Yang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lanqin Yang 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 | 2,313 | 2,313 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,966 | 1,998 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,950 | 1,950 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 33.7% |
| As White | 41 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 51 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lanqin Yang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lanqin Yang's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 40 | 97.6% | 55.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Yang usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Yang usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Yang usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Yang usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 65.2% | 56.7% |
| c6 | 8 | 34.8% | 68.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 93.3% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Lanqin Yang's chess games
All 92 games by Lanqin Yang in the Chess.ceo database (May 2024 - 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: 31 wins, 29 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Yuan Chen | 2,382 | ch-CHN 2026 | C55 |
| Jul 2026 | Milanovic,Da | 2,364 | Serbia Open 2026 | E54 |
| Jul 2026 | Zia,Tahsin Tajwar | 2,318 | 19th Paracin Open A 2026 | B31 |
| Jul 2026 | Gunebakan,Yunus Emre | 2,308 | Serbia Open 2026 | B10 |
| Jul 2026 | Bin-Suhayl,Ieysaa | 2,305 | 19th Paracin Open A 2026 | B19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CHN 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,282 |
| World Cadets U12 2025 | 2025 | 10 | 6 | 2,021 |
| 2026 China National Chess Open (Jian) | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,913 |
| Hong Kong Open 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,874 |
| Serbia Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,383 |
| Guangming Science City | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 1,861 |
| Chinese Youth Championships 2026 | Boys U18 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,142 |
| 19th Paracin Open A 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,308 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lanqin Yang's chess games?
92 games by Lanqin Yang, from May 2024 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 Lanqin Yang has played.
What does Lanqin Yang play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Lanqin Yang opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lanqin Yang answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...c6 (35% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Lanqin Yang play as White?
As White, Lanqin Yang's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lanqin Yang play as Black?
As Black, Lanqin Yang most often plays: Sicilian: Taimanov (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Lanqin Yang's FIDE rating?
Lanqin Yang is currently rated 2,313 in classical chess, 1,966 in rapid and 1,950 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,313 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Lanqin Yang played?
Our database contains 92 games by Lanqin Yang, covering May 2024 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 29 draws, 32 losses (33.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lanqin Yang?
92 games by Lanqin Yang 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.