Prepare against Marco Yang
DEU · World #121,158 classical · FIDE ID 16254260
When preparing against Marco Yang, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 47 games by Marco Yang, covering Jun 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marco Yang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marco 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 | 1,670 | 1,736 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,763 | 1,763 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 19 | 7 | 21 | 40.4% |
| As White | 24 | 10 | 3 | 11 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 23 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marco Yang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marco Yang's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 100.0% | 47.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.9% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Yang usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Yang usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Yang usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 94.1% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Marco Yang's chess games
All 47 games by Marco Yang in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - 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: 19 wins, 7 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Quirin Fischer | 1,664 | ODJM B | B45 |
| Jun 2019 | Mattis Brandt | 1,359 | ch-GER U10 | B21 |
| Jun 2019 | Mattes Detjen | 1,296 | ch-GER U10 | C54 |
| Jun 2019 | Adrian Muehlbauer | 1,193 | ch-GER U10 | B23 |
| Nov 2019 | Yunsheng Zhao | 1,145 | 6th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open U14 | B73 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 | 2019 | 10 | 4 | 1,246 |
| ODJM B | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,592 |
| ch-GER U25-C | 2018 | 8 | 4 | 1,120 |
| 7th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open U14 | 2021 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,172 |
| 5th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open U14 | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,113 |
| 6th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open U14 | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 1,059 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marco Yang's chess games?
47 games by Marco Yang, from Jun 2018 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 Marco Yang has played.
What does Marco Yang play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Marco Yang opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marco Yang answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Marco Yang play as White?
As White, Marco Yang's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Classical Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marco Yang play as Black?
As Black, Marco Yang most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 100.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Marco Yang's FIDE rating?
Marco Yang is currently rated 1,670 in classical chess and 1,763 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,736 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Marco Yang played?
Our database contains 47 games by Marco Yang, covering Jun 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 7 draws, 21 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marco Yang?
47 games by Marco 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.