Prepare against Nathan Yan
FM · United States · World #9,688 classical · FIDE ID 30966230
Our database contains 165 games by Nathan Yan, covering Jul 2021 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nathan Yan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nathan Yan 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 | 2,175 | 2,311 | Jan 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,006 | 2,007 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 165 | 28 | 55 | 82 | 17.0% |
| As White | 82 | 20 | 25 | 37 | 24.4% |
| As Black | 83 | 8 | 30 | 45 | 9.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nathan Yan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nathan Yan's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 81 | 98.8% | 39.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 39.5% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Yan usually continues Nf3 (34.8% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Yan usually continues Nf3 (46.3% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Yan usually continues Nc3 (12.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Yan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 33 | 89.2% | 36.4% |
| c5 | 3 | 8.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 90.0% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
Nathan Yan's chess games
All 165 games by Nathan Yan in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2021 - Jul 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: 28 wins, 55 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 15 | 1/5/9 | 6.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| E05 | Catalan | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Neuris Delgado Ramirez | 2,515 | Sunnyvale 1000 GM Thanksgiving GM | C77 |
| Oct 2023 | Joshua Sheng | 2,456 | Sunnyvale 1000 GM 10 | B90 |
| Nov 2023 | Emmanuel Jimenez Garcia | 2,390 | Sunnyvale 1000 GM Thanksgiving GM | C41 |
| Nov 2023 | Rodrigo Akira Terao | 2,386 | Sunnyvale 1000 GM Thanksgiving GM | B42 |
| Oct 2023 | David Larino Nieto | 2,368 | Sunnyvale 1000 GM 10 | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milpitas 1000 GM Schev April | 2023 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,186 |
| Sunnyvale 1000 GM 10 | 2023 | 10 | 4 | 2,351 |
| Sunnyvale Independence Day Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,235 |
| Sunnyvale 1000 GM Winter 01 | 2024 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,174 |
| Las Vegas 1000 GM Open | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 2,033 |
| Cornerstone Holidays IMA | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,281 |
| Santa Clara Presidents Day IM | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 2,092 |
| Sunnyvale 1000 GM Thanksgiving GM | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,414 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nathan Yan's chess games?
165 games by Nathan Yan, from Jul 2021 to Jul 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 Nathan Yan has played.
What does Nathan Yan play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Nathan Yan opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nathan Yan answers 1...e5 (89% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Nathan Yan play as White?
As White, Nathan Yan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 6.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nathan Yan play as Black?
As Black, Nathan Yan most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Catalan (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Nathan Yan's FIDE rating?
Nathan Yan is currently rated 2,175 in classical chess and 2,006 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,311 (Jan 2024).
How many games has Nathan Yan played?
Our database contains 165 games by Nathan Yan, covering Jul 2021 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 55 draws, 82 losses (17.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nathan Yan?
165 games by Nathan Yan 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.