Prepare against Ray Yang
FM · Australia · World #12,797 classical · FIDE ID 3220281
Our database contains 170 games by Ray Yang, covering Jan 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ray Yang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ray 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 | 2,131 | 2,300 | Dec 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,008 | 2,065 | Jan 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,985 | 1,985 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 170 | 47 | 30 | 93 | 27.6% |
| As White | 82 | 29 | 14 | 39 | 35.4% |
| As Black | 88 | 18 | 16 | 54 | 20.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ray Yang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ray Yang's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 68 | 82.9% | 42.6% |
| e4 | 13 | 15.9% | 53.8% |
| a3 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 42.6% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Yang usually continues c4 (41.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Yang usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Yang usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Yang usually continues Nc3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Yang usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Yang usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 31 | 72.1% | 30.6% |
| c6 | 6 | 14.0% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 4 | 9.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 75.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 25.0% | 66.7% |
Ray Yang's chess games
All 170 games by Ray Yang in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2013 - 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: 47 wins, 30 draws, 93 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 13 | 3/1/9 | 23.1% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B13 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Junta Ikeda | 2,439 | Melbourne Australasian GM | A81 |
| Mar 2025 | J Morris | 2,431 | 59th Begonia Open | B07 |
| Sep 2022 | Valerij M Kazancev | 2,313 | Titled Tue Early | A58 |
| Jul 2025 | O Poeck | 2,304 | 58th Biel Master Open | A07 |
| Jul 2025 | Siddharth Singh | 2,280 | FSIM July | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 59 | 16 | 2,041 |
| Australian Open | 2018 | 18 | 6 | 1,883 |
| ch-AUS | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,137 |
| 58th Biel Master Open | 2025 | 10 | 5 | 2,274 |
| ch-OCE U20 | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,146 |
| FSIM July | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,209 |
| Oceania zt | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,890 |
| Melbourne Australasian GM | 2019 | 9 | 1 | 2,095 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ray Yang's chess games?
170 games by Ray Yang, from Jan 2013 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 Ray Yang has played.
What does Ray Yang play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Ray Yang opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games), 1.a3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ray Yang answers 1...e6 (72% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Ray Yang play as White?
As White, Ray Yang's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ray Yang play as Black?
As Black, Ray Yang most often plays: Slav Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 88 games.
What is Ray Yang's FIDE rating?
Ray Yang is currently rated 2,131 in classical chess, 2,008 in rapid and 1,985 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,300 (Dec 2019).
How many games has Ray Yang played?
Our database contains 170 games by Ray Yang, covering Jan 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 30 draws, 93 losses (27.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ray Yang?
170 games by Ray 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.