Prepare against Shunzhe Yuan
China · World #12,675 classical · FIDE ID 8649464
When preparing against Shunzhe Yuan, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 59 games by Shunzhe Yuan, covering Dec 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Shunzhe Yuan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shunzhe Yuan 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 | 2,133 | 2,151 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,775 | 1,775 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,763 | 1,802 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 20 | 22 | 17 | 33.9% |
| As White | 28 | 10 | 13 | 5 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 31 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shunzhe Yuan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shunzhe Yuan's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 100.0% | 58.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 58.9% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Yuan usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Yuan usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Yuan usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 100.0% | 44.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Shunzhe Yuan's chess games
All 59 games by Shunzhe Yuan in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2023 - 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: 20 wins, 22 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E65 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Weiguo Lin | 2,382 | ch-CHN 2026 | E97 |
| Mar 2026 | Hongtao Jin | 2,297 | 6th Rebecca Cup 2026 | B40 |
| Oct 2025 | Yu,Shi | 2,143 | CHN Nat Open Suzhou | B15 |
| May 2026 | Taoyu Zhong | 2,065 | ch-CHN 2026 | E73 |
| Mar 2026 | Ha,Yihan | 2,053 | 6th Rebecca Cup 2026 | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O12 | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,097 |
| ch-CHN 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,191 |
| CHN Nat Open Suzhou | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,017 |
| 6th Rebecca Cup 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,199 |
| 3rd Belt and Road Open B | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,375 |
| 8th Boyi Cup Youth Chess International Open Tournament 2026 | Group A | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 2,030 |
| 2026 China-Russia Youth Chess Friendship Match | 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1,837 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shunzhe Yuan's chess games?
59 games by Shunzhe Yuan, from Dec 2023 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 Shunzhe Yuan has played.
What does Shunzhe Yuan play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Shunzhe Yuan opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shunzhe Yuan answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Shunzhe Yuan play as White?
As White, Shunzhe Yuan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shunzhe Yuan play as Black?
As Black, Shunzhe Yuan most often plays: Sicilian (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Shunzhe Yuan's FIDE rating?
Shunzhe Yuan is currently rated 2,133 in classical chess, 1,775 in rapid and 1,763 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,151 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Shunzhe Yuan played?
Our database contains 59 games by Shunzhe Yuan, covering Dec 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 22 draws, 17 losses (33.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shunzhe Yuan?
59 games by Shunzhe Yuan 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.