Prepare against Siyuan Shen
IM · China · World #7,385 classical · FIDE ID 8602832
Our database contains 195 games by Siyuan Shen, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Siyuan Shen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Siyuan Shen 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 | 2,217 | 2,386 | Mar 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 195 | 58 | 73 | 64 | 29.7% |
| As White | 96 | 32 | 39 | 25 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 99 | 26 | 34 | 39 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Siyuan Shen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Siyuan Shen's side.
First moves as White (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 44 | 45.8% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 27 | 28.1% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 14 | 14.6% | 32.1% |
| c4 | 5 | 5.2% | 30.0% |
| f4 | 4 | 4.2% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 2.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 46% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Shen usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Shen usually continues b4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Shen usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Shen usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Shen usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Shen usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 27 | 56.3% | 53.7% |
| c5 | 9 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 6 | 12.5% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 8.3% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 52.8% | 31.6% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 30.6% | 54.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
Siyuan Shen's chess games
All 195 games by Siyuan Shen in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 58 wins, 73 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Réti Opening | 18 | 7/8/3 | 38.9% |
| D00 | London System | 12 | 3/7/2 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 27 | 10/9/8 | 37.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 15 | 0/5/10 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2007 | Zhong Zhang | 2,634 | 4th Singapore Masters | B14 |
| Aug 2017 | Bartlomiej Heberla | 2,567 | 14th Kuala Lumpur Open | A04 |
| Dec 2007 | Eugenio Torre | 2,531 | 3rd Manila Pichay Cup | D02 |
| Jun 2018 | Shilong Li | 2,519 | chT-CHN | B22 |
| Aug 2009 | Arnd Lauber | 2,517 | 12th Barcelona Sants Open | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CHN | 2024 | 35 | 16 | 2,137 |
| 4th Kuala Lumpur Open | 2007 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,170 |
| 2nd Kuala Lumpur Open | 2005 | 11 | 6 | 2,387 |
| 3rd Kuala Lumpur Open | 2006 | 11 | 7 | 2,525 |
| 5th Kuala Lumpur Open | 2008 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,216 |
| Budapest FS08 GM | 2009 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,431 |
| 4th Singapore Masters | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,378 |
| Singapore Open | 2004 | 9 | 6 | 2,448 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Siyuan Shen's chess games?
195 games by Siyuan Shen, from Jan 2004 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 Siyuan Shen has played.
What does Siyuan Shen play on the first move as White?
Across 96 games with White in our database, Siyuan Shen opens with 1.Nf3 (46% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Siyuan Shen answers 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Siyuan Shen play as White?
As White, Siyuan Shen's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (18 games, 38.9% win rate); London System (12 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 96 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Siyuan Shen play as Black?
As Black, Siyuan Shen most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (27 games, 37.0% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 99 games.
What is Siyuan Shen's FIDE rating?
Siyuan Shen is currently rated 2,217 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,386 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Siyuan Shen played?
Our database contains 195 games by Siyuan Shen, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 73 draws, 64 losses (29.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Siyuan Shen?
195 games by Siyuan Shen 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.