Prepare against Siyuan Yang
China · World #6,836 classical · FIDE ID 8631166
When preparing against Siyuan Yang, expect 1.Nf3 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 25.0% over 24 games.
Our database contains 173 games by Siyuan Yang, covering May 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Siyuan Yang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Siyuan 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 | 2,229 | 2,229 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,857 | 1,857 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,851 | 1,851 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 173 | 52 | 72 | 49 | 30.1% |
| As White | 84 | 33 | 35 | 16 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 89 | 19 | 37 | 33 | 21.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Siyuan Yang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Siyuan Yang's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 65 | 77.4% | 61.5% |
| d4 | 11 | 13.1% | 40.9% |
| c4 | 8 | 9.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 77% of White games, 61.5% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Yang usually continues g3 (60.9% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Yang usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Yang usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 40.9% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Yang usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Yang usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 86.0% | 43.2% |
| c6 | 3 | 7.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.7% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 96.8% | 38.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
Siyuan Yang's chess games
All 173 games by Siyuan Yang in the Chess.ceo database (May 2019 - Sep 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: 52 wins, 72 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 24 | 6/13/5 | 25.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D78 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 3/8/3 | 21.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 3/4/7 | 21.4% |
| A33 | English Opening | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Jiaxiang Xie | 2,355 | TCh-CHN League B 2026 | B42 |
| Feb 2026 | Hongtao Jin | 2,297 | Chinese Youth Championships 2026 | Boys U18 | B94 |
| Apr 2024 | Siyuan Shen | 2,284 | chT-CHN | A05 |
| Nov 2023 | Peter Balint | 2,256 | Wch U14 | A38 |
| Apr 2026 | Liu Jiang | 2,222 | 2026 China National Chess Open (Jian) | D15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CHN Div-B | 2024 | 16 | 7 | 2,077 |
| chT-CHN | 2024 | 15 | 7 | 2,063 |
| ch-CHN U16 | 2024 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,964 |
| ch-CHN 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,088 |
| 62nd World Juniors | 2025 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,104 |
| ch-CHN U14 | 2023 | 10 | 8.5 | 1,831 |
| 3rd Tianjin Binhai Cup B | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,703 |
| ch-CHN sf | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,825 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Siyuan Yang's chess games?
173 games by Siyuan Yang, from May 2019 to Sep 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 Yang has played.
What does Siyuan Yang play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Siyuan Yang opens with 1.Nf3 (77% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Siyuan Yang answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Siyuan Yang play as White?
As White, Siyuan Yang's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (24 games, 25.0% win rate); Catalan (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Siyuan Yang play as Black?
As Black, Siyuan Yang most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 21.4% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 89 games.
What is Siyuan Yang's FIDE rating?
Siyuan Yang is currently rated 2,229 in classical chess, 1,857 in rapid and 1,851 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,229 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Siyuan Yang played?
Our database contains 173 games by Siyuan Yang, covering May 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 72 draws, 49 losses (30.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Siyuan Yang?
173 games by Siyuan 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.