Prepare against Tianqi Yan
WIM · China · World #3,023 classical · FIDE ID 8615250
When preparing against Tianqi Yan, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 12.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 550 games by Tianqi Yan, covering Sep 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Tianqi Yan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tianqi 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 | 2,338 | 2,378 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,270 | 2,281 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,197 | 2,197 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 550 | 183 | 219 | 148 | 33.3% |
| As White | 279 | 111 | 111 | 57 | 39.8% |
| As Black | 271 | 72 | 108 | 91 | 26.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tianqi Yan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tianqi Yan's side.
First moves as White (279 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 264 | 94.6% | 58.5% |
| c4 | 7 | 2.5% | 71.4% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 58.5% score
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Yan usually continues Nf3 (54.9% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Yan usually continues Nf3 (61.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Yan usually continues d4 (69.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 71.4% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Yan usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (43% of these games) — Yan usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Yan usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 76 | 58.5% | 47.4% |
| e5 | 33 | 25.4% | 47.0% |
| e6 | 21 | 16.2% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 100 | 90.9% | 48.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 3.6% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 3.6% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Tianqi Yan's chess games
All 550 games by Tianqi Yan in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - 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: 183 wins, 219 draws, 148 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 30 | 12/9/9 | 40.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 25 | 12/10/3 | 48.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 23 | 8/12/3 | 34.8% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 19 | 5/11/3 | 26.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 6/8/3 | 35.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13 | 8/4/1 | 61.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 9/0/1 | 90.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 54 | 16/14/24 | 29.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 20 | 3/11/6 | 15.0% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 16 | 2/9/5 | 12.5% |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 11 | 0/8/3 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| D45 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| E52 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 2,532 | FIDE World Cup w | C89 |
| Dec 2020 | Zhongyi Tan | 2,510 | ch-CHN w | B83 |
| Dec 2019 | Olga Girya | 2,488 | chT-CHN | B13 |
| Mar 2023 | Xue Zhao | 2,486 | Shenzhen Open w | B81 |
| Aug 2025 | Tao Pang | 2,469 | Belt and Road Aksu A Open | C09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CHN w | 2025 | 49 | 28.5 | 2,266 |
| chT-CHN w | 2024 | 44 | 24 | 2,155 |
| chB-CHN w | 2023 | 37 | 24.5 | 2,046 |
| China zt 3.5 w | 2025 | 29 | 17.5 | 2,303 |
| chT-CHN | 2019 | 19 | 3.5 | 2,138 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2023 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,094 |
| Shenzhen Nanshan w | 2024 | 14 | 3 | 2,183 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2026 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,478 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Xueyi Li (19 games) · Qi Guo (14 games) · Shiqun Ni (14 games) · Xiao Zhang (14 games) · Mo Zhai (13 games) · Xue Bai (13 games) · Yijing Yang (12 games) · Chuqiao Wang (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tianqi Yan's chess games?
550 games by Tianqi Yan, from Sep 2014 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 Tianqi Yan has played.
What does Tianqi Yan play on the first move as White?
Across 279 games with White in our database, Tianqi Yan opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tianqi Yan answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Tianqi Yan play as White?
As White, Tianqi Yan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (30 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (25 games, 48.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (23 games, 34.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 279 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tianqi Yan play as Black?
As Black, Tianqi Yan most often plays: Sicilian (54 games, 29.6% win rate); Catalan (20 games, 15.0% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 271 games.
What is Tianqi Yan's FIDE rating?
Tianqi Yan is currently rated 2,338 in classical chess, 2,270 in rapid and 2,197 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,378 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Tianqi Yan played?
Our database contains 550 games by Tianqi Yan, covering Sep 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 183 wins, 219 draws, 148 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tianqi Yan?
550 games by Tianqi 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.