Prepare against Weiguo Lin
IM · China · World #2,942 classical · FIDE ID 8600058
Our database contains 305 games by Weiguo Lin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Weiguo Lin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Weiguo Lin 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 | 2,341 | 2,464 | Oct 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 305 | 99 | 106 | 100 | 32.5% |
| As White | 156 | 59 | 52 | 45 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 149 | 40 | 54 | 55 | 26.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Weiguo Lin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Weiguo Lin's side.
First moves as White (156 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 141 | 90.4% | 54.6% |
| e4 | 5 | 3.2% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 54.6% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Lin usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Lin usually continues c4 (56.5% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Lin usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (80% of these games) — Lin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Lin usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 55.3% | 47.6% |
| e5 | 20 | 26.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 7 | 9.2% | 64.3% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 5.3% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 66.0% | 46.8% |
| d5 | 16 | 34.0% | 34.4% |
Weiguo Lin's chess games
All 305 games by Weiguo Lin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 99 wins, 106 draws, 100 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 30 | 13/10/7 | 43.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 16 | 4/8/4 | 25.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 4/9/5 | 22.2% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 17 | 3/9/5 | 17.6% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A43 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2013 | Yangyi Yu | 2,675 | chT-CHN | E12 |
| Jan 1996 | Jaan Ehlvest | 2,660 | 3rd Lee Cup | A58 |
| Jan 1988 | Vassily Ivanchuk | 2,625 | Wch U20 | E58 |
| Jan 1996 | Lubomir Ftacnik | 2,610 | 3rd Lee Cup | D76 |
| May 2010 | Pengxiang Zhang | 2,603 | 4th All China Games | D94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CHN | 2023 | 39 | 21 | 2,394 |
| Wch U20 | 1988 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,514 |
| ch-CHN | 2025 | 12 | 7 | 2,353 |
| 3rd All China Games | 2006 | 11 | 5 | 2,315 |
| 3rd Tan Chin Nam Cup | 1997 | 11 | 3 | 2,364 |
| Shenzhen | 1992 | 11 | 8 | 2,705 |
| Frunze | 1989 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,427 |
| 4th All China Games | 2010 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,628 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Weiguo Lin's chess games?
305 games by Weiguo Lin, from Apr 2003 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 Weiguo Lin has played.
What does Weiguo Lin play on the first move as White?
Across 156 games with White in our database, Weiguo Lin opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Weiguo Lin answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...d5 (34% of games).
What openings does Weiguo Lin play as White?
As White, Weiguo Lin's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (30 games, 43.3% win rate); Slav Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 156 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Weiguo Lin play as Black?
As Black, Weiguo Lin most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 149 games.
What is Weiguo Lin's FIDE rating?
Weiguo Lin is currently rated 2,341 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,464 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Weiguo Lin played?
Our database contains 305 games by Weiguo Lin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 99 wins, 106 draws, 100 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Weiguo Lin?
305 games by Weiguo Lin 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.