Prepare against Wenlin Yin
Australia · World #27,050 classical · FIDE ID 3214001
When preparing against Wenlin Yin, expect 1.e4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%).
Our database contains 75 games by Wenlin Yin, covering Jan 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Wenlin Yin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wenlin Yin 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 | 2,004 | 2,004 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,987 | 2,007 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,976 | 1,980 | Apr 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 28 | 17 | 30 | 37.3% |
| As White | 38 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 37 | 14 | 7 | 16 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wenlin Yin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wenlin Yin's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 65.8% | 46.0% |
| d4 | 13 | 34.2% | 57.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 46.0% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Yin usually continues c3 (28.6% score)
- …e6 (28% of these games) — Yin usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Yin usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 57.7% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Yin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Yin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Yin usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 64.3% | 44.4% |
| e5 | 4 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 86.7% | 53.8% |
| f5 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
Wenlin Yin's chess games
All 75 games by Wenlin Yin in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - 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: 28 wins, 17 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E37 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2013 | Neil S Wright | 2,182 | 51st Doeberl Cup Premier | E12 |
| Apr 2026 | Daniel Melamed | 2,115 | Sydney Int Open 2026 | C77 |
| Jan 2012 | John Dowling | 2,042 | ch-AUS Reserves | A88 |
| Mar 2013 | Jonas Muller | 2,039 | 51st Doeberl Cup Premier | B22 |
| Jan 2012 | Samuel Dalton | 1,999 | ch-AUS Reserves | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Open | 2013 | 11 | 5 | 1,935 |
| ch-AUS Reserves | 2012 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,995 |
| 51st Doeberl Cup Premier | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,130 |
| ch-ACT | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 1,964 |
| 50th Doeberl Cup Premier | 2012 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,775 |
| 48th Doeberl Cup Minor | 2010 | 7 | 5 | 1,501 |
| Sydney Int Open 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,048 |
| 2026 ANU Open | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,919 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wenlin Yin's chess games?
75 games by Wenlin Yin, from Jan 2011 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 Wenlin Yin has played.
What does Wenlin Yin play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Wenlin Yin opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wenlin Yin answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games).
What openings does Wenlin Yin play as White?
As White, Wenlin Yin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wenlin Yin play as Black?
As Black, Wenlin Yin most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Wenlin Yin's FIDE rating?
Wenlin Yin is currently rated 2,004 in classical chess, 1,987 in rapid and 1,976 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,004 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Wenlin Yin played?
Our database contains 75 games by Wenlin Yin, covering Jan 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 17 draws, 30 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wenlin Yin?
75 games by Wenlin Yin 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.