Prepare against Yanbo Cong
China · World #138,512 classical · FIDE ID 8643709
When preparing against Yanbo Cong, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 47 games by Yanbo Cong, covering Jun 2023 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Yanbo Cong's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yanbo Cong 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 | 1,624 | 1,645 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,584 | 1,644 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,582 | 1,582 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 16 | 9 | 22 | 34.0% |
| As White | 26 | 11 | 2 | 13 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 21 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yanbo Cong's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yanbo Cong's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 100.0% | 46.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.2% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Cong usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Cong usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Cong usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 76.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Yanbo Cong's chess games
All 47 games by Yanbo Cong in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2023 - 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: 16 wins, 9 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Dijia Liu | 1,646 | Chinese Youth Rapid & Blitz Open 2026 | Rapid G14 | B25 |
| Aug 2026 | Xinchen Xu | 1,600 | Chinese Youth Team Chess Championship 2026 | G14 | C54 |
| Aug 2026 | Hanzhang Wang | 1,574 | Chinese Youth Rapid & Blitz Open 2026 | Blitz G14 | B23 |
| Apr 2024 | Xinyue(ZJ) Zhang | 1,542 | CHN Team w 2024 | B02 |
| Aug 2026 | Minqian Mao | 1,510 | Chinese Youth Rapid & Blitz Open 2026 | Rapid G14 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CHN w | 2024 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,454 |
| Chinese Youth Rapid & Blitz Open 2026 | Blitz G14 | 2026 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,679 |
| Chinese Youth Rapid & Blitz Open 2026 | Rapid G14 | 2026 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,675 |
| CHN Team w | 2025 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,925 |
| Chinese Youth Team Chess Championship 2026 | G14 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,709 |
| CHN Team w 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 1 | 1,942 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yanbo Cong's chess games?
47 games by Yanbo Cong, from Jun 2023 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 Yanbo Cong has played.
What does Yanbo Cong play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Yanbo Cong opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yanbo Cong answers 1...e6 (76% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Yanbo Cong play as White?
As White, Yanbo Cong's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yanbo Cong play as Black?
As Black, Yanbo Cong most often plays: French Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Yanbo Cong's FIDE rating?
Yanbo Cong is currently rated 1,624 in classical chess, 1,584 in rapid and 1,582 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,645 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Yanbo Cong played?
Our database contains 47 games by Yanbo Cong, covering Jun 2023 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 9 draws, 22 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yanbo Cong?
47 games by Yanbo Cong 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.