Prepare against Yang Shen
IM · China · World #1,997 classical · FIDE ID 8603162
When preparing against Yang Shen, expect 1.d4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as White, 10.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 1,126 games by Yang Shen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yang Shen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yang Shen 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 | 2,383 | 2,479 | Mar 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,358 | 2,450 | Dec 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,331 | 2,425 | Jul 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,126 | 427 | 432 | 267 | 37.9% |
| As White | 566 | 230 | 220 | 116 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 560 | 197 | 212 | 151 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yang Shen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yang Shen's side.
First moves as White (566 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 450 | 79.5% | 61.8% |
| e4 | 104 | 18.4% | 52.4% |
| c4 | 9 | 1.6% | 61.1% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 0.5% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 80% of White games, 61.8% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Shen usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Shen usually continues Nf3 (64.7% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Shen usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 52.4% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Shen usually continues Nf3 (42.2% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Shen usually continues Nf3 (52.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Shen usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (262 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 236 | 90.1% | 54.7% |
| e6 | 13 | 5.0% | 57.7% |
| c6 | 10 | 3.8% | 90.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (218 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 187 | 85.8% | 56.7% |
| Nf6 | 24 | 11.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Yang Shen's chess games
All 1,126 games by Yang Shen 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: 427 wins, 432 draws, 267 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 65 | 22/25/18 | 33.8% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 61 | 32/21/8 | 52.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 57 | 23/24/10 | 40.4% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 43 | 18/15/10 | 41.9% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 31 | 9/17/5 | 29.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 25 | 6/16/3 | 24.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 15/5/4 | 62.5% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 24 | 9/13/2 | 37.5% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 20 | 10/5/5 | 50.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 2/8/10 | 10.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 152 | 48/65/39 | 31.6% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 58 | 22/16/20 | 37.9% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 40 | 10/21/9 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 28 | 8/9/11 | 28.6% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 28 | 16/7/5 | 57.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 23 | 9/9/5 | 39.1% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 21 | 8/10/3 | 38.1% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2005 | Sergei Rublevsky | 2,652 | 6th World Team Championship | B42 |
| Jun 2010 | Yifan Hou | 2,589 | Jermuk FIDE GP w | C48 |
| Feb 2007 | Emanuel Berg | 2,586 | Moscow Aeroflot Open A | C94 |
| Nov 2005 | Sergey Erenburg | 2,582 | 6th World Team Championship | C93 |
| Feb 2009 | Sebastien Maze | 2,579 | Moscow Aeroflot Open A | A73 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CHN | 2019 | 122 | 77 | 2,441 |
| ch-CHN w | 2019 | 99 | 58 | 2,414 |
| World-ch w k.o. | 2017 | 35 | 16 | 2,406 |
| chT-CHN w | 2024 | 34 | 21 | 2,352 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2017 | 21 | 11.5 | 2,450 |
| ch-CHN blitz w | 2018 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,312 |
| Yangzhou Basque w | 2016 | 18 | 9 | 2,385 |
| ch-CHN rapid w | 2018 | 17 | 8 | 2,215 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Yixin Ding (34 games) · Qian Huang (32 games) · Zhongyi Tan (30 games) · Xue Zhao (29 games) · Wenjun Ju (29 games) · Xiaowen Zhang (25 games) · Mo Zhai (19 games) · Shiqun Ni (19 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yang Shen's chess games?
1,126 games by Yang Shen, 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 Yang Shen has played.
What does Yang Shen play on the first move as White?
Across 566 games with White in our database, Yang Shen opens with 1.d4 (80% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yang Shen answers 1...e5 (90% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Yang Shen play as White?
As White, Yang Shen's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (65 games, 33.8% win rate); Slav Defense (61 games, 52.5% win rate); Indian Defense (57 games, 40.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 566 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yang Shen play as Black?
As Black, Yang Shen most often plays: Slav Defense (152 games, 31.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (58 games, 37.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (40 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 560 games.
What is Yang Shen's FIDE rating?
Yang Shen is currently rated 2,383 in classical chess, 2,358 in rapid and 2,331 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,479 (Mar 2017).
How many games has Yang Shen played?
Our database contains 1,126 games by Yang Shen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 427 wins, 432 draws, 267 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yang Shen?
1,126 games by Yang Shen 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.