Prepare against Yang Wen
GM · China · World #224 classical · FIDE ID 8602956
Our database contains 1,057 games by Yang Wen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yang Wen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yang Wen 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 | 2,575 | 2,631 | Apr 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,524 | 2,616 | Dec 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,596 | 2,625 | May 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,057 | 371 | 514 | 171 | 35.1% |
| As White | 532 | 212 | 261 | 59 | 39.8% |
| As Black | 525 | 159 | 253 | 112 | 30.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yang Wen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yang Wen's side.
First moves as White (532 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 240 | 45.1% | 62.7% |
| d4 | 200 | 37.6% | 68.5% |
| Nf3 | 63 | 11.8% | 61.1% |
| c4 | 22 | 4.1% | 59.1% |
| g3 | 6 | 1.1% | 41.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 62.7% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Wen usually continues Nf3 (60.2% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Wen usually continues Nf3 (64.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Wen usually continues d4 (56.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 68.5% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Wen usually continues c4 (65.7% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Wen usually continues c4 (74.5% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Wen usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (243 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 152 | 62.6% | 50.3% |
| c5 | 79 | 32.5% | 55.1% |
| d6 | 7 | 2.9% | 85.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.8% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (194 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 93 | 47.9% | 58.1% |
| d5 | 67 | 34.5% | 53.0% |
| d6 | 24 | 12.4% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 2.1% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.5% | 16.7% |
| f5 | 3 | 1.5% | 16.7% |
Yang Wen's chess games
All 1,057 games by Yang Wen 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: 371 wins, 514 draws, 171 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 46 | 16/26/4 | 34.8% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 42 | 17/24/1 | 40.5% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 35 | 13/13/9 | 37.1% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 30 | 12/15/3 | 40.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 28 | 9/17/2 | 32.1% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 26 | 15/7/4 | 57.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 19 | 7/9/3 | 36.8% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 14 | 7/5/2 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 13 | 3/10/0 | 23.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 37 | 11/22/4 | 29.7% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 27 | 3/19/5 | 11.1% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 27 | 4/17/6 | 14.8% |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 24 | 6/13/5 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 23 | 9/7/7 | 39.1% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 20 | 7/8/5 | 35.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 20 | 7/8/4 | 35.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 6/4/8 | 33.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 15 | 4/11/0 | 26.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 14 | 4/8/2 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Xiangzhi Bu | 2,767 | ch-CHN blitz | D39 |
| Aug 2017 | Chao b Li | 2,744 | Huocheng Xinjiang rapid | D77 |
| Jul 2015 | Yue Wang | 2,726 | chT-CHN | A25 |
| Jul 2010 | Hao Wang | 2,715 | 6th chT-CHN | D16 |
| Jun 2012 | Alexander Riazantsev | 2,710 | chT-CHN | E71 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CHN | 2024 | 213 | 127 | 2,564 |
| ch-CHN | 2020 | 88 | 45.5 | 2,571 |
| ch-CHN blitz | 2019 | 27 | 16.5 | 2,622 |
| ch-CHN rapid | 2019 | 27 | 15 | 2,545 |
| Wch U20 | 2008 | 26 | 15.5 | 2,543 |
| 6th chT-CHN | 2010 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,546 |
| CHN Team | 2017 | 17 | 12.5 | 2,635 |
| chT-CHN Torch Real Estate Cup | 2008 | 13 | 5 | 2,351 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Yiping Lou (23 games) · Yangyi Yu (23 games) · Jianchao Zhou (20 games) · Jun Zhao (18 games) · Jinshi Bai (18 games) · Shanglei Lu (18 games) · Yinglun Xu (17 games) · Hao Wang (17 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yang Wen's chess games?
1,057 games by Yang Wen, 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 Wen has played.
What does Yang Wen play on the first move as White?
Across 532 games with White in our database, Yang Wen opens with 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yang Wen answers 1...e5 (63% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games).
What openings does Yang Wen play as White?
As White, Yang Wen's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (46 games, 34.8% win rate); Slav Defense (42 games, 40.5% win rate); Sicilian (35 games, 37.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 532 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yang Wen play as Black?
As Black, Yang Wen most often plays: Indian Defense (37 games, 29.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (27 games, 11.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (27 games, 14.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 525 games.
What is Yang Wen's FIDE rating?
Yang Wen is currently rated 2,575 in classical chess, 2,524 in rapid and 2,596 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,631 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Yang Wen played?
Our database contains 1,057 games by Yang Wen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 371 wins, 514 draws, 171 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yang Wen?
1,057 games by Yang Wen 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.