Prepare against Yanrui Shao
China · World #143,082 classical · FIDE ID 8631590
When preparing against Yanrui Shao, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 63 games by Yanrui Shao, covering May 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yanrui Shao's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yanrui Shao 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 | 1,612 | 1,674 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,548 | 1,552 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 15 | 18 | 30 | 23.8% |
| As White | 28 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 35 | 7 | 9 | 19 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yanrui Shao's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yanrui Shao's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 89.3% | 46.0% |
| f4 | 3 | 10.7% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 46.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Shao usually continues Nc3 (45.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Shao usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Shao usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- 1.f4 — 11% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Shao usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Shao usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Shao usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 92.9% | 53.8% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 57.1% | 31.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 42.9% | 25.0% |
Yanrui Shao's chess games
All 63 games by Yanrui Shao in the Chess.ceo database (May 2023 - 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: 15 wins, 18 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Jingyi(GD) Peng | 1,725 | ch-CHN Personal GpB w | D36 |
| Jun 2025 | Shuo Niu | 1,639 | ch-CHN w | B15 |
| Apr 2023 | Jinyang Li | 1,583 | chT-CHN B | B32 |
| Apr 2023 | Zihan(SD) Wang | 1,197 | TCh-CHN League B 2023 | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CHN U14 Girls | 2024 | 22 | 12 | 1,603 |
| ch-CHN w | 2025 | 11 | 3 | 1,613 |
| chT-CHN w | 2024 | 10 | 1 | 1,572 |
| Daqing Boyi Cup-B | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,570 |
| ch-CHN Gp-B w | 2024 | 4 | 1 | 1,576 |
| chT-CHN B | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 1,449 |
| 4th Binhai Cup B | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,406 |
| ch-CHN sf w | 2023 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,693 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yanrui Shao's chess games?
63 games by Yanrui Shao, from May 2023 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 Yanrui Shao has played.
What does Yanrui Shao play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Yanrui Shao opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.f4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yanrui Shao answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games).
What openings does Yanrui Shao play as White?
As White, Yanrui Shao's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Bird's opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yanrui Shao play as Black?
As Black, Yanrui Shao most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); London System (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Yanrui Shao's FIDE rating?
Yanrui Shao is currently rated 1,612 in classical chess, 1,548 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,674 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Yanrui Shao played?
Our database contains 63 games by Yanrui Shao, covering May 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 18 draws, 30 losses (23.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yanrui Shao?
63 games by Yanrui Shao 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.