Prepare against Yi Chen Chow
CM · MYS · World #10,591 classical · FIDE ID 35825162
Our database contains 68 games by Yi Chen Chow, covering Sep 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Yi Chen Chow's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yi Chen Chow 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 | 2,161 | 2,161 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,910 | 1,979 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,036 | 2,036 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 26 | 19 | 23 | 38.2% |
| As White | 34 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 34 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 38.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yi Chen Chow's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yi Chen Chow's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Chow usually continues Nf3 (36.1% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Chow usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (6% of these games) — Chow usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Yi Chen Chow's chess games
All 68 games by Yi Chen Chow in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2022 - 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: 26 wins, 19 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E62 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | H Dang | 2,378 | 17th Penang Open | A45 |
| Apr 2026 | Jianwen Wong | 2,263 | Malaysian Chess Championship 2026 @ UTeM Melaka | Open | B00 |
| Aug 2026 | Genivan Genkeswaran | 2,209 | 2nd MCF GM-IM Invitational Round Robin Chess Championship 2026 - IM NORM | C60 |
| Sep 2025 | Noam Sason | 2,205 | World Cadets U12 2025 | C70 |
| Jun 2026 | Li Xueyi | 2,180 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cadets U12 2025 | 2025 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,210 |
| 2nd MCF GM-IM Invitational Round Robin Chess Championship 2026 - IM NORM | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,241 |
| Chess Hub MCF 1st GM IM | 2025 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,030 |
| Malaysian Chess Championship 2026 @ UTeM Melaka | Open | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,222 |
| 12th Subang Jaya Open | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 1,397 |
| 17th Penang Open | 2025 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,146 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,026 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 2,241 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yi Chen Chow's chess games?
68 games by Yi Chen Chow, from Sep 2022 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 Yi Chen Chow has played.
What does Yi Chen Chow play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Yi Chen Chow opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yi Chen Chow answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Yi Chen Chow play as White?
As White, Yi Chen Chow's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yi Chen Chow play as Black?
As Black, Yi Chen Chow most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Yi Chen Chow's FIDE rating?
Yi Chen Chow is currently rated 2,161 in classical chess, 1,910 in rapid and 2,036 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,161 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Yi Chen Chow played?
Our database contains 68 games by Yi Chen Chow, covering Sep 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 19 draws, 23 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yi Chen Chow?
68 games by Yi Chen Chow 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.