Prepare against Yi Chen Chow
CM · MYS · World #11,256 classical · FIDE ID 35825162
When preparing against Yi Chen Chow, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 77 games by Yi Chen Chow, covering Sep 2022 to Sep 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 | 2,152 | 2,161 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,955 | 1,979 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,996 | 2,036 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 30 | 23 | 24 | 39.0% |
| As White | 38 | 15 | 10 | 13 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 39 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 38.5% |
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 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 100.0% | 52.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.6% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Chow usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Chow usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …c6 (5% of these games) — Chow usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 100.0% | 63.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 100.0% | 46.4% |
Yi Chen Chow's chess games
All 77 games by Yi Chen Chow in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2022 - 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: 30 wins, 23 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E62 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Dang Hoang Son | 2,378 | 17th Penang Open | A45 |
| Sep 2026 | Colin Federer | 2,269 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | B90 |
| Apr 2026 | Jianwen Wong | 2,263 | Malaysian Chess Championship 2026 @ UTeM Melaka | Open | B00 |
| Aug 2026 | Genivan Genkeswaran | 2,209 | 2nd MCF IM Inv 2026 | C60 |
| Sep 2025 | Noam Sason | 2,205 | World Cadets U12 2025 | C70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cadets U12 2025 | 2025 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,210 |
| Malaysian Chess Championship 2026 @ UTeM Melaka | Open | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,222 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,303 |
| 2nd MCF IM Inv 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,244 |
| Chess Hub MCF 1st GM IM | 2025 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,030 |
| 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 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yi Chen Chow's chess games?
77 games by Yi Chen Chow, from Sep 2022 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 Yi Chen Chow has played.
What does Yi Chen Chow play on the first move as White?
Across 38 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); Sicilian: Taimanov (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 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 (10 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Yi Chen Chow's FIDE rating?
Yi Chen Chow is currently rated 2,152 in classical chess, 1,955 in rapid and 1,996 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,161 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Yi Chen Chow played?
Our database contains 77 games by Yi Chen Chow, covering Sep 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 23 draws, 24 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yi Chen Chow?
77 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.