Prepare against Yi He
China · World #111,409 classical · FIDE ID 8640190
When preparing against Yi He, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 87 games by Yi He, covering May 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Yi He's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yi He 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 | 1,697 | 1,822 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,666 | 1,708 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,615 | 1,618 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 24 | 22 | 41 | 27.6% |
| As White | 43 | 18 | 9 | 16 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 44 | 6 | 13 | 25 | 13.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yi He's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yi He's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 97.7% | 53.6% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 53.6% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — He usually continues Nf3 (46.0% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — He usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — He usually continues Nc3 (90.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — He usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 63.2% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 36.8% | 35.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 100.0% | 43.3% |
Yi He's chess games
All 87 games by Yi He in the Chess.ceo database (May 2023 - 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: 24 wins, 22 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Shuhua Shi | 1,840 | chT-CHN w | B27 |
| Jun 2026 | Yuxuan(SH) Wang | 1,749 | 2026年全国国际象棋棋协大师赛 (嘉兴站) | B33 |
| Aug 2025 | Yuhan Gong | 1,670 | TCh-CHN League B 2025 | B38 |
| Aug 2026 | Ji,Tianxin | 1,665 | Chinese Youth Team Chess Championship 2026 | G16 | B47 |
| Aug 2026 | Qinxin Song | 1,629 | Chinese Youth Team Chess Championship 2026 | G16 | C61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CHN U14 Girls | 2024 | 20 | 11.5 | 1,654 |
| ch-CHN Gp-B w | 2024 | 10 | 5 | 1,756 |
| TCh-CHN League B 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,784 |
| 6th Rebecca Cup 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,725 |
| CHN League Division A Pt1 | 2026 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,871 |
| Chinese Youth Team Chess Championship 2026 | G16 | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 1,721 |
| chT-CHN w | 2024 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,745 |
| chT-CHN B | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 1,490 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yi He's chess games?
87 games by Yi He, from May 2023 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 He has played.
What does Yi He play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Yi He opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yi He answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e6 (37% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Yi He play as White?
As White, Yi He's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yi He play as Black?
As Black, Yi He most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Yi He's FIDE rating?
Yi He is currently rated 1,697 in classical chess, 1,666 in rapid and 1,615 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,822 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Yi He played?
Our database contains 87 games by Yi He, covering May 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 22 draws, 41 losses (27.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yi He?
87 games by Yi He 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.