Prepare against Yi Jing Alvin Chen
Singapore · World #117,677 classical · FIDE ID 5804051
When preparing against Yi Jing Alvin Chen, expect 1.Nf3 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 32 games by Yi Jing Alvin Chen, covering Jan 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yi Jing Alvin Chen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yi Jing Alvin Chen 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 | 1,680 | 1,713 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,711 | 1,711 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 11 | 8 | 13 | 34.4% |
| As White | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yi Jing Alvin Chen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yi Jing Alvin Chen's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 13 | 86.7% | 53.8% |
| e4 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 87% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Chen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Chen usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Chen usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Chen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Chen usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 87.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Yi Jing Alvin Chen's chess games
All 32 games by Yi Jing Alvin Chen in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2013 - 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: 11 wins, 8 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E06 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | Dipak K Shah | 1,837 | 7th London Classic Open | D02 |
| Dec 2016 | Kwok Yui Oliver Yau | 1,517 | Hong Kong Jolimark Open | B13 |
| Dec 2017 | T Wilfred D Hill-Wood | 1,394 | Hong Kong Jolimark Open | E06 |
| Dec 2016 | Vivian Ngieng | 1,227 | Hong Kong Jolimark Open | A13 |
| Dec 2017 | Jacob Lu | 1,073 | Hong Kong Jolimark Open | A29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Jolimark Open | 2017 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,478 |
| 7th London Classic Open | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 1,805 |
| ch-CAN U08 | 2015 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,270 |
| 7th Johor Open B | 2022 | 2 | 1 | 1,467 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yi Jing Alvin Chen's chess games?
32 games by Yi Jing Alvin Chen, from Jan 2013 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 Yi Jing Alvin Chen has played.
What does Yi Jing Alvin Chen play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Yi Jing Alvin Chen opens with 1.Nf3 (87% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yi Jing Alvin Chen answers 1...c6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Yi Jing Alvin Chen play as White?
As White, Yi Jing Alvin Chen's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yi Jing Alvin Chen play as Black?
As Black, Yi Jing Alvin Chen most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Yi Jing Alvin Chen's FIDE rating?
Yi Jing Alvin Chen is currently rated 1,680 in classical chess, 1,711 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,713 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Yi Jing Alvin Chen played?
Our database contains 32 games by Yi Jing Alvin Chen, covering Jan 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 8 draws, 13 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yi Jing Alvin Chen?
32 games by Yi Jing Alvin Chen 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.