Prepare against Yichen Xiong
United Kingdom · World #128,150 classical · FIDE ID 343422632
When preparing against Yichen Xiong, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (100%).
Our database contains 33 games by Yichen Xiong, covering Aug 2023 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Yichen Xiong's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yichen Xiong 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 | 1,652 | 1,690 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,682 | 1,691 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,628 | 1,655 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 15 | 4 | 14 | 45.5% |
| As White | 16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 17 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 47.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yichen Xiong's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yichen Xiong's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.3% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Xiong usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Xiong usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Xiong usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 1 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Yichen Xiong's chess games
All 33 games by Yichen Xiong in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2023 - 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: 15 wins, 4 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Kadas Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Elmira Walker | 1,737 | 2nd Swindon Chess Congress - Major | B13 |
| Aug 2026 | Evan Punshon | 1,736 | 2nd Swindon Chess Congress - Major | B00 |
| Aug 2026 | Duncan W Reed | 1,729 | 2nd Swindon Chess Congress - Major | C00 |
| Aug 2026 | Morgan French | 1,727 | 2nd Swindon Chess Congress - Major | A00 |
| Jul 2024 | Anvikkashri Prabhakaran | 1,620 | ch-BCF U10 rapid | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF U10 blitz | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,609 |
| ch-BCF U10 rapid | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,405 |
| ch-BCF U10 | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,262 |
| 2nd Swindon Chess Congress - Major | 2026 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,937 |
| 2026 British Primary Team Challenge Final | 2026 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,367 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yichen Xiong's chess games?
33 games by Yichen Xiong, from Aug 2023 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 Yichen Xiong has played.
What does Yichen Xiong play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Yichen Xiong opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yichen Xiong answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (100% of games).
What openings does Yichen Xiong play as White?
As White, Yichen Xiong's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Philidor (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yichen Xiong play as Black?
As Black, Yichen Xiong most often plays: French: Exchange Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Yichen Xiong's FIDE rating?
Yichen Xiong is currently rated 1,652 in classical chess, 1,682 in rapid and 1,628 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,690 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Yichen Xiong played?
Our database contains 33 games by Yichen Xiong, covering Aug 2023 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 4 draws, 14 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yichen Xiong?
33 games by Yichen Xiong 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.