Prepare against Yidong Chen
China · World #15,315 classical · FIDE ID 8607028
When preparing against Yidong Chen, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation as White, 26.1% over 23 games.
Our database contains 963 games by Yidong Chen, covering Sep 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Yidong Chen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yidong 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 | 2,103 | 2,128 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,112 | 2,112 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,120 | 2,121 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 963 | 389 | 100 | 474 | 40.4% |
| As White | 475 | 199 | 49 | 227 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 488 | 190 | 51 | 247 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yidong Chen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yidong Chen's side.
First moves as White (474 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 438 | 92.4% | 44.5% |
| c4 | 14 | 3.0% | 96.4% |
| d4 | 11 | 2.3% | 72.7% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 2.3% | 63.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 44.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Chen usually continues Nf3 (48.2% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Chen usually continues Nf3 (45.9% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Chen usually continues d4 (43.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 96.4% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Chen usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Chen usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Chen usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (211 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 192 | 91.0% | 45.6% |
| c6 | 13 | 6.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 0.9% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (152 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 144 | 94.7% | 43.1% |
| c5 | 7 | 4.6% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Yidong Chen's chess games
All 963 games by Yidong Chen in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2019 - 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: 389 wins, 100 draws, 474 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 53 | 26/5/22 | 49.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 50 | 23/5/22 | 46.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 49 | 17/9/23 | 34.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 46 | 15/2/29 | 32.6% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 42 | 18/2/22 | 42.9% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 23 | 6/2/15 | 26.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 21 | 8/0/13 | 38.1% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 4/0/10 | 28.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 79 | 27/6/46 | 34.2% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 62 | 25/7/30 | 40.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 35 | 17/4/14 | 48.6% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 27 | 12/1/14 | 44.4% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 26 | 7/2/17 | 26.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 26 | 8/6/12 | 30.8% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 26 | 8/0/18 | 30.8% |
| A33 | English Opening | 24 | 10/4/10 | 41.7% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 24 | 9/2/13 | 37.5% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Alexander Rustemov | 2,525 | 3rd 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | C03 |
| Aug 2026 | Stelios Halkias | 2,497 | Titled Tue 25th Aug 2026 | B90 |
| Aug 2026 | Steven Zierk | 2,489 | Titled Tue 18th Aug 2026 | B89 |
| Aug 2026 | Dmitriy Kushko | 2,438 | Titled Tue 18th Aug 2026 | D73 |
| May 2025 | Gudmundur Kjartansson | 2,437 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 610 | 276 | 2,151 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 41 | 19 | 2,148 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 30 | 11 | 2,037 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,158 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,209 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,118 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,144 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,409 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yidong Chen's chess games?
963 games by Yidong Chen, from Sep 2019 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 Yidong Chen has played.
What does Yidong Chen play on the first move as White?
Across 474 games with White in our database, Yidong Chen opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yidong Chen answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games), 1...Nf6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games).
What openings does Yidong Chen play as White?
As White, Yidong Chen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (53 games, 49.1% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (50 games, 46.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (49 games, 34.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 475 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yidong Chen play as Black?
As Black, Yidong Chen most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (79 games, 34.2% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (62 games, 40.3% win rate); Sicilian (35 games, 48.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 488 games.
What is Yidong Chen's FIDE rating?
Yidong Chen is currently rated 2,103 in classical chess, 2,112 in rapid and 2,120 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,128 (May 2026).
How many games has Yidong Chen played?
Our database contains 963 games by Yidong Chen, covering Sep 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 389 wins, 100 draws, 474 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yidong Chen?
963 games by Yidong 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.