Prepare against Yidong Chen
China · World #13,940 classical · FIDE ID 8607028
When preparing against Yidong Chen, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 25.0% over 24 games.
Our database contains 793 games by Yidong Chen, covering Sep 2019 to Aug 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 | 2,117 | 2,128 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,112 | 2,112 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,120 | 2,121 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 793 | 314 | 85 | 394 | 39.6% |
| As White | 391 | 168 | 40 | 183 | 43.0% |
| As Black | 402 | 146 | 45 | 211 | 36.3% |
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 (390 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 356 | 91.3% | 45.4% |
| c4 | 14 | 3.6% | 96.4% |
| d4 | 10 | 2.6% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 2.6% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 45.4% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Chen usually continues Nf3 (50.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Chen usually continues Nf3 (46.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Chen usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% 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 (182 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 164 | 90.1% | 44.2% |
| c6 | 12 | 6.6% | 45.8% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 1.1% | 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 (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 112 | 94.9% | 41.5% |
| c5 | 5 | 4.2% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Yidong Chen's chess games
All 793 games by Yidong Chen in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2019 - 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: 314 wins, 85 draws, 394 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 46 | 23/4/19 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 42 | 20/5/17 | 47.6% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 41 | 14/7/20 | 34.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 38 | 12/1/25 | 31.6% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 31 | 12/2/17 | 38.7% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 22 | 6/2/14 | 27.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 17 | 7/0/10 | 41.2% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 12 | 6/0/6 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 4/0/8 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 67 | 20/4/43 | 29.9% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 47 | 17/7/23 | 36.2% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 28 | 14/2/12 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 24 | 6/0/18 | 25.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 24 | 11/1/12 | 45.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 23 | 7/6/10 | 30.4% |
| A33 | English Opening | 21 | 9/4/8 | 42.9% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 19 | 6/2/11 | 31.6% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 19 | 5/2/12 | 26.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Gudmundur Kjartansson | 2,437 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
| Aug 2025 | Bence Pribelszky | 2,428 | Titled Tue Late | B51 |
| Apr 2026 | Matthias Dann | 2,425 | Titled Tuesday | B90 |
| Apr 2026 | Dinara Wagner | 2,418 | Titled Tue | B90 |
| May 2026 | Stephan Becking | 2,410 | Titled Tuesday | C05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 567 | 253 | 2,142 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 41 | 19 | 2,148 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 30 | 11 | 2,037 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,144 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,043 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,110 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,042 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,073 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yidong Chen's chess games?
793 games by Yidong Chen, from Sep 2019 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 Yidong Chen has played.
What does Yidong Chen play on the first move as White?
Across 390 games with White in our database, Yidong Chen opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yidong Chen answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games), 1...Nf6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...c5 (4% 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 (46 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (42 games, 47.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (41 games, 34.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 391 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 (67 games, 29.9% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (47 games, 36.2% win rate); Sicilian (28 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 402 games.
What is Yidong Chen's FIDE rating?
Yidong Chen is currently rated 2,117 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 793 games by Yidong Chen, covering Sep 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 314 wins, 85 draws, 394 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yidong Chen?
793 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.