Prepare against Yige Shi
China · World #30,767 classical · FIDE ID 8636028
When preparing against Yige Shi, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation as White, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 254 games by Yige Shi, covering Oct 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Yige Shi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yige Shi 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 | 1,981 | 2,049 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,900 | 1,928 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,875 | 1,943 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 254 | 95 | 70 | 89 | 37.4% |
| As White | 133 | 51 | 35 | 47 | 38.3% |
| As Black | 121 | 44 | 35 | 42 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yige Shi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yige Shi's side.
First moves as White (133 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 130 | 97.7% | 52.3% |
| e4 | 3 | 2.3% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 52.3% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Shi usually continues c4 (53.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Shi usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Shi usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 16.7% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Shi usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 51 | 94.4% | 48.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 100.0% | 58.1% |
Yige Shi's chess games
All 254 games by Yige Shi in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 95 wins, 70 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 26 | 11/6/9 | 42.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 18 | 4/6/8 | 22.2% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 13 | 9/1/3 | 69.2% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 7/6/8 | 33.3% |
| E03 | Catalan | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Jiner Zhu | 2,547 | 15th Nat Games Ind Prel w | A00 |
| Jan 2026 | Qinxuanyi Wang | 2,245 | China Women's Open Blitz | E12 |
| Jan 2026 | Chuqiao Wang | 2,235 | China Women's Open Blitz | E12 |
| May 2025 | Ha,Yihan | 2,154 | CHN Team w | D37 |
| Jun 2026 | Iordache,Alexia-Andreea | 2,150 | World Youth Girls U18 | E71 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CHN w | 2024 | 16 | 8 | 1,819 |
| ch-CHN w | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,938 |
| CHN Team Women 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,056 |
| World Youth Girls U14 | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,890 |
| ch-CHN U12 Girls | 2023 | 11 | 7 | 1,410 |
| ch-CHN Women 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,084 |
| World Youth Girls U18 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,044 |
| 15th Nat PRC RR w | 2025 | 11 | 2 | 2,071 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yige Shi's chess games?
254 games by Yige Shi, from Oct 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 Yige Shi has played.
What does Yige Shi play on the first move as White?
Across 133 games with White in our database, Yige Shi opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yige Shi answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Yige Shi play as White?
As White, Yige Shi's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (26 games, 42.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 133 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yige Shi play as Black?
As Black, Yige Shi most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (10 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 121 games.
What is Yige Shi's FIDE rating?
Yige Shi is currently rated 1,981 in classical chess, 1,900 in rapid and 1,875 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,049 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Yige Shi played?
Our database contains 254 games by Yige Shi, covering Oct 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 95 wins, 70 draws, 89 losses (37.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yige Shi?
254 games by Yige Shi 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.