Prepare against Yihan Meng
IM · China · World #627 classical · FIDE ID 8631891
When preparing against Yihan Meng, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game as Black, 24.3% over 37 games.
Our database contains 741 games by Yihan Meng, covering Aug 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Yihan Meng's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yihan Meng 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 | 2,494 | 2,502 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,453 | 2,478 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,447 | 2,467 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 741 | 358 | 172 | 209 | 48.3% |
| As White | 377 | 195 | 75 | 105 | 51.7% |
| As Black | 364 | 163 | 97 | 104 | 44.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yihan Meng's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yihan Meng's side.
First moves as White (377 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 284 | 75.3% | 60.2% |
| c4 | 30 | 8.0% | 80.0% |
| d4 | 27 | 7.2% | 59.3% |
| g3 | 16 | 4.2% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 5 | 1.3% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 60.2% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Meng usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Meng usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Meng usually continues d4 (51.9% score)
- 1.c4 — 8% of White games, 80.0% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Meng usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Meng usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Meng usually continues g3 (90.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (148 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 64 | 43.2% | 53.9% |
| e6 | 31 | 20.9% | 62.9% |
| d6 | 18 | 12.2% | 58.3% |
| c6 | 16 | 10.8% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 12 | 8.1% | 45.8% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (142 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 80 | 56.3% | 51.9% |
| d6 | 40 | 28.2% | 83.8% |
| Nf6 | 15 | 10.6% | 63.3% |
| g5 | 2 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Yihan Meng's chess games
All 741 games by Yihan Meng in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 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: 358 wins, 172 draws, 209 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 53 | 33/5/15 | 62.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 38 | 18/12/7 | 47.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 10/7/6 | 43.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 20 | 9/4/7 | 45.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 16 | 10/0/6 | 62.5% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 8/0/2 | 80.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 45 | 15/19/11 | 33.3% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 37 | 9/16/12 | 24.3% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 28 | 9/8/11 | 32.1% |
| C41 | Philidor | 24 | 15/3/6 | 62.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 21 | 9/5/7 | 42.9% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 15 | 11/3/1 | 73.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 9/1/2 | 75.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,701 | Titled Tue | D20 |
| Dec 2025 | Nodirbek Yakubboev | 2,691 | World Rapid 2025 | D20 |
| Mar 2026 | Alexey Sarana | 2,683 | 3rd 3-0 Thursday | B07 |
| Nov 2025 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 2,681 | Titled Tue | C42 |
| Dec 2025 | Kirill Alekseenko | 2,659 | World Rapid 2025 | B67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 152 | 94.5 | 2,449 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 141 | 81.5 | 2,402 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 33 | 20.5 | 2,400 |
| World Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 19 | 9 | 2,533 |
| China zt 3.5 | 2023 | 18 | 8 | 2,196 |
| Shanghai Haiwan Cup New Star Chess Tournament 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,319 |
| World Rapid 2025 | 2025 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,769 |
| CHN League Division A Pt1 | 2026 | 12 | 8 | 2,615 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Haochen Jiang (12 games) · Di Zhang (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yihan Meng's chess games?
741 games by Yihan Meng, from Aug 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 Yihan Meng has played.
What does Yihan Meng play on the first move as White?
Across 377 games with White in our database, Yihan Meng opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yihan Meng answers 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...d6 (28% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Yihan Meng play as White?
As White, Yihan Meng's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (53 games, 62.3% win rate); Italian Game (38 games, 47.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (23 games, 43.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 377 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yihan Meng play as Black?
As Black, Yihan Meng most often plays: Petrov's Defense (45 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (37 games, 24.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (28 games, 32.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 364 games.
What is Yihan Meng's FIDE rating?
Yihan Meng is currently rated 2,494 in classical chess, 2,453 in rapid and 2,447 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,502 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Yihan Meng played?
Our database contains 741 games by Yihan Meng, covering Aug 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 358 wins, 172 draws, 209 losses (48.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yihan Meng?
741 games by Yihan Meng 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.