Prepare against Yihua Ding
United Kingdom · World #135,565 classical · FIDE ID 495999
When preparing against Yihua Ding, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 96 games by Yihua Ding, covering Apr 2024 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Yihua Ding's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yihua Ding 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 | 1,631 | 1,692 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,463 | 1,488 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 20 | 13 | 63 | 20.8% |
| As White | 47 | 8 | 9 | 30 | 17.0% |
| As Black | 49 | 12 | 4 | 33 | 24.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yihua Ding's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yihua Ding's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 46 | 97.9% | 26.1% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 26.1% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Ding usually continues c4 (20.7% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Ding usually continues c4 (31.3% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Ding usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Ding usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 84.6% | 22.7% |
| c6 | 4 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Yihua Ding's chess games
All 96 games by Yihua Ding in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2024 - 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: 20 wins, 13 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E00 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D06 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E27 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A60 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Warimwe David James | 1,832 | 2026 British Chess Championships: Under 16 | A01 |
| Mar 2026 | Rose Burgess | 1,756 | English Youth Championships 2026 | D15 |
| Aug 2025 | Tavish Railwani | 1,714 | 111th ch-GBR Major Open | E00 |
| Aug 2025 | Luc Pleimling | 1,664 | 111th ch-GBR Major Open | A46 |
| Mar 2026 | Diah Patel | 1,624 | English Youth Championships 2026 | E27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool B | 2025 | 12 | 0 | 1,460 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2025 | 12 | 0.5 | 1,464 |
| World Youth Girls U16 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 1,649 |
| ch-BCF U14 Blitz | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,318 |
| ch-BCF U14 rapid | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,474 |
| 111th ch-GBR Major Open | 2025 | 8 | 2 | 1,561 |
| ch-BCF U14 | 2024 | 6 | 1 | 1,311 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Under 16 | 2026 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,596 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yihua Ding's chess games?
96 games by Yihua Ding, from Apr 2024 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 Yihua Ding has played.
What does Yihua Ding play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Yihua Ding opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yihua Ding answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Yihua Ding play as White?
As White, Yihua Ding's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yihua Ding play as Black?
As Black, Yihua Ding most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Yihua Ding's FIDE rating?
Yihua Ding is currently rated 1,631 in classical chess, 1,463 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,692 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Yihua Ding played?
Our database contains 96 games by Yihua Ding, covering Apr 2024 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 13 draws, 63 losses (20.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yihua Ding?
96 games by Yihua Ding 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.