Prepare against Yijing Yang
WCM · China · World #11,935 classical · FIDE ID 8608601
Our database contains 436 games by Yijing Yang, covering Aug 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Yijing Yang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yijing Yang 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 | 2,142 | 2,149 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,014 | 2,019 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,951 | 1,956 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 436 | 154 | 138 | 144 | 35.3% |
| As White | 210 | 87 | 64 | 59 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 226 | 67 | 74 | 85 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yijing Yang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yijing Yang's side.
First moves as White (210 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 149 | 71.0% | 54.0% |
| Nf3 | 39 | 18.6% | 61.5% |
| c4 | 17 | 8.1% | 55.9% |
| e4 | 5 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 54.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Yang usually continues c4 (53.9% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Yang usually continues c4 (63.4% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Yang usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 61.5% score
- …d5 (49% of these games) — Yang usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Yang usually continues c4 (59.4% score)
- …c5 (3% of these games) — Yang usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 63 | 53.4% | 43.7% |
| c5 | 28 | 23.7% | 57.1% |
| c6 | 22 | 18.6% | 54.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 47 | 64.4% | 41.5% |
| d5 | 11 | 15.1% | 22.7% |
| e6 | 7 | 9.6% | 57.1% |
| f5 | 5 | 6.8% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.1% | 66.7% |
Yijing Yang's chess games
All 436 games by Yijing Yang in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2012 - 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: 154 wins, 138 draws, 144 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 33 | 16/10/7 | 48.5% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 29 | 13/11/5 | 44.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 6/7/1 | 42.9% |
| E05 | Catalan | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D27 | Indian Defense | 21 | 4/8/9 | 19.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 17 | 7/5/5 | 41.2% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 0/6/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Yulia Eskina | 2,451 | Queens' Asian Online Blitz Qualification 2026 | Games 1-100 | D85 |
| May 2026 | Mo Zhai | 2,365 | ch-CHN Women 2026 | E49 |
| Jan 2025 | Nayaka Budhidharma | 2,356 | 9th Johor Open | A31 |
| Jun 2026 | Mungunzul,Bat-Erdene | 2,328 | FIDE World Rapid Team | C10 |
| Dec 2018 | Yiyi Xiao | 2,295 | 1st Tianjin Binhai Cup | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CHN w | 2024 | 43 | 23.5 | 2,087 |
| ch-CHN w | 2025 | 30 | 11.5 | 1,967 |
| chB-CHN w | 2023 | 29 | 18.5 | 2,016 |
| CHN Team w | 2025 | 23 | 13.5 | 2,026 |
| Wch U12 Girls | 2013 | 22 | 13 | 1,800 |
| Wch U16 Girls | 2017 | 22 | 12 | 1,933 |
| chT-CHN | 2018 | 14 | 3.5 | 2,162 |
| CHN Team Women 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 8 | 2,202 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Xue Bai (13 games) · Tianqi Yan (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yijing Yang's chess games?
436 games by Yijing Yang, from Aug 2012 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 Yijing Yang has played.
What does Yijing Yang play on the first move as White?
Across 210 games with White in our database, Yijing Yang opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yijing Yang answers 1...e6 (53% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Yijing Yang play as White?
As White, Yijing Yang's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (33 games, 48.5% win rate); Slav Defense (29 games, 44.8% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 210 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yijing Yang play as Black?
As Black, Yijing Yang most often plays: Indian Defense (21 games, 19.0% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 41.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (16 games, 31.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 226 games.
What is Yijing Yang's FIDE rating?
Yijing Yang is currently rated 2,142 in classical chess, 2,014 in rapid and 1,951 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,149 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Yijing Yang played?
Our database contains 436 games by Yijing Yang, covering Aug 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 154 wins, 138 draws, 144 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yijing Yang?
436 games by Yijing Yang 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.