Prepare against Yili Wen
China · World #25,731 classical · FIDE ID 8612676
When preparing against Yili Wen, expect 1.c4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 45.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 165 games by Yili Wen, covering Sep 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yili Wen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yili Wen 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 | 2,013 | 2,122 | Jun 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,012 | 2,083 | Oct 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,934 | 1,934 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 165 | 64 | 39 | 62 | 38.8% |
| As White | 81 | 32 | 18 | 31 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 84 | 32 | 21 | 31 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yili Wen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yili Wen's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 50 | 61.7% | 51.0% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 27.2% | 40.9% |
| d4 | 9 | 11.1% | 72.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 62% of White games, 51.0% score
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Wen usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Wen usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Wen usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 27% of White games, 40.9% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Wen usually continues c4 (21.4% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Wen usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Wen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 26 | 66.7% | 57.7% |
| c5 | 9 | 23.1% | 61.1% |
| c6 | 4 | 10.3% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 74.2% | 41.3% |
| d5 | 8 | 25.8% | 43.8% |
Yili Wen's chess games
All 165 games by Yili Wen in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - Jul 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: 64 wins, 39 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 20 | 9/5/6 | 45.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 13 | 8/0/5 | 61.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| E05 | Catalan | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D10 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E18 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Brandon Jacobson | 2,526 | 31st Chicago Open | E15 |
| Dec 2020 | Guha Mitrabha | 2,445 | ch-Marshall CC 104th | A30 |
| Jun 2020 | Gleb Dudin | 2,387 | Hersonissos Online Open | D13 |
| Oct 2018 | Nazerke Nurgali | 2,263 | Wch U14 Girls | E18 |
| Jun 2020 | Varvara Saulina | 2,240 | Djerba Online w | C95 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Djerba Online w | 2020 | 17 | 9 | 1,976 |
| Wch U14 Girls | 2018 | 11 | 7 | 2,079 |
| Wch U12 Girls | 2016 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,704 |
| Wch U10 Girls | 2014 | 11 | 7 | 1,728 |
| RBI Open Qualifier 2 | 2020 | 10 | 4 | 1,967 |
| Zhongshan zt 3.5 w | 2015 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,815 |
| CHN Team w | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,998 |
| 2nd Shijiazhuang Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,115 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yili Wen's chess games?
165 games by Yili Wen, from Sep 2014 to Jul 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 Yili Wen has played.
What does Yili Wen play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Yili Wen opens with 1.c4 (62% of games), 1.Nf3 (27% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yili Wen answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games).
What openings does Yili Wen play as White?
As White, Yili Wen's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 61.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yili Wen play as Black?
As Black, Yili Wen most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Catalan (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Yili Wen's FIDE rating?
Yili Wen is currently rated 2,013 in classical chess, 2,012 in rapid and 1,934 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,122 (Jun 2022).
How many games has Yili Wen played?
Our database contains 165 games by Yili Wen, covering Sep 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 39 draws, 62 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yili Wen?
165 games by Yili Wen 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.