Prepare against Yimin Zeng
China · World #51,383 classical · FIDE ID 8645914
When preparing against Yimin Zeng, expect 1.Nf3 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%).
Our database contains 38 games by Yimin Zeng, covering Sep 2023 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Yimin Zeng's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yimin Zeng 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 | 1,889 | 1,904 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,676 | 1,677 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,600 | 1,604 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 14 | 7 | 17 | 36.8% |
| As White | 19 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 21.1% |
| As Black | 19 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 52.6% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2023-2026): 95 rated games against 83 different opponents, across 10 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 22 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 50.0% | 1,865 | 1,945 | 6 |
| Rapid | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 37.5% | 1,807 | 1,407 | 2 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 36 | 15 | 6 | 15 | 41.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 50.0% |
Wins over titled players: 3 vs CM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 20 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 1,917 | 1,964 |
| 2025 | 45 | 24 | 5 | 16 | 1,830 | 1,856 |
| 2024 | 19 | 8 | 1 | 10 | 1,807 | 1,407 |
| 2023 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 1,400 | 1,240 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yimin Zeng's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yimin Zeng's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 13 | 68.4% | 38.5% |
| d4 | 4 | 21.1% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 68% of White games, 38.5% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Zeng usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Zeng usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Zeng usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Zeng usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Zeng usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 100.0% | 72.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 70.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
Yimin Zeng's chess games
All 38 games by Yimin Zeng in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2023 - Nov 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: 14 wins, 7 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A09 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D78 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Xiangbo Yu | 2,122 | National Open Shenzhen | B18 |
| Jun 2026 | Taoyu Zhong | 2,073 | National Open Shenzhen | A09 |
| Aug 2025 | Yibai Ren | 2,000 | TCh-CHN League B 2025 | B12 |
| Aug 2025 | Youjia Li | 1,932 | TCh-CHN League B 2025 | A15 |
| Aug 2025 | Jingyuan Lu | 1,901 | TCh-CHN League B 2025 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Youth Team Chess Championship 2026 | B16 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,843 |
| ch-CHN U12 | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,400 |
| TCh-CHN League B 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,800 |
| National Open Shenzhen | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,022 |
| Chinese Youth Championships 2026 | Boys U16 | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,046 |
| TCh-CHN League B 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,736 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yimin Zeng's chess games?
38 games by Yimin Zeng, from Sep 2023 to Nov 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 Yimin Zeng has played.
What does Yimin Zeng play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Yimin Zeng opens with 1.Nf3 (68% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yimin Zeng answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games).
What openings does Yimin Zeng play as White?
As White, Yimin Zeng's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yimin Zeng play as Black?
As Black, Yimin Zeng most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Yimin Zeng's FIDE rating?
Yimin Zeng is currently rated 1,889 in classical chess, 1,676 in rapid and 1,600 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,904 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Yimin Zeng played?
Our database contains 38 games by Yimin Zeng, covering Sep 2023 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 7 draws, 17 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yimin Zeng?
38 games by Yimin Zeng 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.