Prepare against Yining Chen
FM · China · World #5,186 classical · FIDE ID 8620946
When preparing against Yining Chen, expect 1.d4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (32% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Indian Defense as White, 20.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 518 games by Yining Chen, covering May 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Yining Chen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yining Chen 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 | 2,268 | 2,363 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,287 | 2,330 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,114 | 2,271 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 518 | 172 | 179 | 167 | 33.2% |
| As White | 258 | 94 | 92 | 72 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 260 | 78 | 87 | 95 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yining Chen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yining Chen's side.
First moves as White (258 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 238 | 92.2% | 54.8% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 4.3% | 45.5% |
| c4 | 8 | 3.1% | 56.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 54.8% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Chen usually continues c4 (53.1% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Chen usually continues c4 (57.6% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Chen usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 45.5% score
- …d5 (55% of these games) — Chen usually continues e3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Chen usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Chen usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 42 | 32.3% | 54.8% |
| e5 | 38 | 29.2% | 46.1% |
| c6 | 34 | 26.2% | 44.1% |
| c5 | 10 | 7.7% | 65.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 3.1% | 87.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 57 | 64.0% | 47.4% |
| Nf6 | 31 | 34.8% | 38.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Yining Chen's chess games
All 518 games by Yining Chen in the Chess.ceo database (May 2017 - 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: 172 wins, 179 draws, 167 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 54 | 19/20/15 | 35.2% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 30 | 13/10/7 | 43.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 20 | 4/6/10 | 20.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| E06 | Catalan | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 44 | 11/19/14 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 17 | 5/5/7 | 29.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 14 | 3/4/7 | 21.4% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | F Kaczur | 2,501 | SixDays Budapest Sept | E12 |
| Dec 2025 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 2,483 | World Rapid Women 2025 | E11 |
| Nov 2024 | Miaoyi Lu | 2,441 | ch-CHN Blitz w | B12 |
| Dec 2025 | Sumiya Chinguun | 2,407 | 6th elllobregat Open | E12 |
| Dec 2025 | Eline Roebers | 2,396 | World Rapid Women 2025 | E91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-CHN w | 2023 | 30 | 15 | 1,757 |
| chT-CHN w | 2024 | 26 | 13.5 | 2,115 |
| Wch U10 Girls | 2019 | 20 | 16.5 | 1,810 |
| China zt 3.5 w | 2025 | 18 | 8 | 2,050 |
| World Blitz Women 2025 | 2025 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,194 |
| chT-CHN Div-A | 2024 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,155 |
| Speed Chess w Q2 | 2020 | 12 | 3.5 | 1,751 |
| ch-CHN U14 Girls | 2023 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,763 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yining Chen's chess games?
518 games by Yining Chen, from May 2017 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 Yining Chen has played.
What does Yining Chen play on the first move as White?
Across 258 games with White in our database, Yining Chen opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yining Chen answers 1...e6 (32% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...c6 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Yining Chen play as White?
As White, Yining Chen's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (54 games, 35.2% win rate); Slav Defense (30 games, 43.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (20 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 258 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yining Chen play as Black?
As Black, Yining Chen most often plays: Slav Defense (44 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Réti Opening (14 games, 21.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 260 games.
What is Yining Chen's FIDE rating?
Yining Chen is currently rated 2,268 in classical chess, 2,287 in rapid and 2,114 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,363 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Yining Chen played?
Our database contains 518 games by Yining Chen, covering May 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 172 wins, 179 draws, 167 losses (33.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yining Chen?
518 games by Yining Chen 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.