Prepare against Yiru Chen
China · World #37,973 classical · FIDE ID 8610258
When preparing against Yiru Chen, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 117 games by Yiru Chen, covering Aug 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Yiru Chen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yiru 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 | 1,945 | 1,945 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,859 | 1,897 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,954 | 1,954 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 47 | 21 | 49 | 40.2% |
| As White | 57 | 20 | 13 | 24 | 35.1% |
| As Black | 60 | 27 | 8 | 25 | 45.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yiru Chen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yiru Chen's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 56 | 100.0% | 46.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.4% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Chen usually continues Nf3 (44.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Chen usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Chen usually continues d4 (44.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 100.0% | 52.1% |
Yiru Chen's chess games
All 117 games by Yiru Chen in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - Sep 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: 47 wins, 21 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 4/3/11 | 22.2% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E04 | Catalan | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E37 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Manli Liu | 2,190 | chB-CHN w | B85 |
| Oct 2020 | Imanol Toledo Sanz | 2,177 | FISU World University | B52 |
| Oct 2018 | Shengxin Zhao | 2,107 | Xingtai Open | B92 |
| Jul 2017 | Yuxin Du | 2,064 | chB-CHN w | B53 |
| Oct 2018 | Nadezhda Antonova | 2,038 | Xingtai Open | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zibo zt 3.5 w | 2017 | 11 | 5 | 1,845 |
| FIDE World Corporate GpB | 2024 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,922 |
| TCh-CHN League B 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,852 |
| 2nd Tianjin Binhai Cup | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,777 |
| chB-CHN w | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,018 |
| FIDE World Team Amateur Rapid Chess Cup 2026 - Pool B | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,739 |
| Asian University w | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,709 |
| FISU World University | 2020 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,898 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yiru Chen's chess games?
117 games by Yiru Chen, from Aug 2015 to Sep 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 Yiru Chen has played.
What does Yiru Chen play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Yiru Chen opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yiru Chen answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Yiru Chen play as White?
As White, Yiru Chen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yiru Chen play as Black?
As Black, Yiru Chen most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Yiru Chen's FIDE rating?
Yiru Chen is currently rated 1,945 in classical chess, 1,859 in rapid and 1,954 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,945 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Yiru Chen played?
Our database contains 117 games by Yiru Chen, covering Aug 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 21 draws, 49 losses (40.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yiru Chen?
117 games by Yiru 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.