Prepare against Yiwen Ding
United Kingdom · World #29,651 classical · FIDE ID 495980
When preparing against Yiwen Ding, expect 1.d4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (53%).
Our database contains 138 games by Yiwen Ding, covering Mar 2023 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Yiwen Ding's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yiwen Ding 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 | 1,988 | 1,988 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,892 | 1,892 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,799 | 1,799 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 138 | 42 | 51 | 44 | 30.4% |
| As White | 65 | 19 | 31 | 15 | 29.2% |
| As Black | 73 | 23 | 20 | 29 | 31.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yiwen Ding's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yiwen Ding's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 58 | 89.2% | 53.4% |
| b3 | 5 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 53.4% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ding usually continues c4 (43.1% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Ding usually continues c4 (64.6% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Ding usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 8% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Ding usually continues Bb2 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Ding usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Ding usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 19 | 52.8% | 44.7% |
| c5 | 17 | 47.2% | 58.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 53.3% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 46.7% | 46.4% |
Yiwen Ding's chess games
All 138 games by Yiwen Ding in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2023 - 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: 42 wins, 51 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 7/4/0 | 63.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 11 | 1/6/4 | 9.1% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| E52 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E09 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C02 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/2/1 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | James Golding | 2,169 | 15th LCC Super Rapid | D00 |
| Aug 2026 | George Zhao | 2,125 | 2026 British Chess Championships: Under 16 | D11 |
| Feb 2025 | Ruqayyah Rida | 2,101 | Wightlink Int Masters | E71 |
| Aug 2026 | Noah Bevis | 2,084 | V Kingston Inv 2026 | D35 |
| Aug 2025 | Jonathan W Arnott | 2,079 | 111th ch-GBR Major Open | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sat) | 2026 | 10 | 4 | 1,786 |
| V Mindsports Int Open | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,886 |
| ch-BCF U14 rapid | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,669 |
| ch-BCF U14 Blitz | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,850 |
| 111th ch-GBR Major Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,036 |
| Wightlink Int Masters | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 1,934 |
| V Kingston Inv 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 3 | 1,935 |
| 112th ch-GBR Major Open | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,928 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yiwen Ding's chess games?
138 games by Yiwen Ding, from Mar 2023 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 Yiwen Ding has played.
What does Yiwen Ding play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Yiwen Ding opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.b3 (8% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yiwen Ding answers 1...c6 (53% of games), 1...c5 (47% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (47% of games).
What openings does Yiwen Ding play as White?
As White, Yiwen Ding's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yiwen Ding play as Black?
As Black, Yiwen Ding most often plays: Indian Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Yiwen Ding's FIDE rating?
Yiwen Ding is currently rated 1,988 in classical chess, 1,892 in rapid and 1,799 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,988 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Yiwen Ding played?
Our database contains 138 games by Yiwen Ding, covering Mar 2023 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 51 draws, 44 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yiwen Ding?
138 games by Yiwen Ding 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.