Prepare against Youqing Yang
China · World #106,320 classical · FIDE ID 8658692
When preparing against Youqing Yang, expect 1.c4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (71%).
Our database contains 75 games by Youqing Yang, covering Sep 2024 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Youqing Yang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Youqing Yang 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 | 1,711 | 1,737 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,657 | 1,680 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,787 | 1,787 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 32 | 12 | 31 | 42.7% |
| As White | 35 | 20 | 4 | 11 | 57.1% |
| As Black | 40 | 12 | 8 | 20 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Youqing Yang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Youqing Yang's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 22 | 62.9% | 61.4% |
| d4 | 13 | 37.1% | 65.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 63% of White games, 61.4% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Yang usually continues Nc3 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Yang usually continues g3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Yang usually continues Nc3 (80.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 65.4% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Yang usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (31% of these games) — Yang usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Yang usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 19 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 70.6% | 29.2% |
| f5 | 4 | 23.5% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Youqing Yang's chess games
All 75 games by Youqing Yang in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2024 - 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: 32 wins, 12 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Yuze Xu | 2,118 | TCh-CHN League B 2025 | C50 |
| Jan 2026 | Tianlu Peng | 2,093 | China Women's Open Blitz | C50 |
| Jan 2026 | Wangxueyao Mu | 1,941 | China Women's Open Blitz | D30 |
| Jan 2026 | Jingyi(GD) Peng | 1,932 | China Women's Chess Open | A14 |
| Jun 2025 | T Lopang | 1,817 | China-Africa Friendship | A16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China Women's Chess Open | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 1,892 |
| China Women's Open Blitz | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,072 |
| Chinese Youth Championships 2026 | Girls U12 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,619 |
| TCh-CHN League B 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 1,794 |
| Chinese Youth Rapid & Blitz Open 2026 | Blitz G12 | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 1,848 |
| Chinese Youth Rapid & Blitz Open 2026 | Rapid G12 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,641 |
| China-Africa Friendship | 2025 | 8 | 4 | 1,915 |
| 2026 China National Chess Open (Jian) | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,520 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Youqing Yang's chess games?
75 games by Youqing Yang, from Sep 2024 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 Youqing Yang has played.
What does Youqing Yang play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Youqing Yang opens with 1.c4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (37% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Youqing Yang answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...f5 (24% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Youqing Yang play as White?
As White, Youqing Yang's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Catalan (9 games, 55.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Youqing Yang play as Black?
As Black, Youqing Yang most often plays: Slav Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Youqing Yang's FIDE rating?
Youqing Yang is currently rated 1,711 in classical chess, 1,657 in rapid and 1,787 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,737 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Youqing Yang played?
Our database contains 75 games by Youqing Yang, covering Sep 2024 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 12 draws, 31 losses (42.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Youqing Yang?
75 games by Youqing Yang 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.