Prepare against Yuan Chen
China · World #2,543 classical · FIDE ID 8618860
Our database contains 403 games by Yuan Chen, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Yuan Chen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yuan 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 | 2,357 | 2,417 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,340 | 2,340 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,161 | 2,161 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 403 | 134 | 164 | 105 | 33.3% |
| As White | 199 | 81 | 79 | 39 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 204 | 53 | 85 | 66 | 26.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yuan Chen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yuan Chen's side.
First moves as White (199 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 106 | 53.3% | 62.3% |
| d4 | 47 | 23.6% | 58.5% |
| c4 | 22 | 11.1% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 11.1% | 45.5% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 62.3% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Chen usually continues Nf3 (62.2% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Chen usually continues Nf3 (56.5% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Chen usually continues d4 (86.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 58.5% score
- …Nf6 (72% of these games) — Chen usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Chen usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Chen usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 73 | 73.7% | 55.5% |
| e5 | 14 | 14.1% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 5 | 5.1% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.0% | 33.3% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 2.0% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 48 | 71.6% | 52.1% |
| d5 | 18 | 26.9% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Yuan Chen's chess games
All 403 games by Yuan Chen in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2016 - 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: 134 wins, 164 draws, 105 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 31 | 16/11/4 | 51.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 41 | 14/14/13 | 34.1% |
| E09 | Catalan | 20 | 3/12/5 | 15.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 17 | 5/7/5 | 29.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | Hua Ni | 2,668 | chT-CHN Div-A Rapid | E18 |
| Jul 2024 | Yue Wang | 2,652 | chT-CHN Div-A | E15 |
| Sep 2025 | Tong(QD) Xiao | 2,545 | 15th Nat PRC RR Teams | C63 |
| Jul 2025 | Nikolozi Kacharava | 2,519 | 34th Kavala Open | C42 |
| Aug 2025 | Xiongjian Peng | 2,518 | CHN League Division A Pt1 | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CHN | 2023 | 27 | 13.5 | 2,195 |
| Belt and Road Hunan Open C | 2019 | 18 | 12 | 1,916 |
| China zt 3.5 | 2023 | 18 | 9 | 2,153 |
| ch-CHN B | 2023 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,112 |
| chT-CHN Div-A | 2024 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,411 |
| World Youth Open U18 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,265 |
| ch-CHN | 2025 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,601 |
| 15th Nat PRC RR Teams | 2025 | 11 | 7 | 2,506 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Qi b Chen (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yuan Chen's chess games?
403 games by Yuan Chen, from Aug 2016 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 Yuan Chen has played.
What does Yuan Chen play on the first move as White?
Across 199 games with White in our database, Yuan Chen opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yuan Chen answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Yuan Chen play as White?
As White, Yuan Chen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (31 games, 51.6% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 199 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yuan Chen play as Black?
As Black, Yuan Chen most often plays: Sicilian (41 games, 34.1% win rate); Catalan (20 games, 15.0% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 204 games.
What is Yuan Chen's FIDE rating?
Yuan Chen is currently rated 2,357 in classical chess, 2,340 in rapid and 2,161 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,417 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Yuan Chen played?
Our database contains 403 games by Yuan Chen, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 134 wins, 164 draws, 105 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yuan Chen?
403 games by Yuan 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.