Prepare against Zhiyuan Chen
China · World #52,540 classical · FIDE ID 8624470
Our database contains 93 games by Zhiyuan Chen, covering May 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zhiyuan Chen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zhiyuan 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 | 1,883 | 1,884 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,777 | 1,777 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,751 | 1,751 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 34 | 28 | 31 | 36.6% |
| As White | 50 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 38.0% |
| As Black | 43 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 34.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zhiyuan Chen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zhiyuan Chen's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 43 | 86.0% | 60.5% |
| c4 | 4 | 8.0% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 6.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 86% of White games, 60.5% score
- …d5 (49% of these games) — Chen usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Chen usually continues g3 (52.8% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Chen usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 8% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Chen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Chen usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Chen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 100.0% | 52.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 100.0% | 40.6% |
Zhiyuan Chen's chess games
All 93 games by Zhiyuan Chen in the Chess.ceo database (May 2018 - 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: 34 wins, 28 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 24 | 9/10/5 | 37.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A35 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D79 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Changda Gong | 2,152 | Guangming Science City | A15 |
| Oct 2024 | Yu A. Hu | 2,137 | Guangming Science City | A07 |
| Dec 2019 | Hendry Jamals | 2,076 | 11th Penang Open | B52 |
| Feb 2024 | Muxi Chen | 1,834 | ch-CHN U14 | A30 |
| Nov 2018 | Ilan Schnaider | 1,723 | Wch U08 | B87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CHN U14 | 2024 | 10 | 7 | 1,762 |
| 11th Penang Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,842 |
| 3rd Tianjin Binhai Cup B | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,531 |
| Belt and Road Hunan Open C | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| Chinese Youth Team Chess Championship 2026 | B16 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,997 |
| Wch U08 | 2018 | 8 | 4 | 1,673 |
| Guangming Science City | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 2,076 |
| Hong Kong Open | 2023 | 8 | 5 | 1,577 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zhiyuan Chen's chess games?
93 games by Zhiyuan Chen, from May 2018 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 Zhiyuan Chen has played.
What does Zhiyuan Chen play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Zhiyuan Chen opens with 1.Nf3 (86% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zhiyuan Chen answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Zhiyuan Chen play as White?
As White, Zhiyuan Chen's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Catalan (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zhiyuan Chen play as Black?
As Black, Zhiyuan Chen most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Zhiyuan Chen's FIDE rating?
Zhiyuan Chen is currently rated 1,883 in classical chess, 1,777 in rapid and 1,751 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,884 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Zhiyuan Chen played?
Our database contains 93 games by Zhiyuan Chen, covering May 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 28 draws, 31 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zhiyuan Chen?
93 games by Zhiyuan 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.