Prepare against Zhiyuan Shen
WFM · Australia · World #11,679 classical · FIDE ID 8608482
When preparing against Zhiyuan Shen, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (58%).
Our database contains 66 games by Zhiyuan Shen, covering Sep 2011 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Zhiyuan Shen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zhiyuan Shen 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 | 2,146 | 2,146 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,957 | 1,957 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 26 | 15 | 25 | 39.4% |
| As White | 30 | 17 | 6 | 7 | 56.7% |
| As Black | 36 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zhiyuan Shen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zhiyuan Shen's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Shen usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Shen usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Shen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 82.4% | 46.4% |
| e5 | 3 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 58.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 41.7% | 40.0% |
Zhiyuan Shen's chess games
All 66 games by Zhiyuan Shen in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 26 wins, 15 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Mihajlo Radovanovic | 2,423 | Churchie Int 2026 | C41 |
| Apr 2025 | Kai Jie Soo | 2,206 | Melbourne International Open | B00 |
| Sep 2024 | Yaniela Forgas Moreno | 2,203 | Olympiad Women-45 | B15 |
| Sep 2024 | Lara Janzelj | 2,193 | Olympiad Women-45 | C60 |
| Sep 2024 | Ronit Levitan | 2,137 | Olympiad Women-45 | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad Women-45 | 2024 | 10 | 7 | 2,216 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | 2026 | 10 | 5 | 2,127 |
| Melbourne International Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,188 |
| Asian Individual w | 2025 | 7 | 2 | 1,817 |
| Churchie Int 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 2,121 |
| Oceania Zonal w | 2025 | 6 | 5 | 2,093 |
| Gold Coast Open | 2024 | 5 | 1 | 1,935 |
| Oceania Zonal w 2025 | 2025 | 3 | 3 | 2,210 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zhiyuan Shen's chess games?
66 games by Zhiyuan Shen, from Sep 2011 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 Zhiyuan Shen has played.
What does Zhiyuan Shen play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Zhiyuan Shen opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zhiyuan Shen answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (42% of games).
What openings does Zhiyuan Shen play as White?
As White, Zhiyuan Shen's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zhiyuan Shen play as Black?
As Black, Zhiyuan Shen most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Zhiyuan Shen's FIDE rating?
Zhiyuan Shen is currently rated 2,146 in classical chess and 1,957 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,146 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Zhiyuan Shen played?
Our database contains 66 games by Zhiyuan Shen, covering Sep 2011 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 15 draws, 25 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zhiyuan Shen?
66 games by Zhiyuan Shen 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.