Prepare against Zilong Yang
IM · China · World #1,742 classical · FIDE ID 8641528
Our database contains 360 games by Zilong Yang, covering Mar 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zilong Yang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zilong 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 | 2,397 | 2,397 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,972 | 1,972 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,227 | 2,227 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 360 | 143 | 126 | 91 | 39.7% |
| As White | 181 | 78 | 65 | 38 | 43.1% |
| As Black | 179 | 65 | 61 | 53 | 36.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zilong Yang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zilong Yang's side.
First moves as White (181 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 181 | 100.0% | 61.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 61.0% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Yang usually continues Nf3 (66.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Yang usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Yang usually continues d4 (64.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 77 | 100.0% | 52.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 75 | 100.0% | 54.0% |
Zilong Yang's chess games
All 360 games by Zilong Yang in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2023 - 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: 143 wins, 126 draws, 91 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 30 | 11/9/10 | 36.7% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 23 | 13/6/4 | 56.5% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 18 | 4/11/3 | 22.2% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 16 | 9/4/3 | 56.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 40 | 10/12/18 | 25.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 36 | 13/12/11 | 36.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 21 | 8/8/5 | 38.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A33 | English Opening | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 8 | 2/6/0 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| E06 | Catalan | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Tin,Jingyao | 2,589 | Asian Individual 2026 | B42 |
| Jun 2025 | Di Li | 2,548 | 15th National Games Individual Prelim | A36 |
| Jul 2026 | Bocharov,D | 2,534 | Oskemen Open Masters 2026 | B91 |
| May 2025 | Changren Dai | 2,531 | Asian Individual | B48 |
| Aug 2025 | Adam Tukhaev | 2,531 | 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | C72 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CHN U12 | 2024 | 22 | 14.5 | 1,705 |
| Daqing Boyi Cup A | 2024 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,168 |
| chT-CHN | 2024 | 15 | 7.5 | 1,926 |
| Chinese Youth Championships 2026 | Boys U14 | 2026 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,178 |
| ch-CHN | 2025 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,355 |
| 15th Nat PRC RR Men | 2025 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,458 |
| ch-CHN 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,208 |
| 6th elllobregat Open | 2025 | 10 | 5 | 2,325 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zilong Yang's chess games?
360 games by Zilong Yang, from Mar 2023 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 Zilong Yang has played.
What does Zilong Yang play on the first move as White?
Across 181 games with White in our database, Zilong Yang opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zilong Yang answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Zilong Yang play as White?
As White, Zilong Yang's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (30 games, 36.7% win rate); Sicilian (23 games, 56.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (18 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 181 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zilong Yang play as Black?
As Black, Zilong Yang most often plays: Sicilian: Taimanov (40 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (36 games, 36.1% win rate); Sicilian (21 games, 38.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 179 games.
What is Zilong Yang's FIDE rating?
Zilong Yang is currently rated 2,397 in classical chess, 1,972 in rapid and 2,227 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,397 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Zilong Yang played?
Our database contains 360 games by Zilong Yang, covering Mar 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 143 wins, 126 draws, 91 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zilong Yang?
360 games by Zilong 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.