Prepare against Zimo Yan
China · World #64,416 classical · FIDE ID 8635668
When preparing against Zimo Yan, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 35 games by Zimo Yan, covering Oct 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zimo Yan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zimo Yan 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 | 1,840 | 1,844 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,702 | 1,704 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 12 | 3 | 20 | 34.3% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zimo Yan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zimo Yan's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 100.0% | 41.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 41.2% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Yan usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Yan usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 84.6% | 40.9% |
| c5 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Zimo Yan's chess games
All 35 games by Zimo Yan in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2019 - 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: 12 wins, 3 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B24 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Bo Li | 2,200 | CHN Nat Open Suzhou | D85 |
| Aug 2024 | Yibai Ren | 1,910 | 4th Binhai Cup B | E60 |
| Oct 2025 | Wangxueyao Mu | 1,897 | CHN Nat Open Suzhou | A11 |
| Aug 2019 | Paul Boulos | 1,638 | Wch U08 | A47 |
| Oct 2025 | Hankun(SH) Shi | 1,594 | CHN Nat Open Suzhou | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CHN U12 | 2023 | 10 | 5 | 1,719 |
| CHN Nat Open Suzhou | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 1,919 |
| ch-CHN B | 2023 | 4 | 1 | 1,809 |
| Wch U08 | 2019 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,495 |
| ch-CHN U14 | 2024 | 3 | 0 | 1,258 |
| ch-CHN sf | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,483 |
| 4th Binhai Cup B | 2024 | 2 | 1 | 1,923 |
| Chinese Youth Championships 2026 | Boys U18 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,826 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zimo Yan's chess games?
35 games by Zimo Yan, from Oct 2019 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 Zimo Yan has played.
What does Zimo Yan play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Zimo Yan opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zimo Yan answers 1...e6 (85% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Zimo Yan play as White?
As White, Zimo Yan's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zimo Yan play as Black?
As Black, Zimo Yan most often plays: French: Classical Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Zimo Yan's FIDE rating?
Zimo Yan is currently rated 1,840 in classical chess, 1,702 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,844 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Zimo Yan played?
Our database contains 35 games by Zimo Yan, covering Oct 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 3 draws, 20 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zimo Yan?
35 games by Zimo Yan 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.