Prepare against Christopher Woojin Yoo
GM · United States · World #149 classical · FIDE ID 30909694
When preparing against Christopher Woojin Yoo, expect 1.e4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Grünfeld Defense as Black, 45.2% over 42 games.
Our database contains 3,850 games by Christopher Woojin Yoo, covering Aug 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Christopher Woojin Yoo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christopher Woojin Yoo 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 | 2,600 | 2,616 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,501 | 2,501 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,592 | 2,592 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,850 | 2,206 | 716 | 928 | 57.3% |
| As White | 1,936 | 1,207 | 334 | 395 | 62.3% |
| As Black | 1,914 | 999 | 382 | 533 | 52.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christopher Woojin Yoo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christopher Woojin Yoo's side.
First moves as White (1,936 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,193 | 61.6% | 67.5% |
| d4 | 431 | 22.3% | 73.4% |
| Nf3 | 230 | 11.9% | 79.1% |
| c4 | 52 | 2.7% | 88.5% |
| g3 | 12 | 0.6% | 83.3% |
| b3 | 7 | 0.4% | 85.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 67.5% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Yoo usually continues Nf3 (67.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Yoo usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Yoo usually continues d4 (58.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 73.4% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Yoo usually continues c4 (71.8% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Yoo usually continues c4 (76.5% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Yoo usually continues e4 (85.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (827 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 447 | 54.1% | 61.3% |
| e5 | 176 | 21.3% | 59.7% |
| c6 | 115 | 13.9% | 68.7% |
| e6 | 35 | 4.2% | 65.7% |
| d6 | 16 | 1.9% | 84.4% |
| g6 | 12 | 1.5% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (666 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 596 | 89.5% | 61.9% |
| d5 | 56 | 8.4% | 56.3% |
| g6 | 5 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Christopher Woojin Yoo's chess games
All 3,850 games by Christopher Woojin Yoo in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 2,206 wins, 716 draws, 928 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 178 | 107/30/41 | 60.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 128 | 68/31/29 | 53.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 118 | 66/16/36 | 55.9% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 93 | 63/17/13 | 67.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 63 | 40/6/17 | 63.5% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 62 | 52/7/3 | 83.9% |
| A15 | English Opening | 55 | 36/6/13 | 65.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 45 | 32/6/7 | 71.1% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 43 | 29/6/8 | 67.4% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 40 | 19/12/9 | 47.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 183 | 93/40/50 | 50.8% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 148 | 76/30/42 | 51.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 87 | 47/17/23 | 54.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 87 | 44/26/17 | 50.6% |
| A16 | English Opening | 71 | 33/19/19 | 46.5% |
| D02 | London System | 69 | 32/15/22 | 46.4% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 59 | 38/7/14 | 64.4% |
| E51 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 47 | 23/9/15 | 48.9% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 42 | 19/7/16 | 45.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 41 | 24/3/14 | 58.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,804 | Titled Tue Early | A05 |
| Mar 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,783 | Titled Tue Late | B30 |
| May 2025 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,782 | Titled Tue Early | A32 |
| Oct 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,777 | Titled Tue Late | A06 |
| Jul 2022 | Levon Aronian | 2,775 | Chess.com Rapid Wk19 Swiss | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 2,191 | 1,559.5 | 2,577 |
| Junior Speed Final | 2021 | 56 | 33 | 2,634 |
| Junior Speed Qual | 2022 | 55 | 26.5 | 2,620 |
| Junior Speed Qual Americas | 2021 | 37 | 25 | 2,586 |
| Titled Arena Apr 3rd | 2021 | 37 | 22 | 2,538 |
| ch-USA U20 | 2024 | 36 | 23 | 2,595 |
| PRO League Stage | 2019 | 27 | 9.5 | 2,375 |
| Bullet Chess Losers | 2024 | 26 | 12.5 | 2,716 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Hans Moke Niemann (54 games) · Hikaru Nakamura (40 games) · Praggnanandhaa R (38 games) · Raunak Sadhwani (33 games) · Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (32 games) · Nihal Sarin (32 games) · V Pranav (31 games) · Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara (25 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christopher Woojin Yoo's chess games?
3,850 games by Christopher Woojin Yoo, from Aug 2015 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 Christopher Woojin Yoo has played.
What does Christopher Woojin Yoo play on the first move as White?
Across 1,936 games with White in our database, Christopher Woojin Yoo opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christopher Woojin Yoo answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Christopher Woojin Yoo play as White?
As White, Christopher Woojin Yoo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (178 games, 60.1% win rate); Indian Defense (128 games, 53.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (118 games, 55.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,936 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christopher Woojin Yoo play as Black?
As Black, Christopher Woojin Yoo most often plays: Sicilian (183 games, 50.8% win rate); Indian Defense (148 games, 51.4% win rate); Réti Opening (87 games, 54.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,914 games.
What is Christopher Woojin Yoo's FIDE rating?
Christopher Woojin Yoo is currently rated 2,600 in classical chess, 2,501 in rapid and 2,592 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,616 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Christopher Woojin Yoo played?
Our database contains 3,850 games by Christopher Woojin Yoo, covering Aug 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 2,206 wins, 716 draws, 928 losses (57.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christopher Woojin Yoo?
3,850 games by Christopher Woojin Yoo 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.