Prepare against Cohen Young
CM · New Zealand · World #19,332 classical · FIDE ID 4317440
Our database contains 209 games by Cohen Young, covering May 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Cohen Young's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cohen Young 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 | 2,063 | 2,070 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,008 | 2,028 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,821 | 1,835 | Jan 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 209 | 96 | 32 | 81 | 45.9% |
| As White | 102 | 54 | 13 | 35 | 52.9% |
| As Black | 107 | 42 | 19 | 46 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cohen Young's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cohen Young's side.
First moves as White (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 91 | 89.2% | 56.0% |
| d4 | 9 | 8.8% | 83.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 56.0% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Young usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Young usually continues Nc3 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Young usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 83.3% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Young usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Young usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Young usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 48 | 87.3% | 42.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 5.5% | 83.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 94.1% | 59.4% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Cohen Young's chess games
All 209 games by Cohen Young in the Chess.ceo database (May 2022 - 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: 96 wins, 32 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 12 | 5/0/7 | 41.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 2/1/11 | 14.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Peter T Roberson | 2,432 | Titled Tue Late | A45 |
| Aug 2025 | Athanasios Mastrovasilis | 2,424 | Titled Tue Late | B00 |
| Nov 2024 | M Playa | 2,376 | Titled Tue Late | C19 |
| Nov 2024 | Neven Hercegovac | 2,296 | Titled Tue Late | B11 |
| Aug 2025 | Colin Federer | 2,294 | Titled Tue Late | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 60 | 22.5 | 2,075 |
| Wellington Open | 2023 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,735 |
| George Trundle Masters | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,921 |
| 130th ch-NZL Open A | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,884 |
| ch-Wellington CC B | 2022 | 9 | 8 | 2,051 |
| Wellington CC Summer Cup | 2023 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,072 |
| Wellington Mazur Memorial | 2022 | 8 | 5 | 2,131 |
| Bob Wade 2026 | Peter Weir Masters | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 2,066 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cohen Young's chess games?
209 games by Cohen Young, from May 2022 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 Cohen Young has played.
What does Cohen Young play on the first move as White?
Across 102 games with White in our database, Cohen Young opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cohen Young answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Cohen Young play as White?
As White, Cohen Young's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 102 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cohen Young play as Black?
As Black, Cohen Young most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Catalan (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 107 games.
What is Cohen Young's FIDE rating?
Cohen Young is currently rated 2,063 in classical chess, 2,008 in rapid and 1,821 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,070 (May 2026).
How many games has Cohen Young played?
Our database contains 209 games by Cohen Young, covering May 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 96 wins, 32 draws, 81 losses (45.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cohen Young?
209 games by Cohen Young 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.