Prepare against Frank Yee
FM · TTO · World #33,616 classical · FIDE ID 7700105
When preparing against Frank Yee, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%).
Our database contains 171 games by Frank Yee, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Frank Yee's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frank Yee 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 | 1,966 | 2,120 | May 2010 |
| Blitz | 2,075 | 2,084 | Oct 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 171 | 64 | 59 | 48 | 37.4% |
| As White | 85 | 34 | 33 | 18 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 86 | 30 | 26 | 30 | 34.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frank Yee's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frank Yee's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 77 | 90.6% | 59.1% |
| d4 | 8 | 9.4% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 59.1% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Yee usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Yee usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Yee usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Yee usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Yee usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Yee usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 39 | 86.7% | 47.4% |
| e6 | 6 | 13.3% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 92.3% | 60.4% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
Frank Yee's chess games
All 171 games by Frank Yee in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 64 wins, 59 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Kevin Denny | 2,302 | San Felipe zt | B74 |
| Sep 2013 | Ryan Harper | 2,264 | ch-TRI | D90 |
| Nov 2018 | Joshua Johnson | 2,261 | ch-TTO | C77 |
| Sep 2008 | Christo Cave | 2,250 | 16th De Verteuil Memorial | C02 |
| Oct 1998 | Christian Esplana Huaman | 2,220 | Olympiad-33 | C89 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-TTO | 2018 | 17 | 8 | 2,044 |
| Port of Spain Knights Open | 2015 | 16 | 13 | 2,177 |
| Port of Spain Open | 2017 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,084 |
| Olympiad-33 | 1998 | 11 | 5 | 2,216 |
| ch-TRI | 2013 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,125 |
| Olympiad-36 | 2004 | 10 | 5 | 2,213 |
| Valencia Sub zt 2.3.5 | 2000 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,081 |
| Merida Sub zt 2.3.5 | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,231 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frank Yee's chess games?
171 games by Frank Yee, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Frank Yee has played.
What does Frank Yee play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Frank Yee opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frank Yee answers 1...e5 (87% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Frank Yee play as White?
As White, Frank Yee's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frank Yee play as Black?
As Black, Frank Yee most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Italian Game (12 games, 58.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Frank Yee's FIDE rating?
Frank Yee is currently rated 1,966 in classical chess and 2,075 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,120 (May 2010).
How many games has Frank Yee played?
Our database contains 171 games by Frank Yee, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 59 draws, 48 losses (37.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank Yee?
171 games by Frank Yee 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.