Prepare against Gareth Yeo
United Kingdom · World #27,495 classical · FIDE ID 1801570
Our database contains 233 games by Gareth Yeo, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gareth Yeo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gareth Yeo 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 | 2,001 | 2,087 | Jul 2006 |
| Blitz | 1,949 | 1,965 | Aug 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 233 | 84 | 77 | 72 | 36.1% |
| As White | 124 | 48 | 44 | 32 | 38.7% |
| As Black | 109 | 36 | 33 | 40 | 33.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gareth Yeo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gareth Yeo's side.
First moves as White (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 113 | 91.1% | 56.6% |
| e4 | 5 | 4.0% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 56.6% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Yeo usually continues c4 (58.9% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Yeo usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Yeo usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 70.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Yeo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Yeo usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Yeo usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 49 | 83.1% | 45.9% |
| c6 | 5 | 8.5% | 20.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 5.1% | 16.7% |
| b6 | 2 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 48.5% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 42.4% | 53.6% |
| g6 | 2 | 6.1% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
Gareth Yeo's chess games
All 233 games by Gareth Yeo in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 84 wins, 77 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 22 | 11/8/3 | 50.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 19 | 9/4/6 | 47.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 26 | 10/9/7 | 38.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 11 | 1/9/1 | 9.1% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | Hendrik Hoffmann | 2,242 | chT1-BCF 2021 (4NCL) online | D36 |
| Jul 2005 | Peter Varley | 2,198 | 2nd South Wales Open | A42 |
| Nov 2010 | Gordon Meyer | 2,166 | chT2-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | B46 |
| Jun 2020 | Partha Mulay | 2,147 | chT3-BCF 1920 (4NCL) Online Playoffs | C13 |
| Jun 2020 | Chirag Hosdurga | 2,132 | chT3-BCF 1920 (4NCL) Online Playoffs | E73 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Weston Major Open | 2018 | 13 | 9.5 | 1,821 |
| ch-WLS Major | 2005 | 13 | 7.5 | 1,806 |
| chT3-BCF 0910 (4NCL) | 2010 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,126 |
| South Wales Winter Open | 2007 | 10 | 3 | 1,715 |
| 5th South Wales Open | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,009 |
| 6th South Wales Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,143 |
| 2nd South Wales Open | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,183 |
| 3rd South Wales Open | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,921 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gareth Yeo's chess games?
233 games by Gareth Yeo, from Jul 2006 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 Gareth Yeo has played.
What does Gareth Yeo play on the first move as White?
Across 124 games with White in our database, Gareth Yeo opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gareth Yeo answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (48% of games), 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Gareth Yeo play as White?
As White, Gareth Yeo's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (22 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 124 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gareth Yeo play as Black?
As Black, Gareth Yeo most often plays: Sicilian (26 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 109 games.
What is Gareth Yeo's FIDE rating?
Gareth Yeo is currently rated 2,001 in classical chess and 1,949 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,087 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Gareth Yeo played?
Our database contains 233 games by Gareth Yeo, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 84 wins, 77 draws, 72 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gareth Yeo?
233 games by Gareth Yeo 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.