Prepare against Gu,Yi
China · World #62,280 classical · FIDE ID 8642214
When preparing against Gu,Yi, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 53 games by Gu,Yi, covering May 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gu,Yi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gu,Yi 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 | 1,848 | 1,848 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,714 | 1,787 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 11 | 24 | 18 | 20.8% |
| As White | 25 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 28 | 6 | 13 | 9 | 21.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gu,Yi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gu,Yi's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 100.0% | 42.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 42.0% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Gu,Yi usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Gu,Yi usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Gu,Yi usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 81.8% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 40.9% |
Gu,Yi's chess games
All 53 games by Gu,Yi in the Chess.ceo database (May 2023 - 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: 11 wins, 24 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 11 | 1/7/3 | 9.1% |
| D27 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D64 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A39 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Haoming Qu | 2,181 | ch-CHN 2026 | A41 |
| May 2026 | Kuixiu Feng | 1,922 | ch-CHN 2026 | B90 |
| Apr 2023 | Tao Pan | 1,914 | ch-CHN sf | D05 |
| Jun 2025 | Huaqi Liu | 1,853 | ch-CHN | A07 |
| May 2026 | Dongfang Pei | 1,525 | ch-CHN 2026 | D52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CHN U16 | 2024 | 21 | 10.5 | 1,548 |
| ch-CHN 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,015 |
| ch-CHN | 2025 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,853 |
| ch-CHN sf | 2023 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,748 |
| chT-CHN B | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,811 |
| Chinese Youth U16 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gu,Yi's chess games?
53 games by Gu,Yi, from May 2023 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 Gu,Yi has played.
What does Gu,Yi play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Gu,Yi opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gu,Yi answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Gu,Yi play as White?
As White, Gu,Yi's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gu,Yi play as Black?
As Black, Gu,Yi most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Gu,Yi's FIDE rating?
Gu,Yi is currently rated 1,848 in classical chess, 1,714 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,848 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Gu,Yi played?
Our database contains 53 games by Gu,Yi, covering May 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 24 draws, 18 losses (20.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gu,Yi?
53 games by Gu,Yi 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.