Prepare against Hanchi Yao
United States · World #29,699 classical · FIDE ID 30957397
Our database contains 78 games by Hanchi Yao, covering Jul 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hanchi Yao's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hanchi Yao 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 | 1,988 | 2,162 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,091 | 2,091 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 15 | 20 | 43 | 19.2% |
| As White | 39 | 7 | 12 | 20 | 17.9% |
| As Black | 39 | 8 | 8 | 23 | 20.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hanchi Yao's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hanchi Yao's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 39 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Yao usually continues c4 (30.8% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Yao usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Yao usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 94.1% | 31.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 45.5% |
Hanchi Yao's chess games
All 78 games by Hanchi Yao in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2019 - 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: 15 wins, 20 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Henrik Cernov | 2,325 | Titled Tue Late | A50 |
| Jun 2025 | Julius Ohler | 2,301 | Titled Tue Late | A45 |
| Jun 2025 | Evsuld Myagmarsuren | 2,292 | Titled Tue Late | A72 |
| Jun 2025 | Witold Klepek | 2,253 | Titled Tue Late | E19 |
| Nov 2023 | Henrique Rey Malde | 2,207 | Sunnyvale 1000 GM Thanksgiving IM2 | B66 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 28 | 8.5 | 1,991 |
| Sunnyvale 1000 IM Winter 01 | 2024 | 9 | 0.5 | 1,943 |
| Sunnyvale 1000 GM Thanksgiving IM2 | 2023 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,068 |
| San Francisco 1000 GM Memorial Day | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,085 |
| 1000GM Oct GpC | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 2,029 |
| Santa Clara 1000 GM Schev4 03 | 2024 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,010 |
| Cornerstone NY Swiss | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 2,057 |
| Milpitas 1000 GM Winter Open | 2023 | 4 | 3 | 1,928 |
Interactive opening tree from all 78 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hanchi Yao's chess games?
78 games by Hanchi Yao, from Jul 2019 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 Hanchi Yao has played.
What does Hanchi Yao play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Hanchi Yao opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hanchi Yao answers 1...c5 (94% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Hanchi Yao play as White?
As White, Hanchi Yao's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hanchi Yao play as Black?
As Black, Hanchi Yao most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Hanchi Yao's FIDE rating?
Hanchi Yao is currently rated 1,988 in classical chess and 2,091 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,162 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Hanchi Yao played?
Our database contains 78 games by Hanchi Yao, covering Jul 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 20 draws, 43 losses (19.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hanchi Yao?
78 games by Hanchi Yao 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.