Prepare against Israel Yadao
Australia · World #11,465 classical · FIDE ID 5201349
Our database contains 37 games by Israel Yadao, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Israel Yadao's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Israel Yadao 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 | 2,148 | 2,266 | Jan 2008 |
| Blitz | 2,191 | 2,253 | Apr 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 45.9% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 20 | 11 | 2 | 7 | 55.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Israel Yadao's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Israel Yadao's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (59% of these games) — Yadao usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Yadao usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Yadao usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 4 | 66.7% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 70.0% | 64.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 30.0% | 50.0% |
Israel Yadao's chess games
All 37 games by Israel Yadao 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: 17 wins, 7 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A31 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A53 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D53 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Hübsch Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2000 | Erik Teichmann | 2,365 | Gold Coast Parkroyal Open | A00 |
| Jan 1991 | Alexander Milagrosa | 2,240 | Manila Open | B00 |
| Jan 2008 | Barak Atzmon-Simon | 2,142 | ch-AUS | E81 |
| Jun 2000 | Arianne Caoili | 2,078 | Gold Coast Parkroyal Open | A44 |
| Jan 2001 | Laura Moylan | 2,076 | Australian Open | B78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Open | 2001 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,363 |
| Gold Coast Parkroyal Open | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,294 |
| ch-AUS | 2008 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,074 |
| 59th Begonia Open | 2025 | 6 | 5 | 2,275 |
| 58th Begonia Open | 2024 | 2 | 1 | 1,867 |
| Doeberl Cup | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 2,169 |
| Manila Open | 1991 | 1 | 1 | 2,640 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Israel Yadao's chess games?
37 games by Israel Yadao, 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 Israel Yadao has played.
What does Israel Yadao play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Israel Yadao opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Israel Yadao answers 1...Nc6 (67% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games).
What openings does Israel Yadao play as White?
As White, Israel Yadao's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Israel Yadao play as Black?
As Black, Israel Yadao most often plays: Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Israel Yadao's FIDE rating?
Israel Yadao is currently rated 2,148 in classical chess and 2,191 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,266 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Israel Yadao played?
Our database contains 37 games by Israel Yadao, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 7 draws, 13 losses (45.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Israel Yadao?
37 games by Israel Yadao 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.