Prepare against Jennifer Yu
FM · United States · World #2,946 classical · FIDE ID 2078341
When preparing against Jennifer Yu, expect 1.c4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Petrov's Defense as Black, 14.3% over 28 games.
Our database contains 853 games by Jennifer Yu, covering Dec 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jennifer Yu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jennifer Yu 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 | 2,340 | 2,379 | Feb 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,269 | 2,296 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,179 | 2,260 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 853 | 327 | 212 | 314 | 38.3% |
| As White | 422 | 179 | 100 | 143 | 42.4% |
| As Black | 431 | 148 | 112 | 171 | 34.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jennifer Yu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jennifer Yu's side.
First moves as White (422 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 198 | 46.9% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 181 | 42.9% | 53.9% |
| Nf3 | 28 | 6.6% | 37.5% |
| e4 | 12 | 2.8% | 54.2% |
| b4 | 2 | 0.5% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 47% of White games, 57.1% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Yu usually continues Nc3 (41.0% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Yu usually continues Nc3 (65.0% score)
- …Nf6 (19% of these games) — Yu usually continues Nc3 (52.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 53.9% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Yu usually continues c4 (55.5% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Yu usually continues c4 (56.0% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Yu usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (189 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 109 | 57.7% | 43.1% |
| g6 | 48 | 25.4% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 28 | 14.8% | 44.6% |
| c6 | 3 | 1.6% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (177 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 158 | 89.3% | 49.1% |
| Nf6 | 15 | 8.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.7% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Jennifer Yu's chess games
All 853 games by Jennifer Yu in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2012 - Aug 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: 327 wins, 212 draws, 314 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 67 | 23/13/31 | 34.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 60 | 30/12/18 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 41 | 15/16/10 | 36.6% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 30 | 17/7/6 | 56.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 23 | 12/5/6 | 52.2% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 21 | 10/5/6 | 47.6% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 19 | 7/3/9 | 36.8% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 70 | 22/23/25 | 31.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 52 | 25/10/17 | 48.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 28 | 12/7/9 | 42.9% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 28 | 4/14/10 | 14.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 24 | 10/7/7 | 41.7% |
| D02 | London System | 19 | 7/2/10 | 36.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 17 | 3/6/8 | 17.6% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 16 | 3/2/11 | 18.8% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| E08 | Catalan | 15 | 8/1/6 | 53.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Max Warmerdam | 2,580 | Saint Louis Masters 2026 | A13 |
| Jan 2021 | Pier Luigi Basso | 2,580 | Bassano del Grappa Vergani Cup Elitte-A | A10 |
| Feb 2016 | Kore Akshayraj | 2,564 | Herndon Washington Open | A10 |
| Dec 2023 | Humpy Koneru | 2,554 | Wch Blitz w | D94 |
| Jan 2026 | Joshua Friedel | 2,552 | 51st Seville Open | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-USA w | 2023 | 68 | 33.5 | 2,292 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 50 | 20.5 | 2,223 |
| ch-USA U20 Girls | 2022 | 45 | 26 | 2,157 |
| Wch U12 Girls | 2014 | 22 | 18.5 | 2,021 |
| Speed Chess w Q5 | 2021 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,320 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2023 | 17 | 7 | 2,240 |
| American Cup Elim w | 2024 | 16 | 8 | 2,329 |
| World Blitz Women 2025 | 2025 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,237 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Nazi Paikidze (18 games) · Tatev Abrahamyan (15 games) · Irina Krush (14 games) · Gulrukhbegim Tokhirjonova (14 games) · Carissa Yip (14 games) · Thalia Cervantes Landeiro (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jennifer Yu's chess games?
853 games by Jennifer Yu, from Dec 2012 to Aug 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 Jennifer Yu has played.
What does Jennifer Yu play on the first move as White?
Across 422 games with White in our database, Jennifer Yu opens with 1.c4 (47% of games), 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jennifer Yu answers 1...e5 (58% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Jennifer Yu play as White?
As White, Jennifer Yu's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (67 games, 34.3% win rate); English Opening (60 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (41 games, 36.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 422 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jennifer Yu play as Black?
As Black, Jennifer Yu most often plays: Slav Defense (70 games, 31.4% win rate); Modern Defense (52 games, 48.1% win rate); Indian Defense (28 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 431 games.
What is Jennifer Yu's FIDE rating?
Jennifer Yu is currently rated 2,340 in classical chess, 2,269 in rapid and 2,179 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,379 (Feb 2018).
How many games has Jennifer Yu played?
Our database contains 853 games by Jennifer Yu, covering Dec 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 327 wins, 212 draws, 314 losses (38.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jennifer Yu?
853 games by Jennifer Yu 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.