Prepare against Jonathan Yu
Canada · World #28,287 classical · FIDE ID 2606828
When preparing against Jonathan Yu, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (85%).
Our database contains 103 games by Jonathan Yu, covering Sep 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jonathan Yu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jonathan 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 | 1,996 | 2,157 | Sep 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,036 | 2,126 | Nov 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,863 | 2,024 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 38 | 18 | 47 | 36.9% |
| As White | 52 | 19 | 6 | 27 | 36.5% |
| As Black | 51 | 19 | 12 | 20 | 37.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jonathan Yu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jonathan Yu's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 47 | 90.4% | 44.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| a4 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 44.7% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Yu usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Yu usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Yu usually continues d4 (27.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Yu usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 29 | 100.0% | 48.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 84.6% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
Jonathan Yu's chess games
All 103 games by Jonathan Yu in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 38 wins, 18 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | Stefan Docx | 2,450 | 13th Gibraltar Masters | D36 |
| Jan 2015 | Eric De Haan | 2,299 | 13th Gibraltar Masters | E42 |
| Aug 2016 | Florian Sandhoefner | 2,290 | Vienna Open A | E52 |
| Feb 2015 | Tereza Olsarova | 2,288 | 13th Gibraltar Masters | C54 |
| Apr 2017 | Lenka Ptacnikova | 2,242 | Reykjavik Open | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th Gibraltar Masters | 2015 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,412 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2017 | 10 | 6 | 2,267 |
| ch-CAN U20 | 2005 | 9 | 3 | 1,754 |
| 31st Medellin Castro Memorial Open A | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,970 |
| 48th Canadian Open U2000 | 2011 | 8 | 5 | 1,931 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,903 |
| Canadian Open 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,984 |
| ch-CAN U16 | 2005 | 7 | 6.5 | 2,562 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jonathan Yu's chess games?
103 games by Jonathan Yu, from Sep 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 Jonathan Yu has played.
What does Jonathan Yu play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Jonathan Yu opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.a4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jonathan Yu answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (85% of games), 1...b6 (8% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Jonathan Yu play as White?
As White, Jonathan Yu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate); French: Classical Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jonathan Yu play as Black?
As Black, Jonathan Yu most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Jonathan Yu's FIDE rating?
Jonathan Yu is currently rated 1,996 in classical chess, 2,036 in rapid and 1,863 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,157 (Sep 2015).
How many games has Jonathan Yu played?
Our database contains 103 games by Jonathan Yu, covering Sep 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 18 draws, 47 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jonathan Yu?
103 games by Jonathan 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.