Prepare against Kaifeng Yu
FM · China · World #4,801 classical · FIDE ID 8609667
Our database contains 188 games by Kaifeng Yu, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kaifeng Yu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kaifeng 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 | 2,279 | 2,389 | Apr 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,244 | 2,244 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,244 | 2,244 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 188 | 78 | 52 | 58 | 41.5% |
| As White | 93 | 43 | 22 | 28 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 95 | 35 | 30 | 30 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kaifeng Yu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kaifeng Yu's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 86 | 92.5% | 58.7% |
| e4 | 5 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 58.7% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Yu usually continues c4 (60.2% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Yu usually continues c4 (73.8% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Yu usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Yu usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Yu usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Yu usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 46 | 92.0% | 54.3% |
| e5 | 4 | 8.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 55.6% | 52.5% |
| d5 | 14 | 38.9% | 64.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
Kaifeng Yu's chess games
All 188 games by Kaifeng Yu in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - 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: 78 wins, 52 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 13 | 10/2/1 | 76.9% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 10/5/6 | 47.6% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/6/0 | 40.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 9 | 0/4/5 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | Weiqi Zhou | 2,635 | chT-CHN | D36 |
| Oct 2015 | Chongsheng Zeng | 2,517 | Hong Kong Open | A70 |
| Apr 2016 | Yuxiang Fang | 2,502 | chT-CHN | D14 |
| Mar 2018 | Yan Liu | 2,476 | Shanghai Gulf Cup 2nd | E19 |
| Jun 2017 | Di Li | 2,474 | CHN Team | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CHN | 2016 | 19 | 3.5 | 2,337 |
| Wch U12 | 2015 | 14 | 9 | 2,092 |
| ch-CHN B | 2017 | 13 | 6 | 2,250 |
| Zhongshan zt 3.5 | 2014 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,943 |
| Wch U10 | 2013 | 10 | 8 | 1,965 |
| CHN Team | 2017 | 10 | 7 | 2,364 |
| World ol U16 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,177 |
| ch-CHN rapid | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 2,370 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kaifeng Yu's chess games?
188 games by Kaifeng Yu, from Sep 2012 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 Kaifeng Yu has played.
What does Kaifeng Yu play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, Kaifeng Yu opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kaifeng Yu answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Kaifeng Yu play as White?
As White, Kaifeng Yu's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 76.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kaifeng Yu play as Black?
As Black, Kaifeng Yu most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 95 games.
What is Kaifeng Yu's FIDE rating?
Kaifeng Yu is currently rated 2,279 in classical chess, 2,244 in rapid and 2,244 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,389 (Apr 2018).
How many games has Kaifeng Yu played?
Our database contains 188 games by Kaifeng Yu, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 52 draws, 58 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kaifeng Yu?
188 games by Kaifeng 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.