Prepare against Kim Steven Yap
IM · PHL · World #1,867 classical · FIDE ID 5202809
Our database contains 266 games by Kim Steven Yap, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kim Steven Yap's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kim Steven Yap 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 | 2,390 | 2,442 | Sep 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,285 | 2,410 | Jan 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,367 | 2,422 | Jan 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 266 | 114 | 71 | 80 | 42.9% |
| As White | 137 | 63 | 37 | 37 | 46.0% |
| As Black | 129 | 51 | 34 | 43 | 39.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kim Steven Yap's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kim Steven Yap's side.
First moves as White (137 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 126 | 92.0% | 59.9% |
| d4 | 8 | 5.8% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 59.9% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Yap usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Yap usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Yap usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Yap usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Yap usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Yap usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 69.1% | 48.7% |
| g6 | 10 | 18.2% | 80.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 5.5% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 70.4% | 64.5% |
| g6 | 11 | 20.4% | 68.2% |
| d5 | 4 | 7.4% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Kim Steven Yap's chess games
All 266 games by Kim Steven Yap in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 114 wins, 71 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 20 | 8/9/3 | 40.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 17 | 9/2/6 | 52.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 13 | 9/0/4 | 69.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 22 | 13/5/4 | 59.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 1/3/2 | 14.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A58 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2014 | Krishnan Sasikiran | 2,669 | Asia Clubs | B30 |
| Jun 2026 | Ipatov,Alexander | 2,644 | FIDE World Rapid Team | B12 |
| Aug 2018 | Conrad Holt | 2,592 | Berkeley Summer GM | D80 |
| Dec 2008 | Jun Zhao | 2,568 | 5th Singapore Masters | B33 |
| Feb 2026 | T Gareev | 2,558 | Manny Pacquiao Open 2026 | C53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th ch-Asia | 2007 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,519 |
| 3rd Jakarta Indonesia Open | 2013 | 11 | 6 | 2,398 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool B | 2026 | 11 | 1.5 | 2,227 |
| 5th Kuala Lumpur Open | 2008 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,506 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 10 | 6 | 2,308 |
| 2nd PGMA Cup | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,318 |
| Brunei IM A | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,371 |
| Brunei Campomanes Memorial | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 2,444 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kim Steven Yap's chess games?
266 games by Kim Steven Yap, from Oct 2006 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 Kim Steven Yap has played.
What does Kim Steven Yap play on the first move as White?
Across 137 games with White in our database, Kim Steven Yap opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kim Steven Yap answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Kim Steven Yap play as White?
As White, Kim Steven Yap's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Snyder Variation (17 games, 52.9% win rate); French: Advance Variation (13 games, 69.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 137 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kim Steven Yap play as Black?
As Black, Kim Steven Yap most often plays: Modern Defense (22 games, 59.1% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 63.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 129 games.
What is Kim Steven Yap's FIDE rating?
Kim Steven Yap is currently rated 2,390 in classical chess, 2,285 in rapid and 2,367 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,442 (Sep 2014).
How many games has Kim Steven Yap played?
Our database contains 266 games by Kim Steven Yap, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 114 wins, 71 draws, 80 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kim Steven Yap?
266 games by Kim Steven Yap 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.