Prepare against Kohei Yamada
FM · Japan · World #8,827 classical · FIDE ID 7000936
Our database contains 178 games by Kohei Yamada, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kohei Yamada's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kohei Yamada 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 | 2,189 | 2,207 | May 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,193 | 2,204 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,001 | 2,179 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 178 | 83 | 35 | 60 | 46.6% |
| As White | 92 | 45 | 17 | 30 | 48.9% |
| As Black | 86 | 38 | 18 | 30 | 44.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kohei Yamada's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kohei Yamada's side.
First moves as White (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 75 | 81.5% | 56.0% |
| d4 | 10 | 10.9% | 65.0% |
| c4 | 7 | 7.6% | 71.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 56.0% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Yamada usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Yamada usually continues Nf3 (52.4% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Yamada usually continues d4 (61.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 65.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Yamada usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Yamada usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 69.4% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 8 | 22.2% | 31.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 65.7% | 60.9% |
| d5 | 11 | 31.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Kohei Yamada's chess games
All 178 games by Kohei Yamada in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 83 wins, 35 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Novendra Priasmoro | 2,483 | Asian Games | C54 |
| Sep 2023 | Sumiya Bilguun | 2,456 | Asian Games | B42 |
| Sep 2023 | Ralf Akesson | 2,410 | Budapest FS09 IM | C02 |
| Nov 2022 | Thanh Tu Tran | 2,409 | Tokyo Open | B42 |
| Sep 2016 | Jesus Aldair Flores Guerrero | 2,345 | Olympiad-42 | A84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-JPN | 2025 | 27 | 16 | 2,137 |
| Tokyo Open | 2022 | 11 | 8 | 2,294 |
| ch-JPN 52nd | 2019 | 10 | 6 | 2,173 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,265 |
| 15th Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,231 |
| Olympiad-39 | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,222 |
| Japan Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,220 |
| Budapest BSSZ Open | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,208 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kohei Yamada's chess games?
178 games by Kohei Yamada, from Jul 2008 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 Kohei Yamada has played.
What does Kohei Yamada play on the first move as White?
Across 92 games with White in our database, Kohei Yamada opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kohei Yamada answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Kohei Yamada play as White?
As White, Kohei Yamada's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 92 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kohei Yamada play as Black?
As Black, Kohei Yamada most often plays: Indian Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Kohei Yamada's FIDE rating?
Kohei Yamada is currently rated 2,189 in classical chess, 2,193 in rapid and 2,001 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,207 (May 2023).
How many games has Kohei Yamada played?
Our database contains 178 games by Kohei Yamada, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 35 draws, 60 losses (46.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kohei Yamada?
178 games by Kohei Yamada 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.