Prepare against Larry Yang
Canada · World #20,523 classical · FIDE ID 2637618
When preparing against Larry Yang, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%).
Our database contains 82 games by Larry Yang, covering Sep 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Larry Yang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Larry Yang 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 | 2,053 | 2,169 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,038 | 2,038 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 29 | 14 | 39 | 35.4% |
| As White | 39 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 43 | 16 | 5 | 22 | 37.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Larry Yang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Larry Yang's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 100.0% | 44.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 44.9% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Yang usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Yang usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Yang usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 92.9% | 46.2% |
| f5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Larry Yang's chess games
All 82 games by Larry Yang in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2019 - Sep 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: 29 wins, 14 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| C02 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Mike Ivanov | 2,383 | Toronto Open Crown | B30 |
| Jun 2025 | Shubh Jayesh Laddha | 2,303 | Titled Tue Early | B51 |
| Jun 2025 | Anastasios Tsiolakidis | 2,298 | Titled Tue Early | B34 |
| Aug 2025 | Victor Plotkin | 2,282 | Royal City Masters | C44 |
| Jun 2025 | Tyron Milare | 2,248 | Titled Tue Late | B52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 37 | 14 | 2,102 |
| Royal City Masters | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,233 |
| Canadian Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,056 |
| Canadian Closed | 2025 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,200 |
| Toronto Open Crown | 2025 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,279 |
| Toronto Crown Open | 2024 | 5 | 1 | 1,845 |
| 2026 Toronto Open | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,166 |
| 2026 Hart House Reading Week Open | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,138 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Larry Yang's chess games?
82 games by Larry Yang, from Sep 2019 to Sep 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 Larry Yang has played.
What does Larry Yang play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Larry Yang opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Larry Yang answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Larry Yang play as White?
As White, Larry Yang's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Larry Yang play as Black?
As Black, Larry Yang most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Larry Yang's FIDE rating?
Larry Yang is currently rated 2,053 in classical chess and 2,038 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,169 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Larry Yang played?
Our database contains 82 games by Larry Yang, covering Sep 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 14 draws, 39 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Larry Yang?
82 games by Larry Yang 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.