Prepare against Lucas Mason Pin Qian Yao
FM · Canada · World #22,493 classical · FIDE ID 2643243
When preparing against Lucas Mason Pin Qian Yao, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 59 games by Lucas Mason Pin Qian Yao, covering Sep 2022 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Lucas Mason Pin Qian Yao's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lucas Mason Pin Qian Yao 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 | 2,037 | 2,102 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,933 | 1,969 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,840 | 1,840 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 20 | 10 | 29 | 33.9% |
| As White | 31 | 13 | 5 | 13 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 28 | 7 | 5 | 16 | 25.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 212 rated games against 183 different opponents, across 30 events in 5 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 144 | 69 | 40 | 35 | 47.9% | 1,822 | 1,880 | 15 |
| Rapid | 14 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 78.6% | 1,951 | 2,128 | 8 |
| Blitz | 43 | 23 | 5 | 15 | 53.5% | 1,796 | 1,834 | 11 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 87 | 27 | 26 | 34 | 31.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 60 | 36 | 16 | 8 | 60.0% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 3 vs FM · 14 vs CM · 1 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
3 tournament wins from 30 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 47 | 26 | 7 | 14 | 1,950 | 2,039 |
| 2025 | 63 | 29 | 22 | 12 | 1,837 | 1,930 |
| 2024 | 62 | 31 | 13 | 18 | 1,755 | 1,798 |
| 2023 | 24 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 1,426 | 1,346 |
| 2022 | 16 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 1,551 | 1,151 |
Where Lucas Mason Pin Qian Yao has played
Canada (17) · United States (10) · Egypt (1) · Italy (1) · Serbia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lucas Mason Pin Qian Yao's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lucas Mason Pin Qian Yao's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 100.0% | 48.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 48.4% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Yao usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Yao usually continues d4 (90.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Yao usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 78.6% | 27.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 21.4% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Lucas Mason Pin Qian Yao's chess games
All 59 games by Lucas Mason Pin Qian Yao in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2022 - Oct 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: 20 wins, 10 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Gennadi Gutman | 2,445 | Titled Tue 21st Jul 2026 | C11 |
| Apr 2026 | Mark Plotkin | 2,382 | Canadian Closed 2026 | B38 |
| Jul 2026 | Anton Karpenko | 2,308 | Titled Tue 14th Jul 2026 | B56 |
| Apr 2026 | Zachary Dukic | 2,230 | Canadian Closed 2026 | E65 |
| Jul 2026 | Tatiana Maletina | 2,229 | Titled Tue 14th Jul 2026 | C16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 29 | 11 | 2,104 |
| World Cadets U10 | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,740 |
| Canadian Closed 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,339 |
| FIDE ISCF World Schools Team Championship 2026 | American Continental Stage | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 1,870 |
| 2026 Canadian Junior and Senior Championship | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,447 |
| 2025 Washington Class Championships | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,554 |
| North American Youth | 2024 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,896 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lucas Mason Pin Qian Yao's chess games?
59 games by Lucas Mason Pin Qian Yao, from Sep 2022 to Oct 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 Lucas Mason Pin Qian Yao has played.
What does Lucas Mason Pin Qian Yao play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Lucas Mason Pin Qian Yao opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lucas Mason Pin Qian Yao answers 1...e5 (79% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Lucas Mason Pin Qian Yao play as White?
As White, Lucas Mason Pin Qian Yao's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lucas Mason Pin Qian Yao play as Black?
As Black, Lucas Mason Pin Qian Yao most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Lucas Mason Pin Qian Yao's FIDE rating?
Lucas Mason Pin Qian Yao is currently rated 2,037 in classical chess, 1,933 in rapid and 1,840 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,102 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Lucas Mason Pin Qian Yao played?
Our database contains 59 games by Lucas Mason Pin Qian Yao, covering Sep 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 10 draws, 29 losses (33.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lucas Mason Pin Qian Yao?
59 games by Lucas Mason Pin Qian Yao 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.