Prepare against Michael Yip
Canada · World #74,080 classical · FIDE ID 2601303
When preparing against Michael Yip, expect 1.d4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (25% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Philidor as Black, 20.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 343 games by Michael Yip, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Yip's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Yip 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 | 1,808 | 2,115 | Oct 2003 |
| Blitz | 1,933 | 1,934 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 343 | 130 | 109 | 104 | 37.9% |
| As White | 162 | 78 | 46 | 38 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 181 | 52 | 63 | 66 | 28.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Yip's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Yip's side.
First moves as White (162 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 102 | 63.0% | 59.8% |
| Nf3 | 36 | 22.2% | 68.1% |
| c4 | 21 | 13.0% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 3 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 59.8% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Yip usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Yip usually continues c4 (59.5% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Yip usually continues d5 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 68.1% score
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Yip usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Yip usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Yip usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 28 | 25.2% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 22 | 19.8% | 47.7% |
| d5 | 17 | 15.3% | 47.1% |
| c6 | 15 | 13.5% | 26.7% |
| c5 | 14 | 12.6% | 71.4% |
| e6 | 12 | 10.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 51.8% | 39.7% |
| d5 | 12 | 21.4% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 11 | 19.6% | 54.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 3.6% | 25.0% |
Michael Yip's chess games
All 343 games by Michael Yip in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 130 wins, 109 draws, 104 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 23 | 11/7/5 | 47.8% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 20 | 4/10/6 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 17 | 5/6/6 | 29.4% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| E06 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | Janos Szabolcsi | 2,315 | 7th Budapest Karacsonyi | E12 |
| Mar 2010 | Jevgenyij Boguszlavszkij | 2,281 | 26th Budapest Spring Open | A26 |
| Aug 2012 | Adam Dr. Jacso | 2,224 | Budapest Open 08 | A41 |
| Dec 2015 | Miklos Halak | 2,209 | 7th Budapest Karacsonyi | B22 |
| Aug 2010 | Zoltan Vargyas | 2,174 | 1st Budapest Sinus B | A14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS10 FM-A | 2009 | 11 | 4 | 1,938 |
| Budapest FS12 FM-B | 2009 | 11 | 6 | 2,060 |
| Budapest FS02 FM-A | 2009 | 10 | 4 | 1,977 |
| chT1-Budapest Lilienthal 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 7 | 2,195 |
| Budapest FS08 FM-B | 2009 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,070 |
| Budapest FS06 FM-B | 2009 | 10 | 5 | 2,084 |
| Budapest FS07 FM-A | 2009 | 10 | 3 | 1,895 |
| Budapest FS03 FM-A | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,193 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Yip's chess games?
343 games by Michael Yip, from Apr 2003 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 Michael Yip has played.
What does Michael Yip play on the first move as White?
Across 162 games with White in our database, Michael Yip opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Yip answers 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games).
What openings does Michael Yip play as White?
As White, Michael Yip's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (23 games, 47.8% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 162 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Yip play as Black?
As Black, Michael Yip most often plays: Philidor (20 games, 20.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 181 games.
What is Michael Yip's FIDE rating?
Michael Yip is currently rated 1,808 in classical chess and 1,933 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,115 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Michael Yip played?
Our database contains 343 games by Michael Yip, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 130 wins, 109 draws, 104 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Yip?
343 games by Michael Yip 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.