Prepare against Paul Y Iinuma
United States · World #25,159 classical · FIDE ID 2031809
Our database contains 206 games by Paul Y Iinuma, covering Apr 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Paul Y Iinuma's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul Y Iinuma 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 | 2,017 | 2,200 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,106 | 2,106 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,126 | 2,137 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 206 | 50 | 39 | 117 | 24.3% |
| As White | 104 | 26 | 20 | 58 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 102 | 24 | 19 | 59 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul Y Iinuma's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul Y Iinuma's side.
First moves as White (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 52 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 43 | 41.3% | 30.2% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.9% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 3 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| d3 | 2 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Iinuma usually continues Nf3 (26.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Iinuma usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Iinuma usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 30.2% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Iinuma usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Iinuma usually continues c4 (30.8% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Iinuma usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 47.8% | 40.9% |
| e5 | 15 | 32.6% | 23.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 66.7% | 22.5% |
| d5 | 7 | 23.3% | 35.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Paul Y Iinuma's chess games
All 206 games by Paul Y Iinuma in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 50 wins, 39 draws, 117 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D44 | Slav Defense | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Gil Popilski | 2,455 | Titled Tue Late | E92 |
| Nov 2022 | Vuk Djordjevic | 2,394 | Titled Tue Late | A45 |
| Mar 2023 | Aryan Gutla | 2,385 | Los Angeles 1000 GM Spring Open | D04 |
| Jun 2023 | Harshid Kunka | 2,347 | Las Vegas 1000 GM Open | B15 |
| Jun 2022 | Pedro Gil Ferreira Da Silva | 2,341 | Titled Tue Early | A38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 40 | 16.5 | 2,177 |
| 2nd Arcadia King Memorial | 2023 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,184 |
| New York Fall IM C | 2024 | 9 | 0.5 | 1,898 |
| Marshall Summer Inv IMD | 2025 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,969 |
| Los Angeles 1000 GM Spring Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,187 |
| Las Vegas 1000 GM June IM-D | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 2,101 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Fall IM-F | 2022 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,987 |
| Austin Spring IM | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 2,118 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul Y Iinuma's chess games?
206 games by Paul Y Iinuma, from Apr 2008 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 Paul Y Iinuma has played.
What does Paul Y Iinuma play on the first move as White?
Across 104 games with White in our database, Paul Y Iinuma opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul Y Iinuma answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Paul Y Iinuma play as White?
As White, Paul Y Iinuma's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 104 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul Y Iinuma play as Black?
As Black, Paul Y Iinuma most often plays: Slav Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 102 games.
What is Paul Y Iinuma's FIDE rating?
Paul Y Iinuma is currently rated 2,017 in classical chess, 2,106 in rapid and 2,126 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,200 (May 2024).
How many games has Paul Y Iinuma played?
Our database contains 206 games by Paul Y Iinuma, covering Apr 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 39 draws, 117 losses (24.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul Y Iinuma?
206 games by Paul Y Iinuma 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.