Prepare against Richard Yi
United States · World #10,038 classical · FIDE ID 2079518
Our database contains 171 games by Richard Yi, covering Oct 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Richard Yi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard Yi 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 | 2,169 | 2,169 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,158 | 2,158 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,150 | 2,209 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 171 | 61 | 10 | 100 | 35.7% |
| As White | 90 | 37 | 4 | 49 | 41.1% |
| As Black | 81 | 24 | 6 | 51 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Yi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Yi's side.
First moves as White (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 45 | 50.0% | 51.1% |
| e4 | 24 | 26.7% | 45.8% |
| c4 | 13 | 14.4% | 11.5% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 7.8% | 35.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 51.1% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Yi usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Yi usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Yi usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 45.8% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Yi usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Yi usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Yi usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 54.8% | 29.4% |
| e6 | 7 | 22.6% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 3 | 9.7% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 6.5% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 72.7% | 22.9% |
| d5 | 7 | 21.2% | 21.4% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
Richard Yi's chess games
All 171 games by Richard Yi in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - 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: 61 wins, 10 draws, 100 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 1/0/8 | 11.1% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Luis Daniel Rodriguez Hernandez | 2,385 | Titled Tue | C51 |
| Jul 2021 | Hoang Son Dang | 2,363 | Titled Tue | B06 |
| Nov 2022 | Karsten Schuster | 2,316 | Titled Tue Late | D15 |
| Dec 2022 | Matyas Zeman | 2,309 | Titled Tue Late | D45 |
| Dec 2021 | Vojislav Milanovic | 2,293 | Titled Tue | C66 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 127 | 44 | 2,128 |
| chT-Pan American Intercollegiate | 2022 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,131 |
| Los Angeles 1000 GM Inv 02 | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 2,107 |
| Speed Chess GP2 | 2021 | 7 | 2 | 2,032 |
| Ivy League Challenge 2nd | 2019 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,165 |
| Marshall Premier Jun 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,217 |
| 2026 Marshall Premier FIDE | May | 2026 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,259 |
| 2026 Marshall Premier FIDE | March | 2026 | 3 | 2 | 2,335 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Yi's chess games?
171 games by Richard Yi, from Oct 2014 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 Richard Yi has played.
What does Richard Yi play on the first move as White?
Across 90 games with White in our database, Richard Yi opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Yi answers 1...e5 (55% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Richard Yi play as White?
As White, Richard Yi's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Modern Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 83.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 90 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Yi play as Black?
As Black, Richard Yi most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Richard Yi's FIDE rating?
Richard Yi is currently rated 2,169 in classical chess, 2,158 in rapid and 2,150 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,169 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Richard Yi played?
Our database contains 171 games by Richard Yi, covering Oct 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 10 draws, 100 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Yi?
171 games by Richard Yi 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.