Prepare against Robin Yu
England · World #116,793 classical · FIDE ID 343401333
When preparing against Robin Yu, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Robin Yu, covering Aug 2022 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Robin Yu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robin Yu 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 | 1,686 | 1,704 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,559 | 1,568 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,612 | 1,633 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 10 | 5 | 16 | 32.3% |
| As White | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 19 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 31.6% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2021-2026): 141 rated games against 138 different opponents, across 31 events in 1 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 | 28 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 50.0% | 1,562 | 1,602 | 8 |
| Rapid | 103 | 46 | 14 | 43 | 44.7% | 1,444 | 1,418 | 7 |
| Blitz | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 40.0% | 1,777 | 1,537 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 38 | 7 | 8 | 23 | 18.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 27 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 51.9% |
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 30 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 1,730 | 1,730 |
| 2025 | 27 | 10 | 5 | 12 | 1,764 | 1,631 |
| 2024 | 29 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 1,545 | 1,528 |
| 2023 | 32 | 18 | 5 | 9 | 1,284 | 1,307 |
| 2022 | 28 | 12 | 3 | 13 | 1,302 | 1,271 |
| 2021 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1,125 | 1,205 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robin Yu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robin Yu's side.
First moves as White (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 12 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 41.7% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Yu usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Yu usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Yu usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
Robin Yu's chess games
All 31 games by Robin Yu in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2022 - Nov 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: 10 wins, 5 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Chris Marshall | 1,819 | Hastings International Chess Congress 2025: Weekend Major | A13 |
| Jan 2026 | Keith C Findley | 1,805 | Hastings International Chess Congress 2025: Weekend Major | A17 |
| Jan 2026 | David Lettington | 1,768 | Hastings International Chess Congress 2025: Weekend Major | A04 |
| Mar 2026 | Alan Riddoch | 1,751 | British Rapidplay 2026 | A24 |
| Mar 2024 | Nick Waterman | 1,674 | British Rapidplay | A09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 16 | 5 | 1,679 |
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,700 |
| Hastings International Chess Congress 2025: Weekend Major | 2026 | 4 | 3 | 2,000 |
| 4th Sussex University Weekend Congress - U1900 | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,726 |
| British Rapidplay Championship 2026 | Boards 1-100 | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
Interactive opening tree from all 31 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robin Yu's chess games?
31 games by Robin Yu, from Aug 2022 to Nov 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 Robin Yu has played.
What does Robin Yu play on the first move as White?
Across 12 games with White in our database, Robin Yu opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robin Yu answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Robin Yu play as White?
As White, Robin Yu's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 12 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robin Yu play as Black?
As Black, Robin Yu most often plays: French: Exchange Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Robin Yu's FIDE rating?
Robin Yu is currently rated 1,686 in classical chess, 1,559 in rapid and 1,612 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,704 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Robin Yu played?
Our database contains 31 games by Robin Yu, covering Aug 2022 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 5 draws, 16 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robin Yu?
31 games by Robin Yu 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.