Prepare against Rock Yu
CM · United Kingdom · World #15,018 classical · FIDE ID 489000
When preparing against Rock Yu, expect 1.c4 in 37% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian as White, 62.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 278 games by Rock Yu, covering Oct 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rock Yu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rock 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 | 2,105 | 2,164 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,059 | 2,181 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,252 | 2,252 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 278 | 131 | 45 | 102 | 47.1% |
| As White | 136 | 60 | 27 | 49 | 44.1% |
| As Black | 142 | 71 | 18 | 53 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rock Yu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rock Yu's side.
First moves as White (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 50 | 36.8% | 62.0% |
| Nc3 | 27 | 19.9% | 42.6% |
| e4 | 23 | 16.9% | 63.0% |
| d4 | 15 | 11.0% | 46.7% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 8.1% | 45.5% |
| b3 | 4 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 37% of White games, 62.0% score
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Yu usually continues Nc3 (77.3% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Yu usually continues Nc3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Yu usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 20% of White games, 42.6% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Yu usually continues d4 (34.6% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Yu usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Yu usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 46.5% | 71.2% |
| e5 | 17 | 23.9% | 67.6% |
| e6 | 8 | 11.3% | 31.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 8.5% | 83.3% |
| c5 | 5 | 7.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 67.4% | 44.8% |
| d6 | 7 | 16.3% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 4 | 9.3% | 12.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.7% | 100.0% |
| a5 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Rock Yu's chess games
All 278 games by Rock Yu in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2019 - 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: 131 wins, 45 draws, 102 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16 | 10/4/2 | 62.5% |
| A36 | English Opening | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 12 | 5/0/7 | 41.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Dunst Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 33 | 22/3/8 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 14 | 9/1/4 | 64.3% |
| A41 | Indian Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A45 | London System | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | David George Samir | 2,356 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool B | A29 |
| May 2026 | Joachim Le Geay | 2,339 | Titled Tuesday | D00 |
| Apr 2026 | Deysi Cori T. | 2,335 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | B07 |
| Apr 2026 | Oliver Wartiovaara | 2,283 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | D00 |
| May 2026 | Oleksandr Vasynda | 2,278 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 26 | 9.5 | 2,063 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 22 | 13 | 2,327 |
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 21 | 12 | 2,132 |
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,104 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,135 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 21st May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,156 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2025 | 10 | 2 | 2,062 |
| ch-BCF U14 rapid | 2024 | 9 | 7 | 2,000 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rock Yu's chess games?
278 games by Rock Yu, from Oct 2019 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 Rock Yu has played.
What does Rock Yu play on the first move as White?
Across 136 games with White in our database, Rock Yu opens with 1.c4 (37% of games), 1.Nc3 (20% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rock Yu answers 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Rock Yu play as White?
As White, Rock Yu's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (16 games, 62.5% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 136 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rock Yu play as Black?
As Black, Rock Yu most often plays: Alekhine Defense (33 games, 66.7% win rate); Petrov's Defense (14 games, 64.3% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 142 games.
What is Rock Yu's FIDE rating?
Rock Yu is currently rated 2,105 in classical chess, 2,059 in rapid and 2,252 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,164 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Rock Yu played?
Our database contains 278 games by Rock Yu, covering Oct 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 131 wins, 45 draws, 102 losses (47.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rock Yu?
278 games by Rock 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.