Prepare against Rock Yu
CM · United Kingdom · World #17,999 classical · FIDE ID 489000
When preparing against Rock Yu, expect 1.c4 in 29% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation as White, 45.5% over 22 games.
Our database contains 363 games by Rock Yu, covering Oct 2019 to Sep 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 | 2,075 | 2,164 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,059 | 2,181 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,330 | 2,330 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 363 | 172 | 57 | 134 | 47.4% |
| As White | 176 | 81 | 32 | 63 | 46.0% |
| As Black | 187 | 91 | 25 | 71 | 48.7% |
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 (176 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 51 | 29.0% | 61.8% |
| Nc3 | 44 | 25.0% | 51.1% |
| e4 | 37 | 21.0% | 64.9% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 10.8% | 39.5% |
| d4 | 15 | 8.5% | 46.7% |
| b3 | 4 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 29% of White games, 61.8% score
- …e5 (27% 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 — 25% of White games, 51.1% score
- …d5 (59% of these games) — Yu usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Yu usually continues e4 (55.0% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Yu usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 39.8% | 73.0% |
| e5 | 28 | 30.1% | 58.9% |
| d5 | 11 | 11.8% | 68.2% |
| e6 | 8 | 8.6% | 31.3% |
| c5 | 5 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 65.4% | 44.1% |
| d6 | 7 | 13.5% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 6 | 11.5% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 4 | 7.7% | 75.0% |
| a5 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Rock Yu's chess games
All 363 games by Rock Yu in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2019 - Sep 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: 172 wins, 57 draws, 134 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 22 | 10/1/11 | 45.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16 | 10/4/2 | 62.5% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| A36 | English Opening | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Dunst Opening | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 37 | 25/4/8 | 67.6% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 20 | 11/3/6 | 55.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| A45 | London System | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | A.R. Saleh Salem | 2,629 | 1st 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | C02 |
| Aug 2026 | Evgeny Postny | 2,584 | 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sat) | D01 |
| Aug 2026 | Temur Kuybokarov | 2,534 | 3rd 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | D00 |
| Aug 2026 | Gennadi Gutman | 2,445 | 1st 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | B10 |
| Aug 2026 | Seyed Abolfazl Moosavifar | 2,419 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 37 | 16 | 2,141 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 22 | 13 | 2,327 |
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 21 | 12 | 2,132 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,236 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,263 |
| 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 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,423 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rock Yu's chess games?
363 games by Rock Yu, from Oct 2019 to Sep 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 176 games with White in our database, Rock Yu opens with 1.c4 (29% of games), 1.Nc3 (25% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rock Yu answers 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games).
What openings does Rock Yu play as White?
As White, Rock Yu's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (22 games, 45.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (16 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 176 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 (37 games, 67.6% win rate); Petrov's Defense (20 games, 55.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (10 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 187 games.
What is Rock Yu's FIDE rating?
Rock Yu is currently rated 2,075 in classical chess, 2,059 in rapid and 2,330 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,164 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Rock Yu played?
Our database contains 363 games by Rock Yu, covering Oct 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 172 wins, 57 draws, 134 losses (47.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rock Yu?
363 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.