Prepare against Roy Yearwood
Canada · World #41,977 classical · FIDE ID 2603071
Our database contains 284 games by Roy Yearwood, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Roy Yearwood's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roy Yearwood 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 | 1,926 | 2,116 | May 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,878 | 1,878 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,869 | 1,869 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 284 | 118 | 62 | 102 | 41.5% |
| As White | 151 | 70 | 33 | 48 | 46.4% |
| As Black | 133 | 48 | 29 | 54 | 36.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roy Yearwood's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roy Yearwood's side.
First moves as White (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 70 | 46.4% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 37 | 24.5% | 59.5% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 9.9% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 15 | 9.9% | 66.7% |
| b4 | 5 | 3.3% | 80.0% |
| f4 | 4 | 2.6% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Yearwood usually continues Nf3 (52.6% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Yearwood usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Yearwood usually continues exd5 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 59.5% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Yearwood usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Yearwood usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Yearwood usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 20.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 12 | 19.0% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 10 | 15.9% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 12.7% | 43.8% |
| g6 | 6 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 5 | 7.9% | 80.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 23.7% | 38.9% |
| Nc6 | 7 | 18.4% | 78.6% |
| d5 | 4 | 10.5% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 10.5% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 4 | 10.5% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 10.5% | 12.5% |
Roy Yearwood's chess games
All 284 games by Roy Yearwood in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 118 wins, 62 draws, 102 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A53 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2010 | Robert Gardner | 2,345 | Calgary Alberta Open | D07 |
| May 2007 | Gregory Huber | 2,336 | Edmonton May Sectionals A, B, C, D | C26 |
| Apr 1998 | Nigel Fullbrook | 2,323 | ch-Alberta | E10 |
| Apr 1998 | Arthur Odachowski | 2,297 | ch-Alberta | B00 |
| Oct 2010 | Dale R. Haessel | 2,285 | Calgary Alberta Open | D38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Alberta | 2002 | 47 | 19.5 | 2,162 |
| Battle of Alberta | 2009 | 14 | 8 | 2,174 |
| Grande Prairie Trumpeter Open | 2009 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,067 |
| Calgary Schleinich Memorial | 2012 | 10 | 7 | 2,278 |
| Edmonton WBX Team Tournament | 2016 | 10 | 4 | 2,099 |
| Alberta Open | 2015 | 9 | 7 | 2,158 |
| Canadian Open | 2009 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,063 |
| Calgary March of Kings | 2011 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,207 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Micah Hughey (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roy Yearwood's chess games?
284 games by Roy Yearwood, from Apr 2003 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 Roy Yearwood has played.
What does Roy Yearwood play on the first move as White?
Across 151 games with White in our database, Roy Yearwood opens with 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roy Yearwood answers 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (24% of games), 1...Nc6 (18% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Roy Yearwood play as White?
As White, Roy Yearwood's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (9 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 151 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roy Yearwood play as Black?
As Black, Roy Yearwood most often plays: Modern Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 133 games.
What is Roy Yearwood's FIDE rating?
Roy Yearwood is currently rated 1,926 in classical chess, 1,878 in rapid and 1,869 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,116 (May 2011).
How many games has Roy Yearwood played?
Our database contains 284 games by Roy Yearwood, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 118 wins, 62 draws, 102 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roy Yearwood?
284 games by Roy Yearwood 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.