Prepare against Stefano Yao
FM · Italy · World #4,521 classical · FIDE ID 894877
When preparing against Stefano Yao, expect 1.d4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (61%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 45.2% over 31 games.
Our database contains 319 games by Stefano Yao, covering Nov 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Stefano Yao's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefano Yao 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 | 2,287 | 2,360 | Dec 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,356 | 2,398 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,275 | 2,327 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 319 | 128 | 107 | 84 | 40.1% |
| As White | 159 | 72 | 49 | 38 | 45.3% |
| As Black | 160 | 56 | 58 | 46 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefano Yao's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefano Yao's side.
First moves as White (159 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 104 | 65.4% | 61.5% |
| Nf3 | 46 | 28.9% | 57.6% |
| e4 | 7 | 4.4% | 64.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 61.5% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Yao usually continues Nf3 (64.9% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Yao usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Yao usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 57.6% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Yao usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Yao usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Yao usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 45 | 57.0% | 58.9% |
| e6 | 22 | 27.8% | 52.3% |
| e5 | 4 | 5.1% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 4 | 5.1% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 60.8% | 46.8% |
| d5 | 18 | 35.3% | 69.4% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.9% | 75.0% |
Stefano Yao's chess games
All 319 games by Stefano Yao in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 128 wins, 107 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E69 | Indian Defense | 24 | 13/9/2 | 54.2% |
| E04 | Catalan | 18 | 11/2/5 | 61.1% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 12 | 8/4/0 | 66.7% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A30 | English Opening | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 31 | 14/10/7 | 45.2% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 3/7/2 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2013 | Joaquin Miguel Antoli Royo | 2,407 | Biella Open A 4th | A53 |
| Jul 2018 | Daniele Genocchio | 2,386 | 78th ch-ITA sf | A27 |
| Apr 2016 | Christian Cacco | 2,336 | chT-ITA 48th | B08 |
| Apr 2024 | Leonardo Loiacono | 2,309 | chT-ITA Final 55th | D45 |
| Sep 2013 | Anna Rudolf | 2,308 | Biella Open A 4th | B42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ITA U16 | 2015 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,020 |
| ch-Torino | 2015 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,194 |
| 3rd Topusko Open | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,062 |
| 56th Italian Teams Master | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 2,241 |
| 78th ch-ITA sf | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,425 |
| 53rd Torino Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,234 |
| 10th Arad Open | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,258 |
| 1st Las Palmas San Mateo CC Open | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,328 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefano Yao's chess games?
319 games by Stefano Yao, from Nov 2011 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 Stefano Yao has played.
What does Stefano Yao play on the first move as White?
Across 159 games with White in our database, Stefano Yao opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefano Yao answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e6 (28% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Stefano Yao play as White?
As White, Stefano Yao's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (24 games, 54.2% win rate); Catalan (18 games, 61.1% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 159 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefano Yao play as Black?
As Black, Stefano Yao most often plays: Sicilian (31 games, 45.2% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 61.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 160 games.
What is Stefano Yao's FIDE rating?
Stefano Yao is currently rated 2,287 in classical chess, 2,356 in rapid and 2,275 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,360 (Dec 2018).
How many games has Stefano Yao played?
Our database contains 319 games by Stefano Yao, covering Nov 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 128 wins, 107 draws, 84 losses (40.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefano Yao?
319 games by Stefano Yao 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.