Prepare against Sung-Jui Yang
TWN · World #31,485 classical · FIDE ID 16301048
Our database contains 67 games by Sung-Jui Yang, covering Aug 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sung-Jui Yang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sung-Jui Yang 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 | 1,977 | 1,977 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,833 | 1,833 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,793 | 1,845 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 14 | 25 | 28 | 20.9% |
| As White | 34 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 26.5% |
| As Black | 33 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 15.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sung-Jui Yang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sung-Jui Yang's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 33 | 97.1% | 42.4% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 42.4% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Yang usually continues Nf3 (44.1% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Yang usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Yang usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Yang usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 16 | 84.2% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 15.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Sung-Jui Yang's chess games
All 67 games by Sung-Jui Yang in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - 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: 14 wins, 25 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Obrad Sirotanovic | 2,194 | 23rd Senta Open | E90 |
| Jul 2026 | Monteverde,J | 2,098 | 59th Biel MTO 2026 | D35 |
| Jul 2026 | Bucher,Dominic | 2,078 | 59th Biel MTO 2026 | D30 |
| Jul 2024 | Milan Hruby | 2,022 | Ceske Budejovice Open | D34 |
| Jul 2026 | Petry,Martin | 1,999 | 59th Biel MTO 2026 | E60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59th Biel MTO 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 5 | 2,100 |
| 5th elllobregat Open | 2024 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,051 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,847 |
| 59th Biel Rapid Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 3 | 1,866 |
| Hong Kong Jolimark Open | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,706 |
| 23rd Senta Open | 2019 | 7 | 1 | 1,786 |
| ch-World Amateur U2000 | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1,874 |
| 19th ch-Asia Cities | 2015 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,836 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sung-Jui Yang's chess games?
67 games by Sung-Jui Yang, from Aug 2014 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 Sung-Jui Yang has played.
What does Sung-Jui Yang play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Sung-Jui Yang opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sung-Jui Yang answers 1...e6 (84% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games).
What openings does Sung-Jui Yang play as White?
As White, Sung-Jui Yang's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sung-Jui Yang play as Black?
As Black, Sung-Jui Yang most often plays: French: Classical Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Sung-Jui Yang's FIDE rating?
Sung-Jui Yang is currently rated 1,977 in classical chess, 1,833 in rapid and 1,793 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,977 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Sung-Jui Yang played?
Our database contains 67 games by Sung-Jui Yang, covering Aug 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 25 draws, 28 losses (20.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sung-Jui Yang?
67 games by Sung-Jui Yang 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.