Prepare against Tariq Yue
CM · United States · World #12,439 classical · FIDE ID 30975182
Our database contains 161 games by Tariq Yue, covering Feb 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tariq Yue's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tariq Yue 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 | 2,136 | 2,280 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,962 | 1,962 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,993 | 1,993 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 161 | 56 | 22 | 83 | 34.8% |
| As White | 77 | 20 | 12 | 45 | 26.0% |
| As Black | 84 | 36 | 10 | 38 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 57 | 74.0% | 34.2% |
| d4 | 20 | 26.0% | 32.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 74% of White games, 34.2% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Yue usually continues b3 (44.7% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Yue usually continues b3 (7.1% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Yue usually continues b3 (56.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 32.5% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Yue usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Yue usually continues Nf3 (14.3% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Yue usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 80.6% | 53.4% |
| c6 | 4 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 8.3% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 92.6% | 46.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
Tariq Yue's chess games
All 161 games by Tariq Yue in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2022 - 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: 56 wins, 22 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 32 | 12/2/18 | 37.5% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 14 | 1/0/13 | 7.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D78 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E82 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Rafael A Vaganian | 2,449 | Titled Tue Late | E60 |
| Mar 2025 | Hannes Stefansson | 2,444 | Titled Tue Late | A05 |
| Feb 2025 | Georgios Kanakaris | 2,396 | Titled Tue Late | B20 |
| Mar 2025 | Rick Frischmann | 2,345 | Titled Tue Late | A06 |
| Mar 2025 | Jaloliddin Ilkhomi | 2,335 | Titled Tue Late | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 114 | 47.5 | 2,124 |
| Wch U10 | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,346 |
| Marshall Summer Inv IMC | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,262 |
| 11th Dulles Cherry Blossom Open | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 2,045 |
| Princeton Open | 2025 | 4 | 2 | 2,413 |
| National Open 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 2,211 |
| ch-Pan American U10 | 2022 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,712 |
| DC International 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,988 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tariq Yue's chess games?
161 games by Tariq Yue, from Feb 2022 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 Tariq Yue has played.
What does Tariq Yue play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Tariq Yue opens with 1.Nf3 (74% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tariq Yue answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Tariq Yue play as White?
As White, Tariq Yue's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (32 games, 37.5% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (14 games, 7.1% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tariq Yue play as Black?
As Black, Tariq Yue most often plays: Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Tariq Yue's FIDE rating?
Tariq Yue is currently rated 2,136 in classical chess, 1,962 in rapid and 1,993 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,280 (May 2026).
How many games has Tariq Yue played?
Our database contains 161 games by Tariq Yue, covering Feb 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 22 draws, 83 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tariq Yue?
161 games by Tariq Yue 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.