Prepare against Tianxiang Carlos Yu
China · World #10,860 classical · FIDE ID 39922723
When preparing against Tianxiang Carlos Yu, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%).
Our database contains 86 games by Tianxiang Carlos Yu, covering Aug 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tianxiang Carlos Yu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tianxiang Carlos 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 | 2,157 | 2,183 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,001 | 2,001 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,962 | 1,986 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 29 | 24 | 33 | 33.7% |
| As White | 37 | 16 | 7 | 14 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 49 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 26.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tianxiang Carlos Yu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tianxiang Carlos Yu's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 37 | 100.0% | 52.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.7% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Yu usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Yu usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Yu usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 62.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 9 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 94.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Tianxiang Carlos Yu's chess games
All 86 games by Tianxiang Carlos Yu in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2023 - 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: 29 wins, 24 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Philidor | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Zhai Mo | 2,330 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool A | B22 |
| Jun 2026 | Rodriguez Redondo,Adhara | 2,200 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool A | C31 |
| Jun 2026 | Zhang,Yinzhe | 2,143 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool A | A05 |
| Dec 2025 | Frank Scherer | 2,073 | Hong Kong Open 2025 | B12 |
| Apr 2025 | Benedikt Thorisson | 2,065 | Reykjavik Open | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58th Biel Master Open | 2025 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,897 |
| 58th Biel Rapid Open | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,007 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,009 |
| Hong Kong Open 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,956 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool A | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,245 |
| FIDE World Team Amateur Rapid Chess Cup 2026 - Pool A | 2026 | 9 | 8 | 2,096 |
| 57th Biel ATO | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 1,997 |
| Belt and Road China Int | 2025 | 7 | 1 | 1,779 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tianxiang Carlos Yu's chess games?
86 games by Tianxiang Carlos Yu, from Aug 2023 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 Tianxiang Carlos Yu has played.
What does Tianxiang Carlos Yu play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Tianxiang Carlos Yu opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tianxiang Carlos Yu answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Tianxiang Carlos Yu play as White?
As White, Tianxiang Carlos Yu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tianxiang Carlos Yu play as Black?
As Black, Tianxiang Carlos Yu most often plays: London System (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Tianxiang Carlos Yu's FIDE rating?
Tianxiang Carlos Yu is currently rated 2,157 in classical chess, 2,001 in rapid and 1,962 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,183 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Tianxiang Carlos Yu played?
Our database contains 86 games by Tianxiang Carlos Yu, covering Aug 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 24 draws, 33 losses (33.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tianxiang Carlos Yu?
86 games by Tianxiang Carlos 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.