Prepare against Weiyang Cadence Yu
WCM · New Zealand · World #81,551 classical · FIDE ID 4313135
When preparing against Weiyang Cadence Yu, expect 1.e4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (33%).
Our database contains 103 games by Weiyang Cadence Yu, covering Nov 2020 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Weiyang Cadence Yu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Weiyang Cadence 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 | 1,784 | 1,785 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,722 | 1,722 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,608 | 1,730 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 39 | 16 | 48 | 37.9% |
| As White | 50 | 21 | 10 | 19 | 42.0% |
| As Black | 53 | 18 | 6 | 29 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Weiyang Cadence Yu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Weiyang Cadence Yu's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 72.0% | 56.9% |
| d4 | 14 | 28.0% | 39.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 56.9% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Yu usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Yu usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Yu usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 39.3% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Yu usually continues Bf4 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Yu usually continues Bf4 (87.5% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Yu usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 60.0% | 38.1% |
| e6 | 9 | 25.7% | 55.6% |
| c6 | 5 | 14.3% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Weiyang Cadence Yu's chess games
All 103 games by Weiyang Cadence Yu in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2020 - 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: 39 wins, 16 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Layla Timergazi | 2,032 | ch-South Island | B12 |
| Jan 2026 | R.A. Tony Dowden | 1,961 | 133rd ch-NZL Open | B47 |
| Jan 2026 | Leighton Nicholls | 1,882 | 133rd ch-NZL Open | C02 |
| Apr 2026 | Sophia Feng | 1,846 | Oceania Age Groups 2026 | Girls | B40 |
| Jan 2026 | Ryan Yiheng Zhou | 1,844 | 133rd ch-NZL Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-North Island | 2022 | 16 | 6.5 | 1,626 |
| 133rd ch-NZL Open | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,951 |
| Oceania Age Groups 2026 | Girls | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,784 |
| George Trundle Masters | 2023 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,513 |
| Olympiad Women-44 | 2022 | 8 | 4 | 1,655 |
| ch-NZL w | 2022 | 7 | 5 | 1,716 |
| ch-NZL U18 Open | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,575 |
| ch-NZL Major Open | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,802 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Weiyang Cadence Yu's chess games?
103 games by Weiyang Cadence Yu, from Nov 2020 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 Weiyang Cadence Yu has played.
What does Weiyang Cadence Yu play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Weiyang Cadence Yu opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Weiyang Cadence Yu answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...f5 (22% of games).
What openings does Weiyang Cadence Yu play as White?
As White, Weiyang Cadence Yu's most-played openings in our database are: London System (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Weiyang Cadence Yu play as Black?
As Black, Weiyang Cadence Yu most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Weiyang Cadence Yu's FIDE rating?
Weiyang Cadence Yu is currently rated 1,784 in classical chess, 1,722 in rapid and 1,608 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,785 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Weiyang Cadence Yu played?
Our database contains 103 games by Weiyang Cadence Yu, covering Nov 2020 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 16 draws, 48 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Weiyang Cadence Yu?
103 games by Weiyang Cadence 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.