Prepare against Yan Han Lau
Singapore · World #122,024 classical · FIDE ID 5810728
When preparing against Yan Han Lau, expect 1.d4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 43 games by Yan Han Lau, covering Mar 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yan Han Lau's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yan Han Lau 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 | 1,668 | 1,684 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,544 | 1,585 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,553 | 1,553 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 16 | 6 | 21 | 37.2% |
| As White | 23 | 8 | 2 | 13 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yan Han Lau's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yan Han Lau's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 87.0% | 35.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 13.0% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 35.0% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Lau usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Lau usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Lau usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 13% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Lau usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Lau usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 16 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Yan Han Lau's chess games
All 43 games by Yan Han Lau in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2016 - Jul 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: 16 wins, 6 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Catalan | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D72 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | Melany Vildosola Canales | 1,632 | 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid-D | D72 |
| Dec 2022 | Cahyadi | 1,558 | 14th Penang Open A | E11 |
| Dec 2022 | Hashim Hasnul | 1,531 | 14th Penang Open A | D30 |
| Dec 2022 | Sivananda Silvarajah | 1,381 | 14th Penang Open A | B11 |
| Mar 2021 | Benjamin Akok | 1,104 | 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid-D | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid-D | 2021 | 12 | 6 | 1,729 |
| 14th Penang Open A | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,522 |
| Kasparov CF University Cup | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 2,344 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open A | 2023 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,488 |
| FISU World University | 2020 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,662 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yan Han Lau's chess games?
43 games by Yan Han Lau, from Mar 2016 to Jul 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 Yan Han Lau has played.
What does Yan Han Lau play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Yan Han Lau opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yan Han Lau answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Yan Han Lau play as White?
As White, Yan Han Lau's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yan Han Lau play as Black?
As Black, Yan Han Lau most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Yan Han Lau's FIDE rating?
Yan Han Lau is currently rated 1,668 in classical chess, 1,544 in rapid and 1,553 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,684 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Yan Han Lau played?
Our database contains 43 games by Yan Han Lau, covering Mar 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 6 draws, 21 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yan Han Lau?
43 games by Yan Han Lau 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.