Prepare against Yang Yu
CM · United States · World #15,544 classical · FIDE ID 30997305
When preparing against Yang Yu, expect 1.e4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (43%).
Our database contains 58 games by Yang Yu, covering Jul 2022 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Yang Yu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yang 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 | 2,101 | 2,108 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,653 | 1,653 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,962 | 1,962 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 20 | 15 | 23 | 34.5% |
| As White | 32 | 7 | 10 | 15 | 21.9% |
| As Black | 26 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yang Yu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yang Yu's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 53.1% | 44.1% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 34.4% | 31.8% |
| c4 | 2 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 44.1% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Yu usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Yu usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Yu usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 34% of White games, 31.8% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Yu usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Yu usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Yu usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 58.3% | 35.7% |
| e5 | 5 | 41.7% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 83.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Yang Yu's chess games
All 58 games by Yang Yu in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2022 - Oct 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: 20 wins, 15 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Joaquin Fiorito | 2,403 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | B00 |
| Aug 2026 | Ian Ocampos | 2,286 | 1st 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | C50 |
| Aug 2026 | Evans Quek,S | 2,280 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | C50 |
| Aug 2026 | Erik Golubovic | 2,278 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | E90 |
| Aug 2026 | Gael Arcelin | 2,261 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,192 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,112 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,351 |
| Cherry Blossom Classic | 2025 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,883 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,170 |
| 3rd Skyline Open | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 1,924 |
| 3rd Annual Blue Ridge Open | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,084 |
| 4th Skyline Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,817 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yang Yu's chess games?
58 games by Yang Yu, from Jul 2022 to Oct 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 Yang Yu has played.
What does Yang Yu play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Yang Yu opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.Nf3 (34% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yang Yu answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...e5 (42% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games).
What openings does Yang Yu play as White?
As White, Yang Yu's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yang Yu play as Black?
As Black, Yang Yu most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Yang Yu's FIDE rating?
Yang Yu is currently rated 2,101 in classical chess, 1,653 in rapid and 1,962 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,108 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Yang Yu played?
Our database contains 58 games by Yang Yu, covering Jul 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 15 draws, 23 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yang Yu?
58 games by Yang 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.