Prepare against Yannick Woods
Ireland · World #24,224 classical · FIDE ID 2518384
When preparing against Yannick Woods, expect 1.e4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (62%).
Our database contains 155 games by Yannick Woods, covering Aug 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Yannick Woods's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yannick Woods 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 | 2,024 | 2,176 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,926 | 1,926 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,829 | 1,854 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 155 | 63 | 34 | 58 | 40.6% |
| As White | 73 | 33 | 14 | 26 | 45.2% |
| As Black | 82 | 30 | 20 | 32 | 36.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yannick Woods's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yannick Woods's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 47.9% | 64.3% |
| d4 | 30 | 41.1% | 46.7% |
| c4 | 7 | 9.6% | 35.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 64.3% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Woods usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Woods usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Woods usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 46.7% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Woods usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Woods usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Woods usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 53.7% | 45.5% |
| e5 | 12 | 29.3% | 45.8% |
| c6 | 4 | 9.8% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 61.9% | 57.7% |
| d5 | 8 | 38.1% | 56.3% |
Yannick Woods's chess games
All 155 games by Yannick Woods in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2022 - Sep 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: 63 wins, 34 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Brewington Hardaway | 2,542 | 10th Semana Santa Open | A41 |
| Feb 2026 | Philip Rosol | 2,271 | Sligo Open | B38 |
| Apr 2025 | Filipa Fortuna Pipiras | 2,195 | Reykjavik Open | D20 |
| Jul 2024 | Ragnar Holm | 2,130 | Scottish Open | B38 |
| Apr 2025 | Andre Kunz | 2,115 | Reykjavik Open | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU Schools U13 | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,815 |
| 104th ch-IRL | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,951 |
| 105th ch-IRL 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,121 |
| 2nd Cambridge Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,917 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,149 |
| 103rd ch-IRL | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,051 |
| Scottish Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,995 |
| Sligo Open | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,262 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yannick Woods's chess games?
155 games by Yannick Woods, from Aug 2022 to Sep 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 Yannick Woods has played.
What does Yannick Woods play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Yannick Woods opens with 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yannick Woods answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games).
What openings does Yannick Woods play as White?
As White, Yannick Woods's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (5 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yannick Woods play as Black?
As Black, Yannick Woods most often plays: Réti Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Yannick Woods's FIDE rating?
Yannick Woods is currently rated 2,024 in classical chess, 1,926 in rapid and 1,829 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,176 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Yannick Woods played?
Our database contains 155 games by Yannick Woods, covering Aug 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 34 draws, 58 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yannick Woods?
155 games by Yannick Woods 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.