Prepare against Yao Zen Markis Tew
CM · New Zealand · World #16,118 classical · FIDE ID 35814420
Our database contains 101 games by Yao Zen Markis Tew, covering Jan 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Yao Zen Markis Tew's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yao Zen Markis Tew 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 | 2,094 | 2,094 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,002 | 2,002 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,986 | 1,986 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 44 | 20 | 37 | 43.6% |
| As White | 50 | 22 | 9 | 19 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 51 | 22 | 11 | 18 | 43.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 47 | 94.0% | 54.3% |
| e4 | 3 | 6.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 54.3% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Tew usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Tew usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Tew usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Tew usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Tew usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Tew usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 54.8% | 76.5% |
| c6 | 14 | 45.2% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 58.3% | 85.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 41.7% | 0.0% |
Yao Zen Markis Tew's chess games
All 101 games by Yao Zen Markis Tew in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 44 wins, 20 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | Indian Defense | 22 | 12/4/6 | 54.5% |
| E10 | Catalan | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Michail Vassis | 2,294 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | A00 |
| Jul 2026 | William Rui Liu | 2,195 | Peter Stuart Memorial Open 2026 | D36 |
| Nov 2025 | Vladimir Mikhalsky | 2,191 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | E68 |
| May 2026 | Oscar Joseph Cantela | 2,062 | FIDE World University Team Chess Championship 2026 |Swiss Qualifier 2 Match 1-16 | D74 |
| May 2026 | Zachary Yu | 2,057 | FIDE World University Team Chess Championship 2026 |Swiss Qualifier 2 Match 1-16 | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 29 | 7 | 1,966 |
| Bob Wade 2026 | Peter Weir Masters | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,025 |
| FIDE World University Team Chess Championship 2026 |Swiss Qualifier 2 Match 1-16 | 2026 | 7 | 6 | 2,266 |
| NSCC 2026 | Summer Cup | 2026 | 6 | 5 | 2,038 |
| Auckland Weekenders 2026 | Waitangi | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 2,069 |
| Oceania Age Groups 2026 | Open | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 2,096 |
| Peter Stuart Memorial Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 5 | 2,194 |
| NZ North Island Championship 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 2,172 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yao Zen Markis Tew's chess games?
101 games by Yao Zen Markis Tew, from Jan 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 Yao Zen Markis Tew has played.
What does Yao Zen Markis Tew play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Yao Zen Markis Tew opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yao Zen Markis Tew answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...c6 (45% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games).
What openings does Yao Zen Markis Tew play as White?
As White, Yao Zen Markis Tew's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (22 games, 54.5% win rate); Catalan (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yao Zen Markis Tew play as Black?
As Black, Yao Zen Markis Tew most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Yao Zen Markis Tew's FIDE rating?
Yao Zen Markis Tew is currently rated 2,094 in classical chess, 2,002 in rapid and 1,986 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,094 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Yao Zen Markis Tew played?
Our database contains 101 games by Yao Zen Markis Tew, covering Jan 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 20 draws, 37 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yao Zen Markis Tew?
101 games by Yao Zen Markis Tew 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.