Prepare against Yaochen Yu
WFM · China · World #31,500 classical · FIDE ID 8640335
Our database contains 55 games by Yaochen Yu, covering Mar 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yaochen Yu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yaochen 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 | 1,977 | 2,017 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,785 | 1,798 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,840 | 1,840 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 23 | 20 | 12 | 41.8% |
| As White | 27 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 28 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yaochen Yu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yaochen Yu's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 96.3% | 51.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 51.9% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Yu usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Yu usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Yu usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Yu usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
Yaochen Yu's chess games
All 55 games by Yaochen Yu in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2023 - 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: 23 wins, 20 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Mariam Kalandadze | 2,049 | World Youth Girls U16 | B91 |
| Nov 2024 | Dora Peglau | 2,047 | World Youth Girls U16 | C53 |
| Oct 2025 | Daria-Ana Marcu | 2,044 | World Youth Girls U18 | B42 |
| Oct 2024 | Maia Arzur | 2,037 | World Youth Girls U16 | B91 |
| Nov 2024 | Nora Rasheva | 2,024 | World Youth Girls U16 | D45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CHN U16 Girls | 2024 | 21 | 14 | 1,622 |
| World Youth Girls U16 | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 2,123 |
| chB-CHN w | 2023 | 10 | 6 | 1,830 |
| TCh-CHN League B 2025 | 2025 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,727 |
| World Youth Girls U18 | 2025 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,936 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yaochen Yu's chess games?
55 games by Yaochen Yu, from Mar 2023 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 Yaochen Yu has played.
What does Yaochen Yu play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Yaochen Yu opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yaochen Yu answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Yaochen Yu play as White?
As White, Yaochen Yu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yaochen Yu play as Black?
As Black, Yaochen Yu most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Yaochen Yu's FIDE rating?
Yaochen Yu is currently rated 1,977 in classical chess, 1,785 in rapid and 1,840 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,017 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Yaochen Yu played?
Our database contains 55 games by Yaochen Yu, covering Mar 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 20 draws, 12 losses (41.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yaochen Yu?
55 games by Yaochen 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.