Prepare against Yeonhee Cho
WCM · South Korea · World #116,267 classical · FIDE ID 13201190
When preparing against Yeonhee Cho, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (76%).
Our database contains 89 games by Yeonhee Cho, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yeonhee Cho's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yeonhee Cho 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 | 1,684 | 1,696 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,759 | 1,759 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,703 | 1,743 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 29 | 10 | 50 | 32.6% |
| As White | 42 | 15 | 6 | 21 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 47 | 14 | 4 | 29 | 29.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yeonhee Cho's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yeonhee Cho's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Cho usually continues Nf3 (15.4% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Cho usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Cho usually continues d4 (90.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 26 | 100.0% | 32.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 76.5% | 34.6% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 23.5% | 25.0% |
Yeonhee Cho's chess games
All 89 games by Yeonhee Cho in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 29 wins, 10 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A18 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Dirk Voet | 1,901 | 57th Biel ATO | A00 |
| Nov 2012 | Maria Milovanova | 1,849 | Wch U12 Girls | C56 |
| Aug 2021 | Mariya Dorozhkina | 1,714 | Online Olympiad Div3 A | E06 |
| Aug 2022 | Nadezhda Marochkina | 1,687 | Olympiad Women-44 | D53 |
| Sep 2024 | Jacira Laura Almeida | 1,616 | Olympiad Women-45 | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U12 Girls | 2013 | 22 | 9.5 | 1,695 |
| Wch U08 Girls | 2009 | 11 | 5 | – |
| Olympiad Women-40 | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,754 |
| Olympiad Women-41 | 2014 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,675 |
| Olympiad Women-44 | 2022 | 9 | 2 | 1,588 |
| Olympiad Women-45 | 2024 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,621 |
| 57th Biel ATO | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,734 |
| Online Olympiad Div3 A | 2021 | 7 | 3 | 1,462 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yeonhee Cho's chess games?
89 games by Yeonhee Cho, from Jul 2012 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 Yeonhee Cho has played.
What does Yeonhee Cho play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Yeonhee Cho opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yeonhee Cho answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (76% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games).
What openings does Yeonhee Cho play as White?
As White, Yeonhee Cho's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yeonhee Cho play as Black?
As Black, Yeonhee Cho most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Yeonhee Cho's FIDE rating?
Yeonhee Cho is currently rated 1,684 in classical chess, 1,759 in rapid and 1,703 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,696 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Yeonhee Cho played?
Our database contains 89 games by Yeonhee Cho, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 10 draws, 50 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yeonhee Cho?
89 games by Yeonhee Cho 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.