Prepare against Yi Hu
WFM · China · World #36,644 classical · FIDE ID 8601763
Our database contains 103 games by Yi Hu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yi Hu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yi Hu 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 | 1,951 | 2,167 | Jul 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 28 | 29 | 46 | 27.2% |
| As White | 51 | 9 | 17 | 25 | 17.6% |
| As Black | 52 | 19 | 12 | 21 | 36.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yi Hu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yi Hu's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 46 | 90.2% | 31.5% |
| d4 | 5 | 9.8% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 31.5% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Hu usually continues Nf3 (18.4% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Hu usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Hu usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Hu usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Hu usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 84.2% | 40.6% |
| e5 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 60.9% | 32.1% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 34.8% | 81.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Yi Hu's chess games
All 103 games by Yi Hu in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 28 wins, 29 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B85 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B74 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Qi Guo | 2,361 | chT2-CHN | D46 |
| Nov 1999 | Nathan Resika | 2,251 | Budapest FS11 IM | C54 |
| Dec 1999 | Csaba Dr. Bognar | 2,237 | Budapest FS12 IM-A | E17 |
| Jan 2000 | Eduard Szirmai | 2,204 | Budapest FS02 Elo-B | B06 |
| Jan 2000 | David Berczes | 2,140 | Budapest FS02 Elo-B | B85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS11 IM | 1999 | 13 | 2 | 2,015 |
| Budapest FS12 IM-A | 1999 | 12 | 2 | 2,062 |
| Belt and Road Aksu B Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 1,751 |
| Wch U10 Girls | 1997 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
| 4th Binhai Cup B | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 1,963 |
| Budapest FS02 Elo-B | 2000 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,294 |
| 8th ch-Southwest Class | 2017 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,829 |
| chT-CHN w | 2024 | 7 | 2 | 1,914 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yi Hu's chess games?
103 games by Yi Hu, from Apr 2003 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 Yi Hu has played.
What does Yi Hu play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Yi Hu opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yi Hu answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (61% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Yi Hu play as White?
As White, Yi Hu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yi Hu play as Black?
As Black, Yi Hu most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Yi Hu's FIDE rating?
Yi Hu is currently rated 1,951 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,167 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Yi Hu played?
Our database contains 103 games by Yi Hu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 29 draws, 46 losses (27.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yi Hu?
103 games by Yi Hu 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.