Prepare against Yifei Hu
FM · Australia · World #7,083 classical · FIDE ID 3246647
Our database contains 64 games by Yifei Hu, covering Dec 2020 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Yifei Hu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yifei 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 | 2,223 | 2,290 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,165 | 2,165 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,222 | 2,243 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 24 | 25 | 15 | 37.5% |
| As White | 32 | 15 | 10 | 7 | 46.9% |
| As Black | 32 | 9 | 15 | 8 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yifei Hu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yifei Hu's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 78.1% | 62.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 21.9% | 64.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 62.0% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Hu usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Hu usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Hu usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 64.3% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Hu usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Hu usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Hu usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 80.0% | 68.8% |
| c6 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 50.0% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 35.7% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 14.3% | 75.0% |
Yifei Hu's chess games
All 64 games by Yifei Hu in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2020 - 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: 24 wins, 25 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E00 | Catalan | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Mihajlo Radovanovic | 2,434 | O2C Doeberl Cup | A40 |
| Apr 2026 | Sravan Renjith | 2,351 | Oceania Age Groups 2026 | Open | D30 |
| Apr 2025 | Kai Jie Soo | 2,207 | Sydney International Open | E00 |
| Apr 2026 | Cohen Young | 2,051 | Oceania Age Groups 2026 | Open | A13 |
| Apr 2025 | Vu Ky Anh Nguyen | 2,050 | Sydney International Open | A50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Open 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,078 |
| Oceania Age Groups 2026 | Open | 2026 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,250 |
| World ol U16 | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,762 |
| O2C Doeberl Cup | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,313 |
| 2026 Australian Junior Chess Championship | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 2,157 |
| NSW Open | 2025 | 6 | 4 | 2,092 |
| Sydney International Open | 2025 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,306 |
| ch-Sydney | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 2,035 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yifei Hu's chess games?
64 games by Yifei Hu, from Dec 2020 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 Yifei Hu has played.
What does Yifei Hu play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Yifei Hu opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yifei Hu answers 1...e6 (80% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Yifei Hu play as White?
As White, Yifei Hu's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yifei Hu play as Black?
As Black, Yifei Hu most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Yifei Hu's FIDE rating?
Yifei Hu is currently rated 2,223 in classical chess, 2,165 in rapid and 2,222 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,290 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Yifei Hu played?
Our database contains 64 games by Yifei Hu, covering Dec 2020 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 25 draws, 15 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yifei Hu?
64 games by Yifei 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.