Prepare against Yixing Wu
IM · China · World #2,247 classical · FIDE ID 8625387
When preparing against Yixing Wu, expect 1.Nf3 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as White, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 562 games by Yixing Wu, covering May 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Yixing Wu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yixing Wu 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 | 2,371 | 2,418 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,076 | 2,076 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,296 | 2,345 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 562 | 220 | 184 | 158 | 39.1% |
| As White | 286 | 126 | 96 | 64 | 44.1% |
| As Black | 276 | 94 | 88 | 94 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yixing Wu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yixing Wu's side.
First moves as White (286 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 150 | 52.4% | 65.7% |
| d4 | 91 | 31.8% | 54.4% |
| e4 | 23 | 8.0% | 41.3% |
| c4 | 20 | 7.0% | 72.5% |
| a3 | 2 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 52% of White games, 65.7% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Wu usually continues g3 (72.8% score)
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Wu usually continues c4 (51.6% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Wu usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 54.4% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Wu usually continues c4 (48.8% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Wu usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (2% of these games) — Wu usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 62 | 52.1% | 62.9% |
| e5 | 21 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 18 | 15.1% | 30.6% |
| d5 | 8 | 6.7% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 5.0% | 58.3% |
| a5 | 2 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 74 | 71.2% | 46.6% |
| d5 | 20 | 19.2% | 42.5% |
| d6 | 7 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Yixing Wu's chess games
All 562 games by Yixing Wu in the Chess.ceo database (May 2018 - Sep 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: 220 wins, 184 draws, 158 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 60 | 34/15/11 | 56.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 33 | 19/7/7 | 57.6% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 30 | 12/6/12 | 40.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 16 | 4/10/2 | 25.0% |
| D00 | London System | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| A15 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 40 | 10/13/17 | 25.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 39 | 20/11/8 | 51.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Savva Vetokhin | 2,559 | V Menorca Open A 2026 | D53 |
| Jan 2026 | Bojan Maksimovic | 2,533 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A45 |
| Jul 2024 | Tao Pang | 2,495 | chT-CHN Div-A | D41 |
| Feb 2026 | Dau Khuong Duy | 2,490 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | E62 |
| Mar 2026 | Di Zhang | 2,481 | 6th Rebecca Cup 2026 | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 55 | 30 | 2,333 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 50 | 24.5 | 2,237 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 44 | 23.5 | 2,379 |
| chT-CHN | 2024 | 27 | 15 | 2,265 |
| 15th Nat PRC RR Teams | 2025 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,258 |
| ch-CHN | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2,182 |
| chT-CHN Div-A | 2024 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,221 |
| ch-CHN sf | 2023 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,977 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yixing Wu's chess games?
562 games by Yixing Wu, from May 2018 to Sep 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 Yixing Wu has played.
What does Yixing Wu play on the first move as White?
Across 286 games with White in our database, Yixing Wu opens with 1.Nf3 (52% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yixing Wu answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Yixing Wu play as White?
As White, Yixing Wu's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (60 games, 56.7% win rate); English Opening (33 games, 57.6% win rate); Indian Defense (30 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 286 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yixing Wu play as Black?
As Black, Yixing Wu most often plays: Indian Defense (40 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (39 games, 51.3% win rate); English Opening (15 games, 26.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 276 games.
What is Yixing Wu's FIDE rating?
Yixing Wu is currently rated 2,371 in classical chess, 2,076 in rapid and 2,296 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,418 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Yixing Wu played?
Our database contains 562 games by Yixing Wu, covering May 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 220 wins, 184 draws, 158 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yixing Wu?
562 games by Yixing Wu 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.