Prepare against Yongjoon Chon
South Korea · World #28,317 classical · FIDE ID 13202820
Our database contains 56 games by Yongjoon Chon, covering Jan 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yongjoon Chon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yongjoon Chon 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 | 1,996 | 2,025 | Sep 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,947 | 2,022 | Apr 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,851 | 1,858 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 16 | 7 | 33 | 28.6% |
| As White | 25 | 6 | 3 | 16 | 24.0% |
| As Black | 31 | 10 | 4 | 17 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yongjoon Chon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yongjoon Chon's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 88.0% | 31.8% |
| d4 | 3 | 12.0% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 31.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Chon usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Chon usually continues Bc4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Chon usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 16.7% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Chon usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 18.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 62.5% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 37.5% | 0.0% |
Yongjoon Chon's chess games
All 56 games by Yongjoon Chon in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2013 - 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: 16 wins, 7 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C27 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2016 | Hou Meng Ho | 1,908 | Olympiad-42 | A02 |
| Dec 2025 | Yucheng Robinson Li | 1,854 | Hong Kong Open 2025 | B07 |
| Dec 2025 | Klaus Lucas Yeo | 1,832 | Hong Kong Open 2025 | B40 |
| Dec 2025 | Leung Yuen | 1,824 | Hong Kong Open 2025 | B12 |
| Dec 2013 | Aslan Mubariz Sadiqli | 1,730 | Wch U12 | C30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U12 | 2013 | 22 | 8 | 1,553 |
| Hong Kong Open 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,990 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 8 | 2 | 2,067 |
| Wch U14 | 2014 | 8 | 5 | 1,913 |
| Seoul Korea Masters | 2021 | 7 | 0 | 1,713 |
| 22nd Prague Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,832 |
| Prague Summer Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,830 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yongjoon Chon's chess games?
56 games by Yongjoon Chon, from Jan 2013 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 Yongjoon Chon has played.
What does Yongjoon Chon play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Yongjoon Chon opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yongjoon Chon answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games).
What openings does Yongjoon Chon play as White?
As White, Yongjoon Chon's most-played openings in our database are: Vienna Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yongjoon Chon play as Black?
As Black, Yongjoon Chon most often plays: Semi-Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Yongjoon Chon's FIDE rating?
Yongjoon Chon is currently rated 1,996 in classical chess, 1,947 in rapid and 1,851 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,025 (Sep 2016).
How many games has Yongjoon Chon played?
Our database contains 56 games by Yongjoon Chon, covering Jan 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 7 draws, 33 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yongjoon Chon?
56 games by Yongjoon Chon 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.