Prepare against Yu(HLJ) Hu
China · World #24,645 classical · FIDE ID 8609993
When preparing against Yu(HLJ) Hu, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 20.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 514 games by Yu(HLJ) Hu, covering Sep 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Yu(HLJ) Hu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yu(HLJ) 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 | 2,021 | 2,162 | Dec 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,093 | 2,135 | Dec 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,040 | 2,058 | Jun 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 514 | 167 | 167 | 180 | 32.5% |
| As White | 261 | 92 | 83 | 86 | 35.2% |
| As Black | 253 | 75 | 84 | 94 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yu(HLJ) Hu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yu(HLJ) Hu's side.
First moves as White (261 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 227 | 87.0% | 50.7% |
| d4 | 21 | 8.0% | 54.8% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 2.7% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 6 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 50.7% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Hu usually continues Nf3 (48.9% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Hu usually continues Nf3 (48.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Hu usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 54.8% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Hu usually continues c4 (45.5% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Hu usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 104 | 90.4% | 54.3% |
| e5 | 8 | 7.0% | 31.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.7% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 90 | 89.1% | 43.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 5.9% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 4 | 4.0% | 37.5% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Yu(HLJ) Hu's chess games
All 514 games by Yu(HLJ) Hu in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - 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: 167 wins, 167 draws, 180 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian | 30 | 8/10/12 | 26.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 26 | 11/5/10 | 42.3% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 17 | 5/7/5 | 29.4% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 4/10/2 | 25.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 31 | 14/8/9 | 45.2% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 24 | 6/10/8 | 25.0% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 24 | 7/8/9 | 29.2% |
| E05 | Catalan | 20 | 4/10/6 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| A10 | English Opening | 10 | 0/4/6 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2019 | Jiner Zhu | 2,471 | China zt 3.5 w | C60 |
| Jul 2025 | Banh Gia Huy | 2,445 | 58th Biel Master Open | B40 |
| May 2019 | Michael Mulyar | 2,390 | 28th Chicago Open | C77 |
| Jun 2019 | Yiyi Xiao | 2,356 | chT-CHN w | D61 |
| Oct 2018 | Tao Pang | 2,336 | Xingtai Open | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-CHN w | 2023 | 43 | 26.5 | 2,032 |
| chT-CHN w | 2023 | 32 | 16 | 2,070 |
| China zt 3.5 w | 2025 | 28 | 15 | 2,100 |
| ch-CHN w | 2020 | 18 | 5 | 2,055 |
| Harbin U20 Open | 2018 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,010 |
| CHN Team w | 2017 | 18 | 8 | 2,042 |
| chT-CHN Div-A | 2024 | 17 | 5 | 2,040 |
| 11th Sharjah Cup Qual w | 2021 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,216 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Xue Bai (14 games) · Shengxin Zhao (12 games) · Xueyi Li (11 games) · Yiyi Xiao (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yu(HLJ) Hu's chess games?
514 games by Yu(HLJ) Hu, from Sep 2012 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 Yu(HLJ) Hu has played.
What does Yu(HLJ) Hu play on the first move as White?
Across 261 games with White in our database, Yu(HLJ) Hu opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yu(HLJ) Hu answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Yu(HLJ) Hu play as White?
As White, Yu(HLJ) Hu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (30 games, 26.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (26 games, 42.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (17 games, 29.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 261 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yu(HLJ) Hu play as Black?
As Black, Yu(HLJ) Hu most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (31 games, 45.2% win rate); Sicilian (24 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (24 games, 29.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 253 games.
What is Yu(HLJ) Hu's FIDE rating?
Yu(HLJ) Hu is currently rated 2,021 in classical chess, 2,093 in rapid and 2,040 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,162 (Dec 2023).
How many games has Yu(HLJ) Hu played?
Our database contains 514 games by Yu(HLJ) Hu, covering Sep 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 167 wins, 167 draws, 180 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yu(HLJ) Hu?
514 games by Yu(HLJ) 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.