Prepare against Yu Tian Poh
IM · MYS · World #802 classical · FIDE ID 5734088
Our database contains 194 games by Yu Tian Poh, covering Jan 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Yu Tian Poh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yu Tian Poh 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 | 2,473 | 2,473 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,361 | 2,361 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,344 | 2,344 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 194 | 87 | 59 | 48 | 44.8% |
| As White | 97 | 45 | 26 | 26 | 46.4% |
| As Black | 97 | 42 | 33 | 22 | 43.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yu Tian Poh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yu Tian Poh's side.
First moves as White (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 97 | 100.0% | 59.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 59.8% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Poh usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Poh usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Poh usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 43 | 100.0% | 61.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 100.0% | 60.3% |
Yu Tian Poh's chess games
All 194 games by Yu Tian Poh in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2017 - 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: 87 wins, 59 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 9/2/2 | 69.2% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B74 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 10/4/7 | 47.6% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 14 | 5/7/2 | 35.7% |
| D71 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 11 | 5/6/0 | 45.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A35 | English Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Jan Gustafsson | 2,638 | 20th Chiang Mai Open | D32 |
| Jun 2025 | Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus | 2,626 | ChessKid Youth U16 GpA | A01 |
| Aug 2026 | David Navara | 2,619 | Sparkassen Chess Trophy 2026 | Open A | B94 |
| Sep 2021 | Viorel Iordachescu | 2,587 | Online Olympiad Div2 B | B50 |
| Sep 2021 | Lorenzo Lodici | 2,507 | Online Olympiad Div2 B | A49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,328 |
| 58th Biel Master Open | 2025 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,556 |
| World Cup U12 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 8.5 | 1,946 |
| SixDays July GMB | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,381 |
| 10th Penang Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,864 |
| 2nd Penang Mini Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,689 |
| 1st Penang Mini Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,793 |
| 11th Penang Open | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,220 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yu Tian Poh's chess games?
194 games by Yu Tian Poh, from Jan 2017 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 Yu Tian Poh has played.
What does Yu Tian Poh play on the first move as White?
Across 97 games with White in our database, Yu Tian Poh opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yu Tian Poh answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Yu Tian Poh play as White?
As White, Yu Tian Poh's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 69.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 97 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yu Tian Poh play as Black?
As Black, Yu Tian Poh most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 97 games.
What is Yu Tian Poh's FIDE rating?
Yu Tian Poh is currently rated 2,473 in classical chess, 2,361 in rapid and 2,344 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,473 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Yu Tian Poh played?
Our database contains 194 games by Yu Tian Poh, covering Jan 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 87 wins, 59 draws, 48 losses (44.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yu Tian Poh?
194 games by Yu Tian Poh 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.