Prepare against Yuki Katsuta
Japan · World #39,440 classical · FIDE ID 7002157
When preparing against Yuki Katsuta, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (50%).
Our database contains 30 games by Yuki Katsuta, covering Jun 2014 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Yuki Katsuta's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yuki Katsuta 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 | 1,939 | 1,943 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,961 | 1,961 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 33.3% |
| As White | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yuki Katsuta's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yuki Katsuta's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 87.5% | 39.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 39.3% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Katsuta usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Katsuta usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Katsuta usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d6 (100% of these games) — Katsuta usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 3 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Yuki Katsuta's chess games
All 30 games by Yuki Katsuta in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2014 - Nov 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: 10 wins, 5 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Ryo Shiomi | 2,085 | ch-JPN | A41 |
| May 2018 | Masateru Suzuki | 1,986 | ch-JPN | A08 |
| May 2018 | Takuma Osaka | 1,956 | ch-JPN | E11 |
| Nov 2021 | Jeremi Nodon | 1,823 | Tokyo Japan Open | D59 |
| Aug 2014 | Taione Sikivou | 1,817 | 13th ch-World University | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-JPN | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 1,986 |
| 13th ch-World University | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 1,873 |
| Tokyo Summer Open | 2018 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,587 |
| Tokyo Japan Open | 2021 | 3 | 1 | 1,637 |
| ch-Tokyo | 2021 | 3 | 1 | 1,984 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yuki Katsuta's chess games?
30 games by Yuki Katsuta, from Jun 2014 to Nov 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 Yuki Katsuta has played.
What does Yuki Katsuta play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Yuki Katsuta opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.e3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yuki Katsuta answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games).
What openings does Yuki Katsuta play as White?
As White, Yuki Katsuta's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yuki Katsuta play as Black?
As Black, Yuki Katsuta most often plays: Semi-Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Yuki Katsuta's FIDE rating?
Yuki Katsuta is currently rated 1,939 in classical chess, 1,961 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,943 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Yuki Katsuta played?
Our database contains 30 games by Yuki Katsuta, covering Jun 2014 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 5 draws, 15 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yuki Katsuta?
30 games by Yuki Katsuta 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.