Prepare against Yuki Misawa
WCM · Japan · World #125,490 classical · FIDE ID 7003862
When preparing against Yuki Misawa, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 37 games by Yuki Misawa, covering Dec 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yuki Misawa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yuki Misawa 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 | 1,659 | 1,710 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,715 | 1,760 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 40.5% |
| As White | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yuki Misawa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yuki Misawa's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Misawa usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Misawa usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Misawa usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 13 | 100.0% | 46.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Yuki Misawa's chess games
All 37 games by Yuki Misawa in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2019 - 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: 15 wins, 5 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D53 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D79 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Azumi Sakai | 1,759 | ch-JPN w | A84 |
| Aug 2022 | Melody Takayasu | 1,666 | ch-JPN w | B12 |
| Aug 2021 | Chanida Taweesupmun | 1,618 | Online Olympiad Div3 A | B13 |
| Aug 2021 | Kritisara Adhikari | 1,445 | Online Olympiad Div3 A | E90 |
| Aug 2021 | Emily Cathay Gan | 1,438 | Online Olympiad Div3 A | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-JPN w | 2022 | 11 | 5 | 1,502 |
| Olympiad Women-44 | 2022 | 10 | 4 | 1,538 |
| Asia Nations online Cup w | 2020 | 7 | 3 | 1,469 |
| ch-Hiroshima Chushikoku | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,677 |
| Online Olympiad Div3 A | 2021 | 4 | 3 | 1,720 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yuki Misawa's chess games?
37 games by Yuki Misawa, from Dec 2019 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 Yuki Misawa has played.
What does Yuki Misawa play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Yuki Misawa opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yuki Misawa answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Yuki Misawa play as White?
As White, Yuki Misawa's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yuki Misawa play as Black?
As Black, Yuki Misawa most often plays: Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Yuki Misawa's FIDE rating?
Yuki Misawa is currently rated 1,659 in classical chess, 1,715 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,710 (May 2025).
How many games has Yuki Misawa played?
Our database contains 37 games by Yuki Misawa, covering Dec 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 5 draws, 17 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yuki Misawa?
37 games by Yuki Misawa 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.