Prepare against Yusuf Amini
DEU · World #12,777 classical · FIDE ID 34635688
When preparing against Yusuf Amini, expect 1.e4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 32 games by Yusuf Amini, covering Jan 2024 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Yusuf Amini's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yusuf Amini 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 | 2,133 | 2,197 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,135 | 2,135 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 8 | 15 | 9 | 25.0% |
| As White | 16 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 25.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2023-2026): 178 rated games against 163 different opponents, across 27 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 125 | 56 | 39 | 30 | 44.8% | 1,973 | 2,042 | 13 |
| Blitz | 37 | 25 | 3 | 9 | 67.6% | 1,994 | 2,151 | 8 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 83 | 28 | 23 | 32 | 33.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 76 | 48 | 17 | 11 | 63.2% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs FM · 2 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 23 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 52 | 28 | 7 | 17 | 2,041 | 2,119 |
| 2025 | 74 | 36 | 21 | 17 | 1,978 | 2,066 |
| 2024 | 47 | 21 | 16 | 10 | 1,917 | 1,997 |
| 2023 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1,657 | 1,657 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yusuf Amini's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yusuf Amini's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 62.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Amini usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Amini usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (10% of these games) — Amini usually continues e5 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Amini usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Amini usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
Yusuf Amini's chess games
All 32 games by Yusuf Amini in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2024 - 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: 8 wins, 15 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A64 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A14 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Stepan Mohylnyi | 2,282 | DEM U16 | E61 |
| May 2026 | Jan Holtwessels | 2,078 | DEM U16 | E06 |
| Oct 2025 | Ralph Althoff | 2,055 | 42nd Muensterland Open | D00 |
| May 2026 | Floris Thuemler | 1,977 | DEM U16 | C88 |
| May 2026 | Savas Arslan | 1,841 | DEM U16 | B96 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEM U16 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,284 |
| 42nd Muensterland Open | 2025 | 7 | 3 | 2,039 |
| Krefelder Weihnachtsopen 2025 | 2025 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,084 |
| Krefeld Christmas Open | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,837 |
| 43rd Muensterland Open | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,774 |
| 53rd Sparkassen Open A | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,558 |
| 1. Münster Oster - A | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,922 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yusuf Amini's chess games?
32 games by Yusuf Amini, from Jan 2024 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 Yusuf Amini has played.
What does Yusuf Amini play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Yusuf Amini opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yusuf Amini answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Yusuf Amini play as White?
As White, Yusuf Amini's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yusuf Amini play as Black?
As Black, Yusuf Amini most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Yusuf Amini's FIDE rating?
Yusuf Amini is currently rated 2,133 in classical chess and 2,135 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,197 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Yusuf Amini played?
Our database contains 32 games by Yusuf Amini, covering Jan 2024 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 15 draws, 9 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yusuf Amini?
32 games by Yusuf Amini 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.