Prepare against Yuyang Zhao
Spain · World #26,069 classical · FIDE ID 54728886
When preparing against Yuyang Zhao, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%).
Our database contains 54 games by Yuyang Zhao, covering Apr 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Yuyang Zhao's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yuyang Zhao 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 | 2,011 | 2,014 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,853 | 1,940 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,706 | 1,706 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 19 | 9 | 26 | 35.2% |
| As White | 27 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 27 | 6 | 4 | 17 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yuyang Zhao's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yuyang Zhao's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 100.0% | 57.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 57.4% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Zhao usually continues Bf4 (56.3% score)
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Zhao usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Zhao usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 14 | 82.4% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 87.5% | 28.6% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Yuyang Zhao's chess games
All 54 games by Yuyang Zhao in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2022 - 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: 19 wins, 9 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D04 | Colle System | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B13 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Sergio Quiros Benito | 2,050 | III Memorial Enrique Rojas Mengual - Ajedrez Tajamar 2026 | D05 |
| Jul 2026 | Lin Cai | 1,980 | 2026年全国国际象棋棋协大师赛 (杭州站) | B00 |
| Jul 2024 | Pablo San Vicente Crespo | 1,851 | ch-ESP U14 Rapid | B09 |
| Jul 2024 | Zouheir Mansor Habash | 1,838 | ch-ESP U14 Rapid | A43 |
| Jul 2024 | Andres Mata Medina | 1,835 | ch-ESP U14 Rapid | D04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Madrid Alcorcon Open | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,684 |
| 2026年全国国际象棋棋协大师赛 (杭州站) | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,813 |
| ch-Madrid Previa B | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,727 |
| ch-ESP U14 Rapid | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,939 |
| ch-Madrid U12 | 2022 | 6 | 2 | 1,173 |
| ch-ESP U14 | 2024 | 5 | 1 | 1,731 |
| III Memorial Enrique Rojas Mengual - Ajedrez Tajamar 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,120 |
| CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA SUB 8 A SUB 16 2026 | U16 | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,843 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yuyang Zhao's chess games?
54 games by Yuyang Zhao, from Apr 2022 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 Yuyang Zhao has played.
What does Yuyang Zhao play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Yuyang Zhao opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yuyang Zhao answers 1...d6 (82% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games).
What openings does Yuyang Zhao play as White?
As White, Yuyang Zhao's most-played openings in our database are: London System (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Colle System (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yuyang Zhao play as Black?
As Black, Yuyang Zhao most often plays: Pirc Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Yuyang Zhao's FIDE rating?
Yuyang Zhao is currently rated 2,011 in classical chess, 1,853 in rapid and 1,706 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,014 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Yuyang Zhao played?
Our database contains 54 games by Yuyang Zhao, covering Apr 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 9 draws, 26 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yuyang Zhao?
54 games by Yuyang Zhao 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.