Prepare against Yuzhi Ma
China · World #73,067 classical · FIDE ID 8677921
When preparing against Yuzhi Ma, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 32 games by Yuzhi Ma, covering Aug 2025 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Yuzhi Ma's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yuzhi Ma 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 | 1,813 | 1,813 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,739 | 1,758 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 18 | 3 | 11 | 56.3% |
| As White | 15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 53.3% |
| As Black | 17 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 58.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2025-2026): 64 rated games against 61 different opponents, across 7 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 | 20 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 55.0% | 1,607 | 1,647 | 8 |
| Rapid | 36 | 16 | 7 | 13 | 44.4% | 1,686 | 1,673 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 16.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 30.0% |
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1,716 | 1,916 |
| 2025 | 53 | 26 | 11 | 16 | 1,664 | 1,673 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yuzhi Ma's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yuzhi Ma's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 86.7% | 61.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 61.5% score
- …c5 (69% of these games) — Ma usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Ma usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Ma usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Ma usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 83.3% |
Yuzhi Ma's chess games
All 32 games by Yuzhi Ma in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2025 - 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: 18 wins, 3 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Marc Posocco De Grandi | 1,917 | FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O10 | E05 |
| Jun 2026 | Matija Arsenijevic | 1,894 | FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O10 | E15 |
| Jun 2026 | Karson Lu | 1,886 | FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O10 | A14 |
| Jun 2026 | Lev Aleks Egorushkin | 1,870 | FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O10 | E32 |
| Feb 2026 | Xun Wang | 1,783 | Chinese Youth Championships 2026 | Boys U10 | C84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O10 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,949 |
| TCh-CHN League B 2025 | 2025 | 7 | 6 | 1,946 |
| Chinese Youth Championships 2026 | Boys U10 | 2026 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,915 |
| 2026全国国际象棋棋协大师赛 (绍兴站) | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,687 |
| 2026年全国国际象棋棋协大师赛 (南京站) | 2026 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,688 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yuzhi Ma's chess games?
32 games by Yuzhi Ma, from Aug 2025 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 Yuzhi Ma has played.
What does Yuzhi Ma play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Yuzhi Ma opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yuzhi Ma answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Yuzhi Ma play as White?
As White, Yuzhi Ma's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yuzhi Ma play as Black?
As Black, Yuzhi Ma most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Yuzhi Ma's FIDE rating?
Yuzhi Ma is currently rated 1,813 in classical chess, 1,739 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,813 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Yuzhi Ma played?
Our database contains 32 games by Yuzhi Ma, covering Aug 2025 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 3 draws, 11 losses (56.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yuzhi Ma?
32 games by Yuzhi Ma 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.