Prepare against Yvonne Mao
DEU · World #60,294 classical · FIDE ID 12942561
When preparing against Yvonne Mao, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Four Knights Game as White, 41.2% over 17 games.
Our database contains 128 games by Yvonne Mao, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yvonne Mao's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yvonne Mao 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 | 1,855 | 1,897 | Oct 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,807 | 1,865 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 128 | 39 | 28 | 61 | 30.5% |
| As White | 64 | 17 | 15 | 32 | 26.6% |
| As Black | 64 | 22 | 13 | 29 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yvonne Mao's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yvonne Mao's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 64 | 100.0% | 38.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 38.3% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Mao usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Mao usually continues b3 (35.7% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Mao usually continues Nf3 (30.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 19 | 55.9% | 42.1% |
| c5 | 15 | 44.1% | 43.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 64.7% | 54.5% |
| d5 | 5 | 29.4% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Yvonne Mao's chess games
All 128 games by Yvonne Mao in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2013 - 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: 39 wins, 28 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2017 | Teodora Rogozenco | 2,147 | chT-GER Federal Cup w | B37 |
| Apr 2017 | Wenke Henrichs | 1,973 | ch-GER w | B08 |
| Apr 2017 | Heidemarie Kluge | 1,940 | ch-GER w | D00 |
| Mar 2015 | Pascal Neukirchner | 1,932 | ch-Hessen U16 | A48 |
| May 2016 | Ralph Becker | 1,841 | ch-Hessen Open B | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hessen U14/18 Girls | 2013 | 16 | 9 | 1,209 |
| ch-GER U16 Girls | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,609 |
| ch-GER w | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,962 |
| ch-Hessen U16 | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,742 |
| ch-Hessen Open B | 2016 | 7 | 5 | 2,007 |
| 4th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2017 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,751 |
| chT-GER U16 | 2014 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,575 |
| ch-Hessen U14/U18 Girls | 2014 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,380 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yvonne Mao's chess games?
128 games by Yvonne Mao, from Aug 2013 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 Yvonne Mao has played.
What does Yvonne Mao play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Yvonne Mao opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yvonne Mao answers 1...e5 (56% of games), 1...c5 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Yvonne Mao play as White?
As White, Yvonne Mao's most-played openings in our database are: Four Knights Game (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); French Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yvonne Mao play as Black?
As Black, Yvonne Mao most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Yvonne Mao's FIDE rating?
Yvonne Mao is currently rated 1,855 in classical chess and 1,807 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,897 (Oct 2017).
How many games has Yvonne Mao played?
Our database contains 128 games by Yvonne Mao, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 28 draws, 61 losses (30.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yvonne Mao?
128 games by Yvonne Mao 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.