Prepare against Zachary Yu
CM · New Zealand · World #23,974 classical · FIDE ID 4311930
When preparing against Zachary Yu, expect 1.d4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as White, 37.5% over 24 games.
Our database contains 215 games by Zachary Yu, covering Oct 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Zachary Yu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zachary Yu 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 | 2,026 | 2,081 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,933 | 1,953 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,851 | 1,872 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 215 | 87 | 44 | 83 | 40.5% |
| As White | 113 | 55 | 19 | 38 | 48.7% |
| As Black | 102 | 32 | 25 | 45 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zachary Yu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zachary Yu's side.
First moves as White (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 101 | 89.4% | 56.9% |
| c4 | 8 | 7.1% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.7% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 56.9% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Yu usually continues c4 (60.8% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Yu usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Yu usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Yu usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Yu usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Yu usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 46 | 80.7% | 45.7% |
| e6 | 11 | 19.3% | 54.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 100.0% | 41.4% |
Zachary Yu's chess games
All 215 games by Zachary Yu in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2019 - Sep 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: 87 wins, 44 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 24 | 9/6/9 | 37.5% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| D02 | London System | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/0/1 | 60.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 3/1/9 | 23.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 9 | 0/3/6 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 0/2/7 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Daniel Hanwen Gong | 2,319 | ch-NZL Open 131st | A86 |
| Apr 2023 | Alphaeus Wei Ern Ang | 2,288 | George Trundle Masters | E32 |
| May 2026 | Szymon Skurniak | 2,084 | FIDE World University Team Chess Championship 2026 |Swiss Qualifier 2 Match 1-16 | B93 |
| Sep 2026 | Hui Li | 2,078 | 2026 NSW State Championships | B40 |
| Jan 2026 | Jenith Wiratunga | 2,044 | Bob Wade 2026 | Middle Game Challengers | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NZL Major Open | 2022 | 21 | 8 | 1,381 |
| Wellington Open | 2023 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,704 |
| ch-Eastern Asia U14 | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,357 |
| George Trundle Masters | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,920 |
| 133rd ch-NZL Open | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,021 |
| 132nd ch-NZL Open | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,022 |
| 2026 NSW State Championships | 2026 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,979 |
| ch-South Island | 2022 | 8 | 6 | 2,049 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zachary Yu's chess games?
215 games by Zachary Yu, from Oct 2019 to Sep 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 Zachary Yu has played.
What does Zachary Yu play on the first move as White?
Across 113 games with White in our database, Zachary Yu opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zachary Yu answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Zachary Yu play as White?
As White, Zachary Yu's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (24 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (14 games, 57.1% win rate); London System (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 113 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zachary Yu play as Black?
As Black, Zachary Yu most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 102 games.
What is Zachary Yu's FIDE rating?
Zachary Yu is currently rated 2,026 in classical chess, 1,933 in rapid and 1,851 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,081 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Zachary Yu played?
Our database contains 215 games by Zachary Yu, covering Oct 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 87 wins, 44 draws, 83 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zachary Yu?
215 games by Zachary Yu 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.