Prepare against Zaw Ye Htut
CM · MMR · World #19,942 classical · FIDE ID 13013955
When preparing against Zaw Ye Htut, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 37.0% over 46 games.
Our database contains 174 games by Zaw Ye Htut, covering Jul 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zaw Ye Htut's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zaw Ye Htut 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 | 2,058 | 2,180 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,950 | 1,980 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,030 | 2,030 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 174 | 62 | 14 | 98 | 35.6% |
| As White | 83 | 33 | 9 | 41 | 39.8% |
| As Black | 91 | 29 | 5 | 57 | 31.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zaw Ye Htut's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zaw Ye Htut's side.
First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 83 | 100.0% | 45.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 45.2% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Htut usually continues Nf3 (51.5% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Htut usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Htut usually continues d4 (44.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 49 | 96.1% | 38.8% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 62.5% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
Zaw Ye Htut's chess games
All 174 games by Zaw Ye Htut in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2019 - 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: 62 wins, 14 draws, 98 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 7/1/9 | 41.2% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B74 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 46 | 17/2/27 | 37.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | N1 Maiorov | 2,472 | Titled Tue Early | C07 |
| Apr 2025 | Rafael A Vaganian | 2,449 | Titled Tue Early | D30 |
| Jan 2026 | Gennadi Gutman | 2,445 | Titled Tue | B01 |
| Aug 2025 | Sven Tica | 2,442 | Titled Tue Early | A07 |
| Jan 2026 | Antoine Bournel | 2,433 | Titled Tue | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 157 | 66 | 2,128 |
| DAV-Go Checkmate IM | 2025 | 9 | 1 | 1,941 |
| Asian Individual 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 1 | 1,862 |
| Asian Individual Chess Championship 2026 | Open | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,771 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zaw Ye Htut's chess games?
174 games by Zaw Ye Htut, from Jul 2019 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 Zaw Ye Htut has played.
What does Zaw Ye Htut play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, Zaw Ye Htut opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zaw Ye Htut answers 1...d5 (96% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games).
What openings does Zaw Ye Htut play as White?
As White, Zaw Ye Htut's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zaw Ye Htut play as Black?
As Black, Zaw Ye Htut most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (46 games, 37.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is Zaw Ye Htut's FIDE rating?
Zaw Ye Htut is currently rated 2,058 in classical chess, 1,950 in rapid and 2,030 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,180 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Zaw Ye Htut played?
Our database contains 174 games by Zaw Ye Htut, covering Jul 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 14 draws, 98 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zaw Ye Htut?
174 games by Zaw Ye Htut 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.