Prepare against Zechen Yu

FM · China · World #6,236 classical · FIDE ID 8649138

When preparing against Zechen Yu, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (62%).

Our database contains 110 games by Zechen Yu, covering Nov 2023 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Zechen Yu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zechen 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zechen Yu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zechen Yu's side.

First moves as White (55 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 52.8% score
  • …c5 (35% of these games) — Yu usually continues Nf3 (47.1% score)
  • …e6 (22% of these games) — Yu usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
  • …e5 (20% of these games) — Yu usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
• 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
  • …d5 (100% of these games) — Yu usually continues g3 (100.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)

Zechen Yu's chess games

All 110 games by Zechen Yu in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2023 - 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: 43 wins, 27 draws, 40 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Zechen Yu's chess games?

110 games by Zechen Yu, from Nov 2023 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 Zechen Yu has played.

What does Zechen Yu play on the first move as White?

Across 55 games with White in our database, Zechen Yu opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zechen Yu answers 1...e5 (68% of games), 1...d6 (27% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games).

What openings does Zechen Yu play as White?

As White, Zechen Yu's most-played openings in our database are: French: Classical Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Scotch Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Zechen Yu play as Black?

As Black, Zechen Yu most often plays: Indian Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.

What is Zechen Yu's FIDE rating?

Zechen Yu is currently rated 2,242 in classical chess, 1,886 in rapid and 1,914 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,389 (Dec 2025).

How many games has Zechen Yu played?

Our database contains 110 games by Zechen Yu, covering Nov 2023 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 27 draws, 40 losses (39.1% win rate).

How do I prepare against Zechen Yu?

110 games by Zechen 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.

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