Prepare against Zechen Yu
FM · China · World #5,017 classical · FIDE ID 8649138
Our database contains 103 games by Zechen Yu, covering Nov 2023 to Aug 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
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,273 | 2,389 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,868 | 1,868 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,034 | 2,035 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 41 | 24 | 35 | 39.8% |
| As White | 52 | 21 | 12 | 18 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 51 | 20 | 12 | 17 | 39.2% |
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 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 51 | 98.1% | 52.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 52.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Yu usually continues Nf3 (43.3% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Yu usually continues d4 (57.7% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Yu usually continues Nf3 (61.1% 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)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 68.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 55.6% | 65.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 33.3% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Zechen Yu's chess games
All 103 games by Zechen Yu in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2023 - 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: 41 wins, 24 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 3/2/3 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 3/1/2 | 42.9% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A55 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Vladislav Gontcharov | 2,421 | 3rd 3-0 Thursday | E06 |
| May 2025 | Sunle Gong | 2,410 | CHN Team Men | D35 |
| Jan 2026 | Tymur Keleberda | 2,381 | 3rd 3-0 Thursday | C11 |
| Feb 2026 | Stephen Dishman | 2,236 | Isle of Wight Masters | E06 |
| Jan 2026 | Julian Estrada Nieto | 2,177 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | C78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,204 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,056 |
| Chinese Youth Rapid & Blitz Open 2026 | Rapid B12 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 1,914 |
| Isle of Wight Masters | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,188 |
| Chinese Youth Rapid & Blitz Open 2026 | Blitz B12 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,902 |
| ch-Asia U10 | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,704 |
| GEO World Cup-B U10 | 2024 | 7 | 5 | 1,910 |
| 5th Bangkok Big Rook Open | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 1,795 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zechen Yu's chess games?
103 games by Zechen Yu, from Nov 2023 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 Zechen Yu has played.
What does Zechen Yu play on the first move as White?
Across 52 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 (56% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...d6 (11% 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 (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 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 (9 games, 44.4% 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 51 games.
What is Zechen Yu's FIDE rating?
Zechen Yu is currently rated 2,273 in classical chess, 1,868 in rapid and 2,034 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,389 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Zechen Yu played?
Our database contains 103 games by Zechen Yu, covering Nov 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 24 draws, 35 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zechen Yu?
103 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.