Prepare against Zhe Yu
China · World #24,190 classical · FIDE ID 8645213
Our database contains 127 games by Zhe Yu, covering Sep 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zhe Yu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zhe 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 | 2,024 | 2,101 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,828 | 1,830 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 127 | 45 | 31 | 51 | 35.4% |
| As White | 63 | 26 | 14 | 23 | 41.3% |
| As Black | 64 | 19 | 17 | 28 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zhe Yu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zhe Yu's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 63 | 100.0% | 52.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.4% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Yu usually continues Nf3 (51.5% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Yu usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Yu usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 74.1% | 57.5% |
| e5 | 6 | 22.2% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 85.7% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Zhe Yu's chess games
All 127 games by Zhe Yu in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 45 wins, 31 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B62 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A64 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Zilong Yang | 2,347 | ch-CHN 2026 | B53 |
| Nov 2024 | Noah Ritzerveld | 2,285 | World Cadets U12 2024 | C85 |
| Aug 2026 | Hewei Li | 2,225 | 2026 Belt and Road International Chess Open (Kuqa, Xinjiang) | Group A | B36 |
| May 2026 | Dingzhou Cong | 2,213 | ch-CHN 2026 | B31 |
| May 2026 | Yinzhe Zhang | 2,131 | ch-CHN 2026 | B52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CHN U12 | 2024 | 16 | 9.5 | 1,661 |
| ch-CHN 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,257 |
| World Cadets U12 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,062 |
| ch-CHN | 2025 | 11 | 4 | 1,756 |
| CHN Team Men | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,106 |
| National Open Shenzhen | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,898 |
| TCh-CHN League B 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 1,990 |
| 3rd Belt and Road Open B | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,484 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zhe Yu's chess games?
127 games by Zhe Yu, from Sep 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 Zhe Yu has played.
What does Zhe Yu play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Zhe Yu opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zhe Yu answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Zhe Yu play as White?
As White, Zhe Yu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zhe Yu play as Black?
As Black, Zhe Yu most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Zhe Yu's FIDE rating?
Zhe Yu is currently rated 2,024 in classical chess, 1,828 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,101 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Zhe Yu played?
Our database contains 127 games by Zhe Yu, covering Sep 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 31 draws, 51 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zhe Yu?
127 games by Zhe 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.