Prepare against Zong Yang Yu
FM · Canada · World #1,874 classical · FIDE ID 2616688
When preparing against Zong Yang Yu, expect 1.d4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (99%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Dragon as Black, 43.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 402 games by Zong Yang Yu, covering Sep 2012 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Zong Yang Yu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zong Yang 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 | 2,390 | 2,406 | Apr 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,287 | 2,287 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 402 | 231 | 97 | 74 | 57.5% |
| As White | 202 | 130 | 35 | 37 | 64.4% |
| As Black | 200 | 101 | 62 | 37 | 50.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zong Yang Yu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zong Yang Yu's side.
First moves as White (202 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 156 | 77.2% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 40 | 19.8% | 68.8% |
| e4 | 3 | 1.5% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Yu usually continues c4 (71.1% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Yu usually continues c4 (73.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Yu usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 20% of White games, 68.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Yu usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Yu usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Yu usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 70 | 87.5% | 65.0% |
| c6 | 10 | 12.5% | 55.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 69 | 98.6% | 67.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Zong Yang Yu's chess games
All 402 games by Zong Yang Yu in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - Nov 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: 231 wins, 97 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | English Opening | 24 | 15/6/3 | 62.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 21 | 15/3/3 | 71.4% |
| E05 | Catalan | 20 | 9/5/6 | 45.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 15 | 11/1/3 | 73.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 14 | 9/1/4 | 64.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 29 | 19/4/6 | 65.5% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2016 | Bator Sambuev | 2,539 | Montreal Pere Noel Open | A43 |
| Mar 2019 | Alexandre Lesiege | 2,515 | ch-Quebec | E04 |
| Jul 2015 | Essam El Gindy | 2,440 | 3rd ch-Francophone | E05 |
| Jul 2018 | Aleksandr Ostrovskiy | 2,424 | Montreal Summer IM | E05 |
| May 2018 | Olivier-Kenta Chiku-Ratte | 2,407 | Montreal Vendredi 05 | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal Open | 2019 | 30 | 23 | 2,377 |
| ch-Quebec U20 | 2017 | 26 | 17 | 2,141 |
| Montreal Summer IM | 2019 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,329 |
| ch-Montreal CC | 2019 | 18 | 14 | 2,213 |
| Montreal Pere Noel | 2017 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,163 |
| Montreal Pere Noel Open | 2016 | 15 | 11.5 | 2,374 |
| ch-CAN U16 | 2015 | 13 | 10.5 | 2,234 |
| ch-Quebec | 2019 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,580 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zong Yang Yu's chess games?
402 games by Zong Yang Yu, from Sep 2012 to Nov 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 Zong Yang Yu has played.
What does Zong Yang Yu play on the first move as White?
Across 202 games with White in our database, Zong Yang Yu opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zong Yang Yu answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (99% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games).
What openings does Zong Yang Yu play as White?
As White, Zong Yang Yu's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (24 games, 62.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (21 games, 71.4% win rate); Catalan (20 games, 45.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 202 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zong Yang Yu play as Black?
As Black, Zong Yang Yu most often plays: Sicilian (29 games, 65.5% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (16 games, 43.8% win rate); English Opening (15 games, 46.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 200 games.
What is Zong Yang Yu's FIDE rating?
Zong Yang Yu is currently rated 2,390 in classical chess, 2,287 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,406 (Apr 2018).
How many games has Zong Yang Yu played?
Our database contains 402 games by Zong Yang Yu, covering Sep 2012 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 231 wins, 97 draws, 74 losses (57.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zong Yang Yu?
402 games by Zong Yang 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.