Grigoriy Oparin vs Christopher Woojin Yoo
GM Grigoriy Oparin (2638) · GM Christopher Woojin Yoo (2605)
Grigoriy Oparin and Christopher Woojin Yoo have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2019 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Oparin leads 2 wins to 3 - trailing overall, with 9 draws (36% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Oparin | Draws | Yoo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oparin with White | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| Yoo with White | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Oparin | Draws | Yoo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
| Classical | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Oparin | Draws | Yoo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| A16 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B62 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D03 | Saragossa Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Grigoriy Oparin | Christopher Woojin Yoo | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 126th US Open 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Grigoriy Oparin | Christopher Woojin Yoo | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 13th Washington Int 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Grigoriy Oparin | Christopher Woojin Yoo | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 13th Washington International |
| Jun 2026 | Christopher Woojin Yoo | Grigoriy Oparin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Titled Tue 23rd Jun 2026 |
| Oct 2024 | Christopher Woojin Yoo | Grigoriy Oparin | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-USA Cancelled |
| May 2024 | Christopher Woojin Yoo | Grigoriy Oparin | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Saint Louis Summer A |
| Feb 2023 | Christopher Woojin Yoo | Grigoriy Oparin | 0-1 | Sicilian | Airthings Masters Div 3 L |
| Feb 2023 | Grigoriy Oparin | Christopher Woojin Yoo | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | Airthings Masters Div 3 L |
| Feb 2023 | Christopher Woojin Yoo | Grigoriy Oparin | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Airthings Masters Div 3 L |
| Apr 2022 | Grigoriy Oparin | Christopher Woojin Yoo | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2021 | Christopher Woojin Yoo | Grigoriy Oparin | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Titled Tue |
| Apr 2021 | Grigoriy Oparin | Christopher Woojin Yoo | 0-1 | Saragossa Opening | Titled Arena Apr 3rd |
| Apr 2021 | Grigoriy Oparin | Christopher Woojin Yoo | 0-1 | Orangutan opening | Titled Arena Apr 3rd |
| Feb 2019 | Grigoriy Oparin | Christopher Woojin Yoo | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Grigoriy Oparin and Christopher Woojin Yoo?
In 14 recorded games, Grigoriy Oparin has 2 wins, Christopher Woojin Yoo has 3 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Grigoriy Oparin and Christopher Woojin Yoo played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Feb 2019 to Aug 2026.
What openings do Grigoriy Oparin and Christopher Woojin Yoo play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games), followed by the Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.