Fred Yates was an English chess master who captured the British Chess Championship on six occasions. Originally pursuing a career in accountancy, he abandoned it in 1909 to become a professional chess player and journalist. His competitive play featured the Queen's Gambit Declined and the Ruy Lopez prominently.

Associated Openings

As White

C79Ruy Lopez: 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3...... d612 games

C87Ruy Lopez, Closed Defence: 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3...... d69 games

C83Ruy Lopez: 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3...... Be78 games

As Black

D63Queen's Gambit Declined: 1.d4 d5 2.c4...... 7.Rc133 games

D64Queen's Gambit Declined: 1.d4 d5 2.c4...... 8.Qc215 games

D65Queen's Gambit Declined: 1.d4 d5 2.c4...... 9.cxd53 games

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