Prepare against Arthur Gao

CM · Australia · World #13,660 classical · FIDE ID 3240444

When preparing against Arthur Gao, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).

Our database contains 54 games by Arthur Gao, covering Feb 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Arthur Gao's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arthur Gao 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arthur Gao's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arthur Gao's side.

First moves as White (30 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 45.8% score
  • …c5 (42% of these games) — Gao usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
  • …e6 (25% of these games) — Gao usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
  • …e5 (17% of these games) — Gao usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
• 1.Nf3 — 20% of White games, 58.3% score
  • …Nf6 (83% of these games) — Gao usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
  • …d5 (17% of these games) — Gao usually continues g3 (50.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)

Arthur Gao's chess games

All 54 games by Arthur Gao in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2019 - Sep 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: 17 wins, 17 draws, 20 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Arthur Gao's chess games?

54 games by Arthur Gao, from Feb 2019 to Sep 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 Arthur Gao has played.

What does Arthur Gao play on the first move as White?

Across 30 games with White in our database, Arthur Gao opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arthur Gao answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).

What openings does Arthur Gao play as White?

As White, Arthur Gao's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Arthur Gao play as Black?

As Black, Arthur Gao most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.

What is Arthur Gao's FIDE rating?

Arthur Gao is currently rated 2,121 in classical chess, 2,004 in rapid and 2,056 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,226 (Mar 2026).

How many games has Arthur Gao played?

Our database contains 54 games by Arthur Gao, covering Feb 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 17 draws, 20 losses (31.5% win rate).

How do I prepare against Arthur Gao?

54 games by Arthur Gao 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.

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