Prepare against Arthur Gao
CM · Australia · World #12,003 classical · FIDE ID 3240444
Our database contains 49 games by Arthur Gao, covering Feb 2019 to Aug 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
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,141 | 2,226 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,004 | 2,005 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,056 | 2,056 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 30.6% |
| As White | 28 | 7 | 13 | 8 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 8 | 3 | 10 | 38.1% |
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 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 78.6% | 45.5% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 21.4% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 45.5% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Gao usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Gao usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Gao usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% 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 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Arthur Gao's chess games
All 49 games by Arthur Gao in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2019 - 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: 15 wins, 16 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D73 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Soo,Kai Jie | 2,289 | Victorian Open 2026 | C02 |
| Nov 2024 | Baris Cinar Sahbudak | 2,264 | World Cadets U12 2024 | A05 |
| Jan 2025 | C Wallis | 2,229 | ch-AUS Open 2024 | C00 |
| May 2026 | Leo Kalina | 2,123 | 2026 Box Hill Club Championship | A08 |
| Mar 2026 | Declan Smith | 2,053 | 60th Begonia Open 2026 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cadets U12 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,030 |
| 2026 Box Hill Club Championship | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,046 |
| Melbourne Int Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,080 |
| Perth Open | 2023 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,892 |
| ch-AUS Open 2024 | 2025 | 3 | 1 | 2,145 |
| Victorian Open 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,445 |
| 2026 Australian Junior Chess Championship | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,118 |
| 60th Begonia Open 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,234 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arthur Gao's chess games?
49 games by Arthur Gao, from Feb 2019 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 Arthur Gao has played.
What does Arthur Gao play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Arthur Gao opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% 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); King's Indian Attack (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arthur Gao play as Black?
As Black, Arthur Gao most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Arthur Gao's FIDE rating?
Arthur Gao is currently rated 2,141 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 49 games by Arthur Gao, covering Feb 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 16 draws, 18 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arthur Gao?
49 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.