Prepare against Austin Mei
FM · United States · World #5,485 classical · FIDE ID 30948479
Our database contains 384 games by Austin Mei, covering Jan 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Austin Mei's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Austin Mei 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 | 2,261 | 2,336 | Jun 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,125 | 2,125 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 384 | 155 | 72 | 157 | 40.4% |
| As White | 194 | 84 | 31 | 79 | 43.3% |
| As Black | 190 | 71 | 41 | 78 | 37.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Austin Mei's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Austin Mei's side.
First moves as White (194 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 192 | 99.0% | 51.3% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 51.3% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Mei usually continues Nf3 (55.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Mei usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Mei usually continues d4 (46.7% score)
- 1.e3 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Mei usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 67 | 80.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 8 | 9.6% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 7 | 8.4% | 57.1% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 57 | 87.7% | 49.1% |
| f5 | 8 | 12.3% | 56.3% |
Austin Mei's chess games
All 384 games by Austin Mei in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2018 - 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: 155 wins, 72 draws, 157 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 39 | 16/7/16 | 41.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 9/1/4 | 64.3% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 20 | 5/7/8 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 18 | 8/6/4 | 44.4% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| A48 | London System | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Dmitrij Kollars | 2,633 | Titled Tue Late | C34 |
| Jun 2022 | Axel Bachmann | 2,588 | Titled Tue Late | C58 |
| Feb 2022 | Aleksander Mista | 2,551 | Redmond PNWCC President Day | C58 |
| Jun 2025 | Andrew Tang | 2,529 | Titled Tue Late | A45 |
| Apr 2024 | Alexander Rustemov | 2,525 | Titled Tue Late | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 208 | 104 | 2,279 |
| PNWCC-Bulgaria Hybrid Match 2 | 2021 | 12 | 10 | 2,421 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,157 |
| 9th PNWCC Online Blitz JP | 2020 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,177 |
| 8th PNWCC Online blitz JP | 2020 | 11 | 6 | 2,219 |
| 3rd San Jose Mission 360 GM/IM | 2022 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,144 |
| Las Vegas 1000 GM Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,468 |
| PNWCC Last Dance B | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,197 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Austin Mei's chess games?
384 games by Austin Mei, from Jan 2018 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 Austin Mei has played.
What does Austin Mei play on the first move as White?
Across 194 games with White in our database, Austin Mei opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.e3 (1% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Austin Mei answers 1...e5 (81% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games), 1...Nc6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...f5 (12% of games).
What openings does Austin Mei play as White?
As White, Austin Mei's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (39 games, 41.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 64.3% win rate); King's Gambit (12 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 194 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Austin Mei play as Black?
As Black, Austin Mei most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Open (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 190 games.
What is Austin Mei's FIDE rating?
Austin Mei is currently rated 2,261 in classical chess and 2,125 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,336 (Jun 2022).
How many games has Austin Mei played?
Our database contains 384 games by Austin Mei, covering Jan 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 155 wins, 72 draws, 157 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Austin Mei?
384 games by Austin Mei 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.