Prepare against Bindi Cheng
IM · Canada · World #3,266 classical · FIDE ID 2682249
Our database contains 384 games by Bindi Cheng, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bindi Cheng's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bindi Cheng 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 | 2,327 | 2,442 | Oct 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,329 | 2,337 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 384 | 198 | 99 | 87 | 51.6% |
| As White | 200 | 119 | 47 | 34 | 59.5% |
| As Black | 184 | 79 | 52 | 53 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bindi Cheng's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bindi Cheng's side.
First moves as White (200 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 82 | 41.0% | 75.6% |
| d4 | 77 | 38.5% | 73.4% |
| e4 | 32 | 16.0% | 64.1% |
| c4 | 6 | 3.0% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 41% of White games, 75.6% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Cheng usually continues c4 (65.8% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Cheng usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Cheng usually continues c4 (90.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 73.4% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Cheng usually continues Bg5 (80.4% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Cheng usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Cheng usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 59 | 66.3% | 57.6% |
| d5 | 27 | 30.3% | 63.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.2% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 62.5% | 55.7% |
| d5 | 19 | 33.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Bindi Cheng's chess games
All 384 games by Bindi Cheng in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - Jul 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: 198 wins, 99 draws, 87 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 23 | 16/5/2 | 69.6% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 21 | 11/8/2 | 52.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 14 | 11/3/0 | 78.6% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 28 | 9/7/12 | 32.1% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 26 | 14/2/10 | 53.8% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A11 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2017 | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | 2,665 | PRO League Stage | E90 |
| Jun 2013 | Gregory Kaidanov | 2,577 | 1st Arlington DC Open | A07 |
| Jun 2013 | Magesh Chandran Panchanathan | 2,570 | 1st Arlington DC Open | A11 |
| May 2008 | Georgi Orlov | 2,563 | 33rd Keres Memorial | A46 |
| Feb 2017 | Alexander Stripunsky | 2,536 | PRO League Atlantic | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Open | 2010 | 36 | 21 | 2,330 |
| ch-Quebec Open | 2013 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,505 |
| ch-CAN U18 | 2010 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,197 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-D | 2009 | 12 | 8 | 2,489 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-E | 2009 | 10 | 7 | 2,405 |
| 48th Canadian Open | 2011 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,505 |
| 1st Arlington DC Open | 2013 | 9 | 7 | 2,656 |
| 8th Mersin Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,060 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bindi Cheng's chess games?
384 games by Bindi Cheng, from Oct 2006 to Jul 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 Bindi Cheng has played.
What does Bindi Cheng play on the first move as White?
Across 200 games with White in our database, Bindi Cheng opens with 1.Nf3 (41% of games), 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bindi Cheng answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (34% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Bindi Cheng play as White?
As White, Bindi Cheng's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (23 games, 69.6% win rate); Réti Opening (21 games, 52.4% win rate); English Opening (16 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 200 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bindi Cheng play as Black?
As Black, Bindi Cheng most often plays: Slav Defense (28 games, 32.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (26 games, 53.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 184 games.
What is Bindi Cheng's FIDE rating?
Bindi Cheng is currently rated 2,327 in classical chess, 2,329 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,442 (Oct 2013).
How many games has Bindi Cheng played?
Our database contains 384 games by Bindi Cheng, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 198 wins, 99 draws, 87 losses (51.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bindi Cheng?
384 games by Bindi Cheng 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.