Prepare against Changhoon Kim
CM · South Korea · World #36,469 classical · FIDE ID 34117234
Our database contains 79 games by Changhoon Kim, covering Mar 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Changhoon Kim's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Changhoon Kim 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 | 1,952 | 1,952 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,894 | 1,894 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,896 | 1,896 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 26 | 15 | 38 | 32.9% |
| As White | 36 | 16 | 7 | 13 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 43 | 10 | 8 | 25 | 23.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Changhoon Kim's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Changhoon Kim's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 58.3% | 52.4% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 36.1% | 57.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 52.4% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Kim usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Kim usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Kim usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 36% of White games, 57.7% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Kim usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Kim usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …g6 (15% of these games) — Kim usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 71.4% | 20.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 21.4% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 52.2% | 29.2% |
| d5 | 9 | 39.1% | 61.1% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.7% | 0.0% |
Changhoon Kim's chess games
All 79 games by Changhoon Kim in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - 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: 26 wins, 15 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Catalan | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A39 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B55 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Bert Both | 2,102 | Hastings Masters 2025-26 | D12 |
| Jan 2026 | Obioma ONUOHA | 2,056 | Hastings Masters 2025-26 | D30 |
| Jan 2026 | Adrian D Wallace | 1,968 | Hastings International Chess Congress 2025: Weekend Open | D44 |
| Jul 2023 | Radim Dostal | 1,968 | 34th Pardubice Rapid Open | B36 |
| Jul 2023 | Tomas Reichel | 1,958 | 34th Pardubice Rapid Open | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Classic Open | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,882 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,068 |
| 17th chT-Asia | 2012 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,077 |
| 34th Pardubice Rapid Open | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,006 |
| 18th ch-Asia Cities | 2013 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,826 |
| Laos Open | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,919 |
| Hastings Masters 2025-26 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,036 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,836 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Changhoon Kim's chess games?
79 games by Changhoon Kim, from Mar 2012 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 Changhoon Kim has played.
What does Changhoon Kim play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Changhoon Kim opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.Nf3 (36% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Changhoon Kim answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Changhoon Kim play as White?
As White, Changhoon Kim's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Changhoon Kim play as Black?
As Black, Changhoon Kim most often plays: Slav Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Changhoon Kim's FIDE rating?
Changhoon Kim is currently rated 1,952 in classical chess, 1,894 in rapid and 1,896 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,952 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Changhoon Kim played?
Our database contains 79 games by Changhoon Kim, covering Mar 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 15 draws, 38 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Changhoon Kim?
79 games by Changhoon Kim 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.