Prepare against Chao Xin Cheng
WFM · Australia · World #33,156 classical · FIDE ID 3232468
Our database contains 85 games by Chao Xin Cheng, covering May 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Chao Xin Cheng's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Chao Xin 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 | 1,968 | 2,011 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,897 | 1,941 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,837 | 1,908 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 32 | 21 | 32 | 37.6% |
| As White | 40 | 17 | 12 | 11 | 42.5% |
| As Black | 45 | 15 | 9 | 21 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Chao Xin Cheng's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Chao Xin Cheng's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 40 | 100.0% | 57.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.5% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Cheng usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Cheng usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Cheng usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 58.3% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 10 | 41.7% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 100.0% | 64.3% |
Chao Xin Cheng's chess games
All 85 games by Chao Xin Cheng in the Chess.ceo database (May 2017 - 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: 32 wins, 21 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Lingyi Qian | 2,550 | FIDE World University Team Chess Championship 2026 |Swiss Qualifier 2 Match 1-16 | C11 |
| May 2026 | Bommini Mounika Akshaya | 2,128 | FIDE World University Team Chess Championship 2026 KO Q1|Monash - Webster | B00 |
| Apr 2025 | Michael V R Steadman | 2,105 | Melbourne International Open | A00 |
| Jun 2026 | Prishita Gupta | 2,100 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool B | C02 |
| Oct 2025 | Giulia Sala | 2,095 | World Youth Girls U18 | C48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,858 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool B | 2026 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,098 |
| 15th Penang Open A | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,617 |
| World ol U16 | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,743 |
| Melbourne International Open | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,061 |
| Sydney Int Open 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 2,016 |
| FIDE World University Team Chess Championship 2026 |Swiss Qualifier 2 Match 1-16 | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 2,199 |
| Online Olympiad Div Top A | 2021 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,897 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Chao Xin Cheng's chess games?
85 games by Chao Xin Cheng, from May 2017 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 Chao Xin Cheng has played.
What does Chao Xin Cheng play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Chao Xin Cheng opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Chao Xin Cheng answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...e6 (42% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Chao Xin Cheng play as White?
As White, Chao Xin Cheng's most-played openings in our database are: Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Chao Xin Cheng play as Black?
As Black, Chao Xin Cheng most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Chao Xin Cheng's FIDE rating?
Chao Xin Cheng is currently rated 1,968 in classical chess, 1,897 in rapid and 1,837 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,011 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Chao Xin Cheng played?
Our database contains 85 games by Chao Xin Cheng, covering May 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 21 draws, 32 losses (37.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Chao Xin Cheng?
85 games by Chao Xin 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.