Prepare against Louis Cheng
United Kingdom · World #26,454 classical · FIDE ID 2410389
When preparing against Louis Cheng, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon as Black, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 145 games by Louis Cheng, covering Jun 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Louis Cheng's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Louis 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 | 2,008 | 2,122 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,045 | 2,047 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,054 | 2,162 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 145 | 58 | 38 | 49 | 40.0% |
| As White | 71 | 34 | 16 | 21 | 47.9% |
| As Black | 74 | 24 | 22 | 28 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Louis Cheng's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Louis Cheng's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 71 | 100.0% | 59.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 59.2% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Cheng usually continues Nc3 (46.9% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Cheng usually continues Nf3 (44.1% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Cheng usually continues d4 (61.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 97.5% | 48.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 100.0% | 47.7% |
Louis Cheng's chess games
All 145 games by Louis Cheng in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2022 - 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: 58 wins, 38 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 17 | 5/7/5 | 29.4% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Nigel R Davies | 2,290 | 4NCL Easter Congress 2025 | C41 |
| Aug 2026 | Jack Rudd | 2,252 | 2026 British Chess Championships: Championship | D80 |
| Apr 2023 | Klauss Mosnegutu | 2,180 | 34th ch-BCF rapidplay | B94 |
| Jul 2024 | Ali R Jaunooby | 2,145 | ch-BCF AM Open | B06 |
| Mar 2025 | Mei-En Emmanuelle Hng | 2,136 | British Rapidplay | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 20 | 11 | 2,044 |
| Wch U08 Blitz | 2023 | 11 | 9 | 1,576 |
| Sussex University Masters | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,976 |
| Scottish Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,955 |
| Hastings Masters 2024-25 | 2025 | 8 | 4 | 2,040 |
| 4NCL Easter Congress 2025 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,172 |
| Peterborough 4NCL Easter Open A | 2024 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,811 |
| Scottish Int Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,971 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Louis Cheng's chess games?
145 games by Louis Cheng, from Jun 2022 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 Louis Cheng has played.
What does Louis Cheng play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Louis Cheng opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Louis Cheng answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Louis Cheng play as White?
As White, Louis Cheng's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Italian Game (10 games, 10.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Louis Cheng play as Black?
As Black, Louis Cheng most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is Louis Cheng's FIDE rating?
Louis Cheng is currently rated 2,008 in classical chess, 2,045 in rapid and 2,054 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,122 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Louis Cheng played?
Our database contains 145 games by Louis Cheng, covering Jun 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 38 draws, 49 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Louis Cheng?
145 games by Louis 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.