Prepare against Cheuk Wai Lo
Hong Kong SAR China · World #71,659 classical · FIDE ID 6000665
When preparing against Cheuk Wai Lo, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 31.8% over 22 games.
Our database contains 80 games by Cheuk Wai Lo, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Cheuk Wai Lo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cheuk Wai Lo 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 | 1,816 | 1,888 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,812 | 1,818 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,853 | 1,911 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 36 | 11 | 33 | 45.0% |
| As White | 40 | 22 | 3 | 15 | 55.0% |
| As Black | 40 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cheuk Wai Lo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cheuk Wai Lo's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 97.5% | 57.7% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 57.7% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Lo usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Lo usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Lo usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Lo usually continues fxe5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 15 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 19 | 95.0% | 42.1% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Cheuk Wai Lo's chess games
All 80 games by Cheuk Wai Lo in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 36 wins, 11 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 7/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 22 | 7/5/10 | 31.8% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2010 | Brian Dew | 2,242 | ch-Hong Kong | C50 |
| Oct 2011 | Yamei Wang | 2,117 | Hong Kong Open | C00 |
| May 2012 | Hon Ki Tsang | 2,071 | ch-Hong Kong | C55 |
| Apr 2012 | Kun Arthas Qian | 2,012 | ch-Hong Kong | A85 |
| Jan 2012 | Billy Lo | 1,953 | ch-Hong Kong qual | B53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hong Kong | 2012 | 22 | 11 | 1,975 |
| ch-Hong Kong prel | 2014 | 17 | 11 | 1,992 |
| Hong Kong Open | 2014 | 15 | 8 | 2,052 |
| 17th chT-Asia | 2012 | 9 | 1 | 2,056 |
| ch-Hong Kong qual | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,021 |
| Hong Kong Winter Open | 2009 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,161 |
| Wch U18 | 1998 | 1 | 0 | 1,950 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cheuk Wai Lo's chess games?
80 games by Cheuk Wai Lo, from Oct 2007 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 Cheuk Wai Lo has played.
What does Cheuk Wai Lo play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Cheuk Wai Lo opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.f4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cheuk Wai Lo answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (95% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Cheuk Wai Lo play as White?
As White, Cheuk Wai Lo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cheuk Wai Lo play as Black?
As Black, Cheuk Wai Lo most often plays: Dutch Defense (22 games, 31.8% win rate); French: Classical Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Cheuk Wai Lo's FIDE rating?
Cheuk Wai Lo is currently rated 1,816 in classical chess, 1,812 in rapid and 1,853 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,888 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Cheuk Wai Lo played?
Our database contains 80 games by Cheuk Wai Lo, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 11 draws, 33 losses (45.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cheuk Wai Lo?
80 games by Cheuk Wai Lo 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.