Prepare against Chi Chen
WCM · TWN · World #80,929 classical · FIDE ID 16301633
When preparing against Chi Chen, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 66 games by Chi Chen, covering Jul 2017 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Chi Chen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Chi Chen 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 | 1,787 | 1,787 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,693 | 1,693 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,693 | 1,693 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 26 | 5 | 35 | 39.4% |
| As White | 30 | 13 | 1 | 16 | 43.3% |
| As Black | 36 | 13 | 4 | 19 | 36.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Chi Chen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Chi Chen's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 96.7% | 43.1% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 43.1% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Chen usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Chen usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Chen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Chen usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 16 | 76.2% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 5 | 23.8% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 50.0% | 10.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 50.0% | 60.0% |
Chi Chen's chess games
All 66 games by Chi Chen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2017 - Oct 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, 5 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 0/0/7 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D92 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A15 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A05 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Andrea Henderson de La Fuente | 1,986 | Olympiad Women-45 | E16 |
| Sep 2026 | Michid Jargalsaikhan | 1,921 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | B23 |
| Aug 2020 | Mutriba Hotami | 1,837 | Online Olympiad Div3 B | C11 |
| Aug 2020 | Ednasia Junior | 1,808 | Online Olympiad Div3 B | C12 |
| Sep 2026 | Elena Ghitza | 1,802 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | D15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad Women-45 | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 1,846 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | 2026 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,851 |
| Hong Kong Jolimark Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,455 |
| Online Olympiad Div2 A | 2021 | 9 | 0 | 1,702 |
| Online Olympiad Div3 A | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,752 |
| Online Olym Div4 A | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,612 |
| Online Olympiad Div3 B | 2020 | 8 | 4 | 1,798 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 76+ | 2026 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Chi Chen's chess games?
66 games by Chi Chen, from Jul 2017 to Oct 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 Chi Chen has played.
What does Chi Chen play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Chi Chen opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Chi Chen answers 1...e6 (76% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...e6 (50% of games).
What openings does Chi Chen play as White?
As White, Chi Chen's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Chi Chen play as Black?
As Black, Chi Chen most often plays: French: Classical Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Chi Chen's FIDE rating?
Chi Chen is currently rated 1,787 in classical chess, 1,693 in rapid and 1,693 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,787 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Chi Chen played?
Our database contains 66 games by Chi Chen, covering Jul 2017 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 5 draws, 35 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Chi Chen?
66 games by Chi Chen 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.