Prepare against Chicheng Leon Chen
CM · Austria · World #6,160 classical · FIDE ID 1676660
When preparing against Chicheng Leon Chen, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 125 games by Chicheng Leon Chen, covering Aug 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Chicheng Leon Chen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Chicheng Leon 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 | 2,243 | 2,243 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,048 | 2,048 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,180 | 2,288 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 125 | 71 | 21 | 33 | 56.8% |
| As White | 63 | 39 | 11 | 13 | 61.9% |
| As Black | 62 | 32 | 10 | 20 | 51.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Chicheng Leon Chen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Chicheng Leon Chen's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 59 | 93.7% | 71.2% |
| d4 | 4 | 6.3% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 71.2% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Chen usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Chen usually continues Nf3 (81.3% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Chen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Chen usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Chen usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 33 | 71.7% | 60.6% |
| e6 | 8 | 17.4% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 5 | 10.9% | 90.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Chicheng Leon Chen's chess games
All 125 games by Chicheng Leon Chen in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 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: 71 wins, 21 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Noah Pleimer | 2,156 | Austrian Youth Championships 2026 | U16 | C54 |
| Jul 2026 | Daniil Shyhin | 2,085 | 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | O12 | D00 |
| Jun 2026 | Chenshan Wu | 2,041 | Austrian Youth Championships 2026 | U12 | C02 |
| Jul 2026 | Oleksandr Shtrykun | 2,021 | 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Rapid | O12 | C65 |
| Apr 2026 | Julian Brown | 2,004 | Austrian Youth Championships 2026 | U16 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | O12 | 2026 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,141 |
| ch-AUT U10 | 2024 | 14 | 13.5 | 1,749 |
| World Cadets U10 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 1,751 |
| ch-EU Union U08 18th | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,195 |
| Wch U08 | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,078 |
| ch-EU Union U08 19th | 2022 | 9 | 7 | 1,309 |
| Austrian Youth Championships 2026 | U12 | 2026 | 7 | 6 | 2,083 |
| 5th Fuerstenfeld U18 Open | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,418 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Chicheng Leon Chen's chess games?
125 games by Chicheng Leon Chen, from Aug 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 Chicheng Leon Chen has played.
What does Chicheng Leon Chen play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Chicheng Leon Chen opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Chicheng Leon Chen answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Chicheng Leon Chen play as White?
As White, Chicheng Leon Chen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (6 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Chicheng Leon Chen play as Black?
As Black, Chicheng Leon Chen most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Chicheng Leon Chen's FIDE rating?
Chicheng Leon Chen is currently rated 2,243 in classical chess, 2,048 in rapid and 2,180 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,243 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Chicheng Leon Chen played?
Our database contains 125 games by Chicheng Leon Chen, covering Aug 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 21 draws, 33 losses (56.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Chicheng Leon Chen?
125 games by Chicheng Leon 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.