Prepare against Choong Wai Edwin Lam
MYS · World #75,421 classical · FIDE ID 5701732
When preparing against Choong Wai Edwin Lam, expect 1.e4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 36 games by Choong Wai Edwin Lam, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Choong Wai Edwin Lam's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Choong Wai Edwin Lam 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 | 1,804 | 1,995 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,808 | 1,980 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,701 | 1,896 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 6 | 11 | 19 | 16.7% |
| As White | 17 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 17.6% |
| As Black | 19 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 15.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Choong Wai Edwin Lam's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Choong Wai Edwin Lam's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 70.6% | 45.8% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 23.5% | 12.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 45.8% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Lam usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Lam usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Lam usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 12.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Lam usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Lam usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 45.5% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 36.4% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Choong Wai Edwin Lam's chess games
All 36 games by Choong Wai Edwin Lam in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 6 wins, 11 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D74 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D69 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2005 | Xinyue Wang | 1,978 | 2nd Kuala Lumpur Open | C55 |
| Aug 2005 | Koji Noguchi | 1,832 | 2nd Kuala Lumpur Open | A26 |
| May 2021 | Senglek Khonsavanh | 1,253 | Zonal 3.3 Online | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Kuala Lumpur Open | 2005 | 11 | 4 | 1,982 |
| 3rd Kuala Lumpur Open | 2006 | 11 | 4 | 2,038 |
| Zonal 3.3 Online | 2021 | 9 | 2 | 1,582 |
| Sveshnikov Memorial Open | 2021 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,938 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Choong Wai Edwin Lam's chess games?
36 games by Choong Wai Edwin Lam, from Jan 2005 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 Choong Wai Edwin Lam has played.
What does Choong Wai Edwin Lam play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Choong Wai Edwin Lam opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Choong Wai Edwin Lam answers 1...e5 (45% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...Nc6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Choong Wai Edwin Lam play as White?
As White, Choong Wai Edwin Lam's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Neo-Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Choong Wai Edwin Lam play as Black?
As Black, Choong Wai Edwin Lam most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Choong Wai Edwin Lam's FIDE rating?
Choong Wai Edwin Lam is currently rated 1,804 in classical chess, 1,808 in rapid and 1,701 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,995 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Choong Wai Edwin Lam played?
Our database contains 36 games by Choong Wai Edwin Lam, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 11 draws, 19 losses (16.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Choong Wai Edwin Lam?
36 games by Choong Wai Edwin Lam 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.