Prepare against Chor Yuen Chong
Hong Kong SAR China · World #96,580 classical · FIDE ID 6000320
When preparing against Chor Yuen Chong, expect 1.e4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (98%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as White, 35.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 346 games by Chor Yuen Chong, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Chor Yuen Chong's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Chor Yuen Chong 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 | 1,739 | 2,160 | Jan 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 346 | 172 | 52 | 122 | 49.7% |
| As White | 173 | 80 | 30 | 63 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 173 | 92 | 22 | 59 | 53.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Chor Yuen Chong's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Chor Yuen Chong's side.
First moves as White (173 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 95 | 54.9% | 54.7% |
| d4 | 54 | 31.2% | 53.7% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 8.7% | 53.3% |
| c4 | 9 | 5.2% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 54.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Chong usually continues Nf3 (51.9% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Chong usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Chong usually continues d4 (68.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 53.7% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Chong usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Chong usually continues c4 (36.7% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Chong usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 56 | 59.6% | 66.1% |
| e5 | 38 | 40.4% | 52.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 48 | 98.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Chor Yuen Chong's chess games
All 346 games by Chor Yuen Chong in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 172 wins, 52 draws, 122 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 20 | 7/5/8 | 35.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 9/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B74 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 30 | 21/2/7 | 70.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B37 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Subbaraman Vijayalakshmi | 2,360 | Hong Kong Open | C54 |
| Oct 2014 | Lie Yu | 2,346 | Hong Kong Open | C14 |
| Aug 2007 | Siyuan Shen | 2,337 | 4th Kuala Lumpur Open | C41 |
| Oct 2004 | Shane Matthews | 2,251 | Olympiad-36 | B99 |
| Apr 2012 | Luen-Wah Luk | 2,215 | ch-Hong Kong | B66 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hong Kong | 2014 | 65 | 40.5 | 2,044 |
| ch-Hong Kong prel | 2019 | 42 | 28.5 | 1,801 |
| ch-Hong Kong Open | 2017 | 39 | 24 | 1,949 |
| Hong Kong Open | 2018 | 33 | 21 | 2,002 |
| ch-Hong Kong qual | 2013 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,083 |
| Olympiad-36 | 2004 | 12 | 4 | 2,116 |
| Olympiad-35 | 2002 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,280 |
| 4th Kuala Lumpur Open | 2007 | 11 | 5 | 2,233 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Chor Yuen Chong's chess games?
346 games by Chor Yuen Chong, from Apr 2003 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 Chor Yuen Chong has played.
What does Chor Yuen Chong play on the first move as White?
Across 173 games with White in our database, Chor Yuen Chong opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Chor Yuen Chong answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e5 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Chor Yuen Chong play as White?
As White, Chor Yuen Chong's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); French: Classical Variation (9 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 173 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Chor Yuen Chong play as Black?
As Black, Chor Yuen Chong most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (30 games, 70.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (11 games, 54.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 173 games.
What is Chor Yuen Chong's FIDE rating?
Chor Yuen Chong is currently rated 1,739 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,160 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Chor Yuen Chong played?
Our database contains 346 games by Chor Yuen Chong, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 172 wins, 52 draws, 122 losses (49.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Chor Yuen Chong?
346 games by Chor Yuen Chong 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.