Prepare against Christopher Shen
FM · United States · World #2,807 classical · FIDE ID 2090635
Our database contains 272 games by Christopher Shen, covering Mar 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christopher Shen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christopher Shen 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 | 2,346 | 2,354 | Jul 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,238 | 2,238 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 272 | 106 | 79 | 87 | 39.0% |
| As White | 131 | 55 | 40 | 36 | 42.0% |
| As Black | 141 | 51 | 39 | 51 | 36.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christopher Shen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christopher Shen's side.
First moves as White (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 66 | 50.4% | 51.5% |
| d4 | 31 | 23.7% | 56.5% |
| e4 | 18 | 13.7% | 72.2% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 11.5% | 66.7% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 50% of White games, 51.5% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Shen usually continues g3 (63.9% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Shen usually continues g3 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Shen usually continues g3 (41.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 56.5% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Shen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Shen usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Shen usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 40 | 59.7% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 25 | 37.3% | 66.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 61.4% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 20 | 35.1% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.5% | 25.0% |
Christopher Shen's chess games
All 272 games by Christopher Shen in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2013 - 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: 106 wins, 79 draws, 87 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 19 | 9/6/4 | 47.4% |
| E05 | Catalan | 17 | 10/6/1 | 58.8% |
| A10 | English Opening | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 18 | 10/4/4 | 55.6% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| A48 | Rat Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Semen Khanin | 2,550 | 50th World Open | E73 |
| Jul 2018 | Abhimanyu Puranik | 2,507 | 46th World Open | C07 |
| Jun 2022 | Viktor Matviishen | 2,496 | 15th Philadelphia Int. Open | E94 |
| Sep 2018 | Titas Stremavicius | 2,467 | 84th Southwest Open | E70 |
| Sep 2020 | Andrew Hong | 2,449 | ch-USA U16 | C19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U10 | 2014 | 20 | 11.5 | 1,803 |
| PRO League Atlantic | 2017 | 16 | 5.5 | 2,213 |
| ch-USA U16 | 2020 | 16 | 10 | 2,382 |
| Charlotte CCCSA IM A | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,197 |
| ch-Pan American U18 | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,307 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Fall IM | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,517 |
| Toronto NAYCC U12 | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 1,919 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Winter IM B | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,237 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christopher Shen's chess games?
272 games by Christopher Shen, from Mar 2013 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 Christopher Shen has played.
What does Christopher Shen play on the first move as White?
Across 131 games with White in our database, Christopher Shen opens with 1.c4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christopher Shen answers 1...e6 (60% of games), 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d6 (35% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Christopher Shen play as White?
As White, Christopher Shen's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Catalan (17 games, 58.8% win rate); English Opening (16 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 131 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christopher Shen play as Black?
As Black, Christopher Shen most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 55.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (16 games, 43.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (13 games, 23.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 141 games.
What is Christopher Shen's FIDE rating?
Christopher Shen is currently rated 2,346 in classical chess and 2,238 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,354 (Jul 2021).
How many games has Christopher Shen played?
Our database contains 272 games by Christopher Shen, covering Mar 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 106 wins, 79 draws, 87 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christopher Shen?
272 games by Christopher Shen 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.