Prepare against Evan Ai
United States · World #9,383 classical · FIDE ID 2094770
Our database contains 854 games by Evan Ai, covering Aug 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Evan Ai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Evan Ai 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 | 2,179 | 2,202 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,973 | 1,973 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,003 | 2,031 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 854 | 350 | 68 | 436 | 41.0% |
| As White | 420 | 183 | 27 | 210 | 43.6% |
| As Black | 434 | 167 | 41 | 226 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Evan Ai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Evan Ai's side.
First moves as White (420 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 246 | 58.6% | 40.9% |
| d4 | 93 | 22.1% | 52.7% |
| Nf3 | 60 | 14.3% | 59.2% |
| c4 | 17 | 4.0% | 58.8% |
| e3 | 3 | 0.7% | 16.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 40.9% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Ai usually continues Nf3 (39.2% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Ai usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Ai usually continues d4 (43.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 52.7% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Ai usually continues Nf3 (48.1% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Ai usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Ai usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (212 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 117 | 55.2% | 36.8% |
| c5 | 62 | 29.2% | 38.7% |
| g6 | 11 | 5.2% | 36.4% |
| c6 | 9 | 4.2% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 7 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 2.4% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 114 | 82.0% | 45.6% |
| d5 | 8 | 5.8% | 56.3% |
| g6 | 8 | 5.8% | 87.5% |
| d6 | 6 | 4.3% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Evan Ai's chess games
All 854 games by Evan Ai in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2016 - 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: 350 wins, 68 draws, 436 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 29 | 17/2/10 | 58.6% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 27 | 8/1/18 | 29.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 27 | 13/0/14 | 48.1% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 25 | 13/3/9 | 52.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 22 | 10/3/9 | 45.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 7/0/11 | 38.9% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 12 | 4/0/8 | 33.3% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 32 | 11/2/19 | 34.4% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 30 | 13/3/14 | 43.3% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 24 | 13/3/8 | 54.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 21 | 11/2/8 | 52.4% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 21 | 8/4/9 | 38.1% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 18 | 5/3/10 | 27.8% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 17 | 4/3/10 | 23.5% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 14 | 6/0/8 | 42.9% |
| E01 | Catalan | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Jun Zhao | 2,584 | Titled Tue Early | C07 |
| Jan 2026 | Semyon Lomasov | 2,560 | Cornerstone NY Swiss | C02 |
| Feb 2024 | Sebastien Maze | 2,551 | Titled Tue Late | A46 |
| Dec 2024 | Jaan Ehlvest | 2,531 | Titled Tue Late | A15 |
| Jun 2023 | Krzysztof Jakubowski | 2,486 | Titled Tue Early | E15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 792 | 359 | 2,183 |
| 8th PNWCC Online blitz JP | 2020 | 11 | 5 | 2,150 |
| 11th PNWCC Online blitz JP | 2020 | 11 | 5 | 2,035 |
| 9th PNWCC Online Blitz JP | 2020 | 10 | 3 | 1,893 |
| 10th PNWCC Online Blitz JP | 2020 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,112 |
| Las Vegas National Open | 2023 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,312 |
| Cornerstone NY Swiss | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,253 |
| 19th San Francisco Addison Memorial | 2019 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,281 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Evan Ai's chess games?
854 games by Evan Ai, from Aug 2016 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 Evan Ai has played.
What does Evan Ai play on the first move as White?
Across 420 games with White in our database, Evan Ai opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Evan Ai answers 1...e5 (55% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Evan Ai play as White?
As White, Evan Ai's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (29 games, 58.6% win rate); Sicilian (27 games, 29.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (27 games, 48.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 420 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Evan Ai play as Black?
As Black, Evan Ai most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (32 games, 34.4% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (30 games, 43.3% win rate); Indian Defense (24 games, 54.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 434 games.
What is Evan Ai's FIDE rating?
Evan Ai is currently rated 2,179 in classical chess, 1,973 in rapid and 2,003 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,202 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Evan Ai played?
Our database contains 854 games by Evan Ai, covering Aug 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 350 wins, 68 draws, 436 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Evan Ai?
854 games by Evan Ai 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.