Prepare against Fanghui Sun
WIM · China · World #8,844 classical · FIDE ID 8604150
Our database contains 261 games by Fanghui Sun, covering Jan 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Fanghui Sun's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fanghui Sun 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 | 2,189 | 2,228 | Jul 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,214 | 2,214 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 261 | 61 | 119 | 81 | 23.4% |
| As White | 131 | 38 | 62 | 31 | 29.0% |
| As Black | 130 | 23 | 57 | 50 | 17.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fanghui Sun's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fanghui Sun's side.
First moves as White (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 130 | 99.2% | 52.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 52.7% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Sun usually continues Nf3 (53.7% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Sun usually continues Nf3 (53.9% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Sun usually continues Nc3 (44.4% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Sun usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 48 | 94.1% | 45.8% |
| c6 | 3 | 5.9% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 61.0% | 40.3% |
| d5 | 23 | 39.0% | 41.3% |
Fanghui Sun's chess games
All 261 games by Fanghui Sun in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 61 wins, 119 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 3/8/0 | 27.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 0/6/2 | 0.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 34 | 9/13/12 | 26.5% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 17 | 2/9/6 | 11.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Anna Muzychuk | 2,582 | chT-CHN | B26 |
| Mar 2023 | Qian Huang | 2,431 | Shenzhen Open w | A08 |
| Dec 2017 | Qi Guo | 2,413 | chT-CHN | C70 |
| Nov 2024 | Yang Shen | 2,402 | China Women's Chess Open | A48 |
| Feb 2023 | Kaiyu Ning | 2,387 | chT-CHN w | D85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CHN | 2017 | 34 | 10 | 2,155 |
| chT-CHN Div-A | 2024 | 21 | 10 | 2,256 |
| chT-CHN w | 2024 | 18 | 11 | 2,091 |
| CHN Team w | 2025 | 16 | 8 | 2,123 |
| 8th Asian Continental Open w | 2009 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,100 |
| Zibo zt 3.5 w | 2017 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,284 |
| chT-CHN Div-A Rapid | 2022 | 11 | 4 | 2,145 |
| chT-CHN B | 2019 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,161 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Qi Guo (13 games) · Yiyi Xiao (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fanghui Sun's chess games?
261 games by Fanghui Sun, from Jan 2008 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 Fanghui Sun has played.
What does Fanghui Sun play on the first move as White?
Across 131 games with White in our database, Fanghui Sun opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fanghui Sun answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games).
What openings does Fanghui Sun play as White?
As White, Fanghui Sun's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (11 games, 18.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 131 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fanghui Sun play as Black?
As Black, Fanghui Sun most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (34 games, 26.5% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 11.8% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 130 games.
What is Fanghui Sun's FIDE rating?
Fanghui Sun is currently rated 2,189 in classical chess, 2,214 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,228 (Jul 2023).
How many games has Fanghui Sun played?
Our database contains 261 games by Fanghui Sun, covering Jan 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 119 draws, 81 losses (23.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fanghui Sun?
261 games by Fanghui Sun 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.