Prepare against Gongpu Cheng
China · World #6,284 classical · FIDE ID 8643482
When preparing against Gongpu Cheng, expect 1.d4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as White, 31.3% over 32 games.
Our database contains 149 games by Gongpu Cheng, covering Sep 2023 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Gongpu Cheng's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gongpu Cheng 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 | 2,241 | 2,241 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,030 | 2,061 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,120 | 2,120 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 149 | 54 | 57 | 38 | 36.2% |
| As White | 72 | 32 | 28 | 12 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 77 | 22 | 29 | 26 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gongpu Cheng's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gongpu Cheng's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 61 | 84.7% | 63.1% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 9.7% | 78.6% |
| c4 | 4 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 63.1% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Cheng usually continues c4 (51.9% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Cheng usually continues c4 (60.7% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Cheng usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 78.6% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Cheng usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Cheng usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Cheng usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 58.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 9 | 26.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 11.8% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 88.0% | 43.2% |
| d5 | 3 | 12.0% | 16.7% |
Gongpu Cheng's chess games
All 149 games by Gongpu Cheng in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2023 - Oct 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: 54 wins, 57 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 32 | 10/15/7 | 31.3% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A15 | English Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Leopold Le Ruyet | 2,247 | 2026年全国国际象棋棋协大师赛 (吉安站) | C42 |
| Jun 2025 | Hongya Zhang | 2,029 | ch-CHN | D30 |
| Sep 2026 | Peishan Li | 1,966 | 2026年全国国际象棋棋协大师赛 (吉安站) | A14 |
| Apr 2026 | Zhanjia Li | 1,955 | 2026 China National Chess Open (Jian) | E68 |
| May 2026 | Jiyan Wang | 1,944 | ch-CHN 2026 | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CHN 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,245 |
| ch-CHN | 2025 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,991 |
| 2026 China National Chess Open (Jian) | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,010 |
| TCh-CHN League B 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,958 |
| Hohhot National Open | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,707 |
| ch-CHN U12 | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,775 |
| Chinese Youth Rapid & Blitz Open 2026 | Rapid U16 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,975 |
| 6th Rebecca Cup 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,071 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gongpu Cheng's chess games?
149 games by Gongpu Cheng, from Sep 2023 to Oct 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 Gongpu Cheng has played.
What does Gongpu Cheng play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Gongpu Cheng opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gongpu Cheng answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games).
What openings does Gongpu Cheng play as White?
As White, Gongpu Cheng's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (32 games, 31.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gongpu Cheng play as Black?
As Black, Gongpu Cheng most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Gongpu Cheng's FIDE rating?
Gongpu Cheng is currently rated 2,241 in classical chess, 2,030 in rapid and 2,120 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,241 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Gongpu Cheng played?
Our database contains 149 games by Gongpu Cheng, covering Sep 2023 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 57 draws, 38 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gongpu Cheng?
149 games by Gongpu Cheng 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.