Prepare against Hanford Chong
United States · World #43,865 classical · FIDE ID 30984068
When preparing against Hanford Chong, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Hanford Chong, covering Feb 2023 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Hanford Chong's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hanford 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 | 1,919 | 1,989 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,809 | 1,863 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 20.0% |
| As White | 17 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 23.5% |
| As Black | 13 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 15.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hanford Chong's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hanford Chong's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 38.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 38.2% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Chong usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Chong usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Chong usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
Hanford Chong's chess games
All 30 games by Hanford Chong in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 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: 6 wins, 12 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C74 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Davaakhuu Munkhzul | 2,196 | 7th Colonial Open | C74 |
| Oct 2026 | Zachary David MARTIN | 2,184 | 5th Skyline Open - OPEN | B58 |
| Apr 2026 | Andrew Lewis Shiman | 1,983 | 7th Colonial Open | B19 |
| Oct 2024 | Yegna Sairam Jandhyala | 1,762 | 3rd Skyline Open | C53 |
| Oct 2024 | Sriansh Katta | 1,757 | 3rd Skyline Open | B32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Blossom Classic | 2026 | 8 | 2 | 1,784 |
| 3rd Skyline Open | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 1,905 |
| 7th Colonial Open | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,183 |
| 5th Skyline Open - OPEN | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 2,162 |
| 3rd Atlantic Ind Day Open | 2025 | 3 | 1 | 1,720 |
| 124th US Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,068 |
| North American Youth | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,814 |
| 3rd Annual Blue Ridge Open | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,949 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hanford Chong's chess games?
30 games by Hanford Chong, from Feb 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 Hanford Chong has played.
What does Hanford Chong play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Hanford Chong opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hanford Chong answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Hanford Chong play as White?
As White, Hanford Chong's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hanford Chong play as Black?
As Black, Hanford Chong most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (2 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 13 games.
What is Hanford Chong's FIDE rating?
Hanford Chong is currently rated 1,919 in classical chess and 1,809 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,989 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Hanford Chong played?
Our database contains 30 games by Hanford Chong, covering Feb 2023 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 12 draws, 12 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hanford Chong?
30 games by Hanford 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.