Prepare against Helena Joana Li Chen
WFM · Spain · World #8,167 classical · FIDE ID 54540046
When preparing against Helena Joana Li Chen, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (41%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 210 games by Helena Joana Li Chen, covering Feb 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Helena Joana Li Chen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Helena Joana Li Chen 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 | 2,203 | 2,203 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,860 | 1,861 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,828 | 1,828 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 210 | 85 | 31 | 94 | 40.5% |
| As White | 104 | 45 | 16 | 43 | 43.3% |
| As Black | 106 | 40 | 15 | 51 | 37.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Helena Joana Li Chen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Helena Joana Li Chen's side.
First moves as White (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 103 | 99.0% | 51.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 51.5% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Chen usually continues Nf3 (52.6% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Chen usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Chen usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Chen usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 54 | 87.1% | 48.1% |
| e5 | 8 | 12.9% | 18.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 13 | 40.6% | 61.5% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 34.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 25.0% | 12.5% |
Helena Joana Li Chen's chess games
All 210 games by Helena Joana Li Chen in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2018 - Sep 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: 85 wins, 31 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 17 | 5/2/10 | 29.4% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 30 | 13/1/16 | 43.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E09 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Manuel Perez Candelario | 2,541 | 91st ch-ESP 2026 | B08 |
| Sep 2026 | Nadya Toncheva | 2,408 | Leyendas y Prodigios II (Legends & Prodigies) | Group B | C02 |
| Aug 2026 | Jose Felix Calvo Gonzalez | 2,322 | Campeonato de España 2026 | Sub-18 | B21 |
| Sep 2024 | Adrian Jimenez Ruano | 2,255 | 10th ch-Iberoamerican | B32 |
| Sep 2024 | David Alejandro Cabezas Solano | 2,248 | 10th ch-Iberoamerican | B91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U12 | 2021 | 17 | 9 | 1,489 |
| 2nd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2022 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,736 |
| 3rd Gran Canaria Menchik Open | 2022 | 11 | 5 | 1,594 |
| Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2021 | 11 | 4 | 1,597 |
| Dia de la Mujer Blitz | 2022 | 11 | 5 | 1,643 |
| Gran Canaria May Blitz | 2021 | 11 | 4 | 1,584 |
| Gran Canaria Online w | 2021 | 11 | 4 | 1,595 |
| Wch U14 Girls | 2023 | 11 | 6 | 1,595 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Helena Joana Li Chen's chess games?
210 games by Helena Joana Li Chen, from Feb 2018 to Sep 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 Helena Joana Li Chen has played.
What does Helena Joana Li Chen play on the first move as White?
Across 104 games with White in our database, Helena Joana Li Chen opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Helena Joana Li Chen answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (41% of games), 1...Nf6 (34% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Helena Joana Li Chen play as White?
As White, Helena Joana Li Chen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 104 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Helena Joana Li Chen play as Black?
As Black, Helena Joana Li Chen most often plays: Sicilian (30 games, 43.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 106 games.
What is Helena Joana Li Chen's FIDE rating?
Helena Joana Li Chen is currently rated 2,203 in classical chess, 1,860 in rapid and 1,828 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,203 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Helena Joana Li Chen played?
Our database contains 210 games by Helena Joana Li Chen, covering Feb 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 85 wins, 31 draws, 94 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Helena Joana Li Chen?
210 games by Helena Joana Li Chen 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.