Prepare against Heye Gao
CM · Canada · World #17,910 classical · FIDE ID 2638223
Our database contains 93 games by Heye Gao, covering Oct 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Heye Gao's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Heye Gao 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 | 2,076 | 2,099 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,992 | 1,992 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,787 | 1,787 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 42 | 13 | 38 | 45.2% |
| As White | 45 | 27 | 4 | 14 | 60.0% |
| As Black | 48 | 15 | 9 | 24 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Heye Gao's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Heye Gao's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 100.0% | 64.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 64.4% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Gao usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Gao usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Gao usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 22 | 100.0% | 43.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 100.0% | 38.9% |
Heye Gao's chess games
All 93 games by Heye Gao in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2019 - 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: 42 wins, 13 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D52 | Slav Defense | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Nicholas Vettese | 2,410 | 2026 Ontario Open | C47 |
| Jan 2026 | Anna M. Sargsyan | 2,377 | Titled Tue | C50 |
| Apr 2026 | Vincent Latorre | 2,304 | Canadian Closed 2026 | B06 |
| Jan 2026 | Andrii Punin | 2,289 | Titled Tue | C44 |
| Aug 2025 | Victor Plotkin | 2,282 | Royal City Masters | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,179 |
| World Cadets U12 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 2,122 |
| Canadian Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,853 |
| XXXVI Pan-American Youth Chess Festival | O14 | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,145 |
| 12th ch-Pan American School U11 | 2023 | 9 | 7 | 1,509 |
| Canadian Closed | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,908 |
| Canadian Closed 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,155 |
| Royal City Masters | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,133 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Heye Gao's chess games?
93 games by Heye Gao, from Oct 2019 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 Heye Gao has played.
What does Heye Gao play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Heye Gao opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Heye Gao answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Heye Gao play as White?
As White, Heye Gao's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Heye Gao play as Black?
As Black, Heye Gao most often plays: Slav Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Heye Gao's FIDE rating?
Heye Gao is currently rated 2,076 in classical chess, 1,992 in rapid and 1,787 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,099 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Heye Gao played?
Our database contains 93 games by Heye Gao, covering Oct 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 13 draws, 38 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Heye Gao?
93 games by Heye Gao 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.