Prepare against Hongsen Chen
IM · China · World #3,705 classical · FIDE ID 8625450
Our database contains 334 games by Hongsen Chen, covering May 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hongsen Chen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hongsen 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 | 2,312 | 2,464 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,995 | 1,995 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,864 | 1,864 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 334 | 119 | 132 | 83 | 35.6% |
| As White | 166 | 74 | 63 | 29 | 44.6% |
| As Black | 168 | 45 | 69 | 54 | 26.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hongsen Chen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hongsen Chen's side.
First moves as White (166 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 102 | 61.4% | 64.2% |
| e4 | 27 | 16.3% | 64.8% |
| Nf3 | 24 | 14.5% | 64.6% |
| c4 | 10 | 6.0% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 1.8% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 64.2% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Chen usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Chen usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Chen usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 64.8% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Chen usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Chen usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Chen usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 53 | 68.8% | 59.4% |
| c6 | 15 | 19.5% | 63.3% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 6.5% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.6% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 72.4% | 45.2% |
| d5 | 13 | 22.4% | 19.2% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.4% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Hongsen Chen's chess games
All 334 games by Hongsen Chen in the Chess.ceo database (May 2018 - 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: 119 wins, 132 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 18 | 5/7/6 | 27.8% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 17 | 4/6/7 | 23.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 15 | 9/4/2 | 60.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 6/4/0 | 60.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Slav Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 25 | 2/9/14 | 8.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Valery Kazakouski | 2,588 | Riga Tech Open A | E04 |
| Jul 2024 | Julio Suarez Gomez | 2,492 | 12th Pontevedra Open | C66 |
| Jul 2025 | Yuanhe Zhao | 2,489 | 4th CHN Rapid/Blitz | E81 |
| Oct 2025 | Yiping Lou | 2,442 | CHN League Division A Pt2 | C65 |
| Feb 2025 | Alexander Zabotin | 2,423 | Fantastico GM mix 2 | E17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CHN | 2024 | 26 | 13.5 | 2,119 |
| ch-CHN U20 | 2024 | 22 | 13.5 | 1,971 |
| ch-CHN B | 2023 | 13 | 7 | 2,044 |
| ch-CHN 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,281 |
| 62nd World Juniors | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2,320 |
| ch-CHN | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 2,135 |
| Chinese Youth Championships 2026 | Boys U20 | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,175 |
| ch-CHN sf | 2023 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,743 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hongsen Chen's chess games?
334 games by Hongsen Chen, from May 2018 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 Hongsen Chen has played.
What does Hongsen Chen play on the first move as White?
Across 166 games with White in our database, Hongsen Chen opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hongsen Chen answers 1...e5 (69% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Hongsen Chen play as White?
As White, Hongsen Chen's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (15 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 166 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hongsen Chen play as Black?
As Black, Hongsen Chen most often plays: Indian Defense (25 games, 8.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto (12 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 168 games.
What is Hongsen Chen's FIDE rating?
Hongsen Chen is currently rated 2,312 in classical chess, 1,995 in rapid and 1,864 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,464 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Hongsen Chen played?
Our database contains 334 games by Hongsen Chen, covering May 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 119 wins, 132 draws, 83 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hongsen Chen?
334 games by Hongsen 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.