Prepare against Houlin Shen
China · World #56,603 classical · FIDE ID 8640718
Our database contains 76 games by Houlin Shen, covering Sep 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Houlin Shen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Houlin Shen 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 | 1,868 | 1,869 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,806 | 1,807 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,817 | 1,817 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 24 | 15 | 37 | 31.6% |
| As White | 36 | 6 | 8 | 22 | 16.7% |
| As Black | 40 | 18 | 7 | 15 | 45.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Houlin Shen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Houlin Shen's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 18 | 50.0% | 36.1% |
| e4 | 13 | 36.1% | 7.7% |
| d4 | 5 | 13.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 50% of White games, 36.1% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Shen usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Shen usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …Nc6 (11% of these games) — Shen usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 7.7% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Shen usually continues Nf3 (10.0% score)
- …c6 (31% of these games) — Shen usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Shen usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 76.0% | 57.9% |
| e5 | 3 | 12.0% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 70.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 30.0% | 0.0% |
Houlin Shen's chess games
All 76 games by Houlin Shen in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2023 - Jul 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: 24 wins, 15 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| A13 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 11 | 8/2/1 | 72.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E09 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Senthil Maran K | 2,351 | 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | D78 |
| Dec 2025 | Sadra Roshantab | 2,121 | 17th Penang Open | E62 |
| Dec 2025 | Nguyen Thanh Thuy Tien | 1,982 | 17th Penang Open | C00 |
| Aug 2024 | Nicole Tsoi | 1,864 | chT-Asia rapid | E17 |
| Aug 2025 | Maximiliano Aragon Fragoso | 1,864 | 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daqing Boyi Cup-B | 2024 | 11 | 4 | 1,475 |
| chT-Asia rapid | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 1,858 |
| ch-CHN | 2025 | 11 | 3 | 1,744 |
| 3rd Belt and Road Open B | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,717 |
| CHN-RUS Youth Rapid | 2024 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,670 |
| GEO World Cup-B U10 | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,766 |
| 17th Penang Open | 2025 | 6 | 3 | 2,112 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 1,988 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Houlin Shen's chess games?
76 games by Houlin Shen, from Sep 2023 to Jul 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 Houlin Shen has played.
What does Houlin Shen play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Houlin Shen opens with 1.Nf3 (50% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Houlin Shen answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games).
What openings does Houlin Shen play as White?
As White, Houlin Shen's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Houlin Shen play as Black?
As Black, Houlin Shen most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 72.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Houlin Shen's FIDE rating?
Houlin Shen is currently rated 1,868 in classical chess, 1,806 in rapid and 1,817 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,869 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Houlin Shen played?
Our database contains 76 games by Houlin Shen, covering Sep 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 15 draws, 37 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Houlin Shen?
76 games by Houlin Shen 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.