Prepare against Ivan Choi
Australia · World #100,330 classical · FIDE ID 6018025
When preparing against Ivan Choi, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Ivan Choi, covering Jan 2025 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Choi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Choi 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 | 1,729 | 1,729 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,730 | 1,738 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,692 | 1,692 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 19 | 2 | 14 | 54.3% |
| As White | 16 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 57.9% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2024-2026): 159 rated games against 129 different opponents, across 22 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 31 | 18 | 4 | 9 | 58.1% | 1,655 | 1,716 | 4 |
| Rapid | 46 | 27 | 3 | 16 | 58.7% | 1,667 | 1,706 | 4 |
| Blitz | 82 | 40 | 10 | 32 | 48.8% | 1,689 | 1,658 | 7 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 60 | 19 | 7 | 34 | 31.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 38 | 26 | 4 | 8 | 68.4% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs CM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 22 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 63 | 38 | 6 | 19 | 1,705 | 1,755 |
| 2025 | 80 | 41 | 9 | 30 | 1,668 | 1,661 |
| 2024 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 1,621 | 1,541 |
Where Ivan Choi has played
Hong Kong SAR China (13) · Australia (9)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Choi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Choi's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Choi usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (31% of these games) — Choi usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Choi usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Ivan Choi's chess games
All 35 games by Ivan Choi in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2025 - 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: 19 wins, 2 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Yury Kalinichenko | 2,139 | Asian Blitz 2026 | C48 |
| Jul 2026 | Runchu Hu | 1,680 | Asian Rapid 2026 | B12 |
| Jul 2026 | Yuyang Zhu | 1,661 | Asian Blitz 2026 | B23 |
| Feb 2026 | Yiu Sing Wun | 1,660 | HKSAR Championship 2026 (Weekly) | B36 |
| Jul 2026 | Marcus Jasper Luk | 1,530 | Asian Blitz 2026 | B27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Blitz 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,920 |
| Asian Rapid 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,900 |
| HKSAR Championship 2026 (Weekly) | 2026 | 5 | 4 | 1,864 |
| Hong Kong SAR Chess Championships 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 3 | 1,884 |
| Asian Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship 2026 | Rapid Men | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1,683 |
| Asian Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship 2026 | Blitz Men | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,585 |
Interactive opening tree from all 35 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Choi's chess games?
35 games by Ivan Choi, from Jan 2025 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 Ivan Choi has played.
What does Ivan Choi play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Ivan Choi opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Choi answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ivan Choi play as White?
As White, Ivan Choi's most-played openings in our database are: Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Choi play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Choi most often plays: English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Ivan Choi's FIDE rating?
Ivan Choi is currently rated 1,729 in classical chess, 1,730 in rapid and 1,692 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,729 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Ivan Choi played?
Our database contains 35 games by Ivan Choi, covering Jan 2025 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 2 draws, 14 losses (54.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Choi?
35 games by Ivan Choi 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.