Prepare against Ivan Choi
Australia · World #100,046 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 31 games by Ivan Choi, covering Jan 2025 to Sep 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 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,730 | 1,738 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,692 | 1,692 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 16 | 2 | 13 | 51.6% |
| As White | 14 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 17 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 58.8% |
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 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Choi usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (29% of these games) — Choi usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Choi usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Ivan Choi's chess games
All 31 games by Ivan Choi in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2025 - 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: 16 wins, 2 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 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% |
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Choi's chess games?
31 games by Ivan Choi, from Jan 2025 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 Ivan Choi has played.
What does Ivan Choi play on the first move as White?
Across 14 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 (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 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); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 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 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Ivan Choi played?
Our database contains 31 games by Ivan Choi, covering Jan 2025 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 2 draws, 13 losses (51.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Choi?
31 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.