Prepare against Jan Cheung
NLD · World #30,216 classical · FIDE ID 1010735
Our database contains 177 games by Jan Cheung, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jan Cheung's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Cheung 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 | 1,984 | 2,150 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,899 | 1,990 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,920 | 2,059 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 177 | 65 | 46 | 66 | 36.7% |
| As White | 93 | 33 | 27 | 33 | 35.5% |
| As Black | 84 | 32 | 19 | 33 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Cheung's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Cheung's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 87 | 93.5% | 48.9% |
| e4 | 4 | 4.3% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 48.9% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Cheung usually continues c4 (42.7% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Cheung usually continues c4 (51.6% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Cheung usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Cheung usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Cheung usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Cheung usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 89.5% | 52.9% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.3% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 97.1% | 54.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Jan Cheung's chess games
All 177 games by Jan Cheung in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 65 wins, 46 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B89 | Sicilian | 22 | 13/1/8 | 59.1% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| E04 | Catalan | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2017 | Fabrice Wantiez | 2,265 | 28th ch-NATO | D98 |
| Jul 2013 | Mark Kremer | 2,250 | 3rd Amsterdam Science Park Open A | D97 |
| Aug 2004 | Oliver Nill | 2,212 | 15th ch-NATO | A65 |
| Aug 2004 | Slawomir Krainski | 2,194 | 15th ch-NATO | D09 |
| Jul 2013 | Peter Mijnheer | 2,187 | 3rd Amsterdam Science Park Open A | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2008 | 8 | 1 | 1,822 |
| 16th ch-NATO | 2005 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,223 |
| ch-NATO 33rd | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,873 |
| 3rd Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 2,169 |
| 25th ch-NATO | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 2,089 |
| 29th ch-NATO | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,932 |
| 24th ch-NATO | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 2,024 |
| 30th ch-NATO | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,990 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Cheung's chess games?
177 games by Jan Cheung, from Apr 2003 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 Jan Cheung has played.
What does Jan Cheung play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, Jan Cheung opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Cheung answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Jan Cheung play as White?
As White, Jan Cheung's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Cheung play as Black?
As Black, Jan Cheung most often plays: Sicilian (22 games, 59.1% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Catalan (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Jan Cheung's FIDE rating?
Jan Cheung is currently rated 1,984 in classical chess, 1,899 in rapid and 1,920 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,150 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Jan Cheung played?
Our database contains 177 games by Jan Cheung, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 46 draws, 66 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Cheung?
177 games by Jan Cheung 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.