Prepare against Jihan Sun
China · World #52,638 classical · FIDE ID 8618992
When preparing against Jihan Sun, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 43.3% over 30 games.
Our database contains 191 games by Jihan Sun, covering Aug 2016 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Jihan Sun's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jihan Sun 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 | 1,884 | 1,884 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,847 | 1,847 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 191 | 84 | 45 | 62 | 44.0% |
| As White | 92 | 47 | 22 | 23 | 51.1% |
| As Black | 99 | 37 | 23 | 39 | 37.4% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2016-2026): 232 rated games against 189 different opponents, across 23 events in 1 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 | 204 | 85 | 52 | 67 | 41.7% | 1,809 | 1,766 | 11 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 81 | 16 | 20 | 45 | 19.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 73 | 38 | 24 | 11 | 52.1% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs WGM · 3 vs WIM · 4 vs WFM · 2 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 23 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 1,921 | 2,026 |
| 2025 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1,974 | 1,974 |
| 2024 | 36 | 20 | 5 | 11 | 1,748 | 1,860 |
| 2023 | 81 | 37 | 24 | 20 | 1,740 | 1,754 |
| 2019 | 34 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 1,839 | 1,711 |
| 2018 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1,900 | 1,660 |
| 2017 | 22 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 1,969 | 1,703 |
| 2016 | 22 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 1,721 | 1,521 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jihan Sun's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jihan Sun's side.
First moves as White (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 92 | 100.0% | 63.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 63.0% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Sun usually continues Nf3 (56.1% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Sun usually continues Nf3 (76.1% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Sun usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 44 | 93.6% | 48.9% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 37 | 90.2% | 52.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.9% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 4.9% | 0.0% |
Jihan Sun's chess games
All 191 games by Jihan Sun in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2016 - Nov 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: 84 wins, 45 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B57 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 8 | 8/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D19 | Slav Defense | 30 | 13/8/9 | 43.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 22 | 10/7/5 | 45.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Yixin Ding | 2,395 | CHN League Division A Pt1 | B53 |
| May 2025 | Muziyan Gao | 2,228 | CHN Team w | B38 |
| Feb 2023 | Chuqiao Wang | 2,083 | chB-CHN w | D19 |
| Feb 2023 | Shanshan Wang | 2,075 | chB-CHN w | B33 |
| Feb 2023 | Yi Hu | 2,054 | chT-CHN Div-B | B25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-CHN w | 2023 | 16 | 10 | 1,982 |
| chT-CHN Div-B | 2024 | 12 | 9 | 2,039 |
| ch-CHN sf w | 2023 | 11 | 7 | 1,700 |
| ch-CHN Gp-B w | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 1,877 |
| chT-CHN w | 2023 | 10 | 5 | 2,028 |
| RBI Open Qualifier 2 | 2020 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,878 |
| Hohhot National Open | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 1,566 |
| China zt 3.5 w | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 1,890 |
Interactive opening tree from all 191 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jihan Sun's chess games?
191 games by Jihan Sun, from Aug 2016 to Nov 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 Jihan Sun has played.
What does Jihan Sun play on the first move as White?
Across 92 games with White in our database, Jihan Sun opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jihan Sun answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games).
What openings does Jihan Sun play as White?
As White, Jihan Sun's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 36.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 92 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jihan Sun play as Black?
As Black, Jihan Sun most often plays: Slav Defense (30 games, 43.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 99 games.
What is Jihan Sun's FIDE rating?
Jihan Sun is currently rated 1,884 in classical chess, 1,847 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,884 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Jihan Sun played?
Our database contains 191 games by Jihan Sun, covering Aug 2016 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 84 wins, 45 draws, 62 losses (44.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jihan Sun?
191 games by Jihan Sun 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.