Prepare against Jinwoo Song
FM · South Korea · World #43,103 classical · FIDE ID 413003
Our database contains 119 games by Jinwoo Song, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jinwoo Song's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jinwoo Song 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 | 1,921 | 2,007 | Oct 2007 |
| Blitz | 1,874 | 1,927 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 39 | 23 | 57 | 32.8% |
| As White | 59 | 18 | 15 | 26 | 30.5% |
| As Black | 60 | 21 | 8 | 31 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jinwoo Song's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jinwoo Song's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 54 | 91.5% | 41.7% |
| d4 | 4 | 6.8% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Song usually continues Nf3 (39.3% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Song usually continues d4 (35.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Song usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Song usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Song usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 51.6% | 46.9% |
| e5 | 15 | 48.4% | 53.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 95.2% | 32.5% |
Jinwoo Song's chess games
All 119 games by Jinwoo Song in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 39 wins, 23 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A18 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | Anton Demchenko | 2,596 | Titled Tue | C55 |
| Dec 2015 | Maksim Chigaev | 2,526 | Titled Tue | B13 |
| Nov 2015 | Petar Arnaudov | 2,464 | Titled Tue | A31 |
| Jul 2016 | Oskar Wieczorek | 2,458 | Titled Tue | B87 |
| Nov 2016 | Bell Jackson | 2,237 | Titled Tue | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2016 | 51 | 19.5 | 2,186 |
| 94th Hastings Masters | 2019 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,761 |
| 2nd South Wales Open | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 2,139 |
| Olympiad-37 | 2006 | 9 | 6 | 2,206 |
| 1st Ilsan | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,181 |
| ch-CAN U16 | 2012 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,667 |
| Paignton Open | 2005 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,058 |
| 17th ch-Asia Cities | 2011 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,974 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jinwoo Song's chess games?
119 games by Jinwoo Song, from Apr 2004 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 Jinwoo Song has played.
What does Jinwoo Song play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Jinwoo Song opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jinwoo Song answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e5 (48% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games).
What openings does Jinwoo Song play as White?
As White, Jinwoo Song's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jinwoo Song play as Black?
As Black, Jinwoo Song most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Jinwoo Song's FIDE rating?
Jinwoo Song is currently rated 1,921 in classical chess and 1,874 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,007 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Jinwoo Song played?
Our database contains 119 games by Jinwoo Song, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 23 draws, 57 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jinwoo Song?
119 games by Jinwoo Song 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.