Prepare against Justin Chen
FM · United States · World #1,487 classical · FIDE ID 2098199
Our database contains 377 games by Justin Chen, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Justin Chen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Justin Chen 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 | 2,411 | 2,411 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,233 | 2,233 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,303 | 2,322 | May 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 377 | 167 | 65 | 145 | 44.3% |
| As White | 185 | 88 | 36 | 61 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 192 | 79 | 29 | 84 | 41.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Justin Chen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Justin Chen's side.
First moves as White (185 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 62 | 33.5% | 62.1% |
| d4 | 60 | 32.4% | 57.5% |
| Nf3 | 37 | 20.0% | 44.6% |
| c4 | 16 | 8.6% | 53.1% |
| b3 | 10 | 5.4% | 80.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 62.1% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Chen usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Chen usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Chen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 57.5% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Chen usually continues c4 (53.7% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Chen usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Chen usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 28 | 31.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 23 | 25.8% | 54.3% |
| c6 | 12 | 13.5% | 70.8% |
| e6 | 10 | 11.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 7 | 7.9% | 92.9% |
| d5 | 5 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 62.1% | 45.1% |
| d5 | 20 | 30.3% | 32.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Justin Chen's chess games
All 377 games by Justin Chen in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - 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: 167 wins, 65 draws, 145 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 19 | 9/3/7 | 47.4% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 8/0/2 | 80.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| D40 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D41 | Indian Defense | 22 | 6/6/10 | 27.3% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 10 | 8/1/1 | 80.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 9 | 0/4/5 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,702 | Titled Tue Early | B06 |
| Mar 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | 2,604 | Titled Tue Late | B15 |
| Mar 2022 | Vahap Sanal | 2,601 | Titled Tue Late | A49 |
| Nov 2023 | Axel Bachmann | 2,591 | Titled Tue Early | B24 |
| Mar 2023 | Carlos Daniel Albornoz Cabrera | 2,583 | Titled Tue Early | D58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 244 | 129.5 | 2,338 |
| Chess.com Bullet Open 1 | 2020 | 21 | 11.5 | 2,423 |
| 34th Leon Blitz Open | 2021 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,456 |
| New York Summer IM-D | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,194 |
| Marshall CC Labor Day GMA | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,346 |
| New York Fischer GM | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,356 |
| DC International 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,484 |
| 48th World Open | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,252 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Justin Chen's chess games?
377 games by Justin Chen, from Jun 2015 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 Justin Chen has played.
What does Justin Chen play on the first move as White?
Across 185 games with White in our database, Justin Chen opens with 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Justin Chen answers 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Justin Chen play as White?
As White, Justin Chen's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 185 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Justin Chen play as Black?
As Black, Justin Chen most often plays: Indian Defense (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Modern Defense (10 games, 80.0% win rate); Catalan (9 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 192 games.
What is Justin Chen's FIDE rating?
Justin Chen is currently rated 2,411 in classical chess, 2,233 in rapid and 2,303 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,411 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Justin Chen played?
Our database contains 377 games by Justin Chen, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 167 wins, 65 draws, 145 losses (44.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Justin Chen?
377 games by Justin Chen 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.