Prepare against Kai Jie Soo
FM · Australia · World #4,952 classical · FIDE ID 5803454
When preparing against Kai Jie Soo, expect 1.d4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as White, 48.1% over 27 games.
Our database contains 214 games by Kai Jie Soo, covering Mar 2011 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Kai Jie Soo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kai Jie Soo 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 | 2,275 | 2,309 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,123 | 2,163 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,355 | 2,358 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 214 | 90 | 51 | 72 | 42.1% |
| As White | 103 | 43 | 31 | 28 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 111 | 47 | 20 | 44 | 42.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kai Jie Soo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kai Jie Soo's side.
First moves as White (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 62 | 60.2% | 56.5% |
| c4 | 25 | 24.3% | 58.0% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 10.7% | 59.1% |
| e4 | 4 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 56.5% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Soo usually continues c4 (57.9% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Soo usually continues c4 (52.9% score)
- …e6 (2% of these games) — Soo usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 24% of White games, 58.0% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Soo usually continues g3 (72.2% score)
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Soo usually continues g3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Soo usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 34 | 66.7% | 48.5% |
| e5 | 10 | 19.6% | 65.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 9.8% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 95.3% | 52.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Kai Jie Soo's chess games
All 214 games by Kai Jie Soo in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2011 - 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: 90 wins, 51 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E00 | Catalan | 27 | 13/9/5 | 48.1% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| E10 | Catalan | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C10 | French Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A45 | London System | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Krishnan Sasikiran | 2,531 | 58th Biel Master Open | E10 |
| Mar 2024 | Zong-Yuan Zhao | 2,486 | 58th Begonia Open | E15 |
| Dec 2024 | Yiping Lou | 2,459 | World Rapid 2024 | D35 |
| Apr 2024 | Peng Chen | 2,450 | Melbourne Open | C00 |
| Apr 2026 | Azer Mirzoev | 2,438 | Melbourne Int Open 2026 | D38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUS | 2026 | 23 | 14 | 2,231 |
| Australasian Masters IM | 2025 | 18 | 9 | 2,265 |
| World Blitz 2024 | 2024 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,278 |
| World Rapid 2024 | 2024 | 12 | 5 | 2,295 |
| 58th Biel Master Open | 2025 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,463 |
| FSIM July | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 2,102 |
| Melbourne International Open | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,166 |
| Melbourne Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,206 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kai Jie Soo's chess games?
214 games by Kai Jie Soo, from Mar 2011 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 Kai Jie Soo has played.
What does Kai Jie Soo play on the first move as White?
Across 103 games with White in our database, Kai Jie Soo opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.c4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kai Jie Soo answers 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Kai Jie Soo play as White?
As White, Kai Jie Soo's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (27 games, 48.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 103 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kai Jie Soo play as Black?
As Black, Kai Jie Soo most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 30.8% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Catalan (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 111 games.
What is Kai Jie Soo's FIDE rating?
Kai Jie Soo is currently rated 2,275 in classical chess, 2,123 in rapid and 2,355 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,309 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Kai Jie Soo played?
Our database contains 214 games by Kai Jie Soo, covering Mar 2011 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 90 wins, 51 draws, 72 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kai Jie Soo?
214 games by Kai Jie Soo 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.