Prepare against Kailin Chen
FM · China · World #5,930 classical · FIDE ID 8620954
Our database contains 188 games by Kailin Chen, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kailin Chen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kailin 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 | 2,249 | 2,339 | Nov 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,087 | 2,087 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,156 | 2,156 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 188 | 56 | 70 | 62 | 29.8% |
| As White | 96 | 32 | 41 | 23 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 92 | 24 | 29 | 39 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kailin Chen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kailin Chen's side.
First moves as White (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 96 | 100.0% | 54.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.7% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Chen usually continues Nf3 (61.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Chen usually continues Nf3 (55.9% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Chen usually continues d4 (54.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 34 | 97.1% | 51.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 51.3% | 32.5% |
| e6 | 10 | 25.6% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 23.1% | 38.9% |
Kailin Chen's chess games
All 188 games by Kailin Chen in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2017 - 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: 56 wins, 70 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 6/9/3 | 33.3% |
| B70 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 23 | 5/7/11 | 21.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Mahel Boyer | 2,463 | 11th Pozarevac Rudar GM3 | A13 |
| Jul 2023 | Oleg Badmatsyrenov | 2,446 | Thailand Open | B45 |
| Jul 2023 | Prin Laohawirapap | 2,349 | Thailand Open | B72 |
| Jun 2018 | Hongchi Peng | 2,324 | 1st Longtou Cup | E61 |
| Jun 2023 | Zhuo Ren Lim | 2,315 | Thailand Open | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CHN | 2019 | 18 | 4.5 | 1,907 |
| China zt 3.5 | 2023 | 18 | 7 | 2,041 |
| ch-CHN | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,198 |
| 2nd Longtou Cup | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,134 |
| 10th Penang Open | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,058 |
| 11th Penang Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,140 |
| 1st Tianjin Binhai Cup | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,127 |
| Xingtai Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,032 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kailin Chen's chess games?
188 games by Kailin Chen, from Jan 2017 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 Kailin Chen has played.
What does Kailin Chen play on the first move as White?
Across 96 games with White in our database, Kailin Chen opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kailin Chen answers 1...e6 (97% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (51% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games).
What openings does Kailin Chen play as White?
As White, Kailin Chen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 96 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kailin Chen play as Black?
As Black, Kailin Chen most often plays: Indian Defense (23 games, 21.7% win rate); French: Classical Variation (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Catalan (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 92 games.
What is Kailin Chen's FIDE rating?
Kailin Chen is currently rated 2,249 in classical chess, 2,087 in rapid and 2,156 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,339 (Nov 2023).
How many games has Kailin Chen played?
Our database contains 188 games by Kailin Chen, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 70 draws, 62 losses (29.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kailin Chen?
188 games by Kailin 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.