Prepare against Kimberly Chong
WCM · United Kingdom · World #82,389 classical · FIDE ID 1804723
When preparing against Kimberly Chong, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation as Black, 35.3% over 17 games.
Our database contains 137 games by Kimberly Chong, covering Mar 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kimberly Chong's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kimberly Chong 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 | 1,782 | 1,790 | Mar 2022 |
| Rapid | 1,839 | 1,860 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,791 | 1,791 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 137 | 48 | 24 | 65 | 35.0% |
| As White | 67 | 28 | 12 | 27 | 41.8% |
| As Black | 70 | 20 | 12 | 38 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kimberly Chong's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kimberly Chong's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 60 | 89.6% | 50.8% |
| d4 | 7 | 10.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 50.8% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Chong usually continues c3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Chong usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Chong usually continues d4 (18.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Chong usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (29% of these games) — Chong usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Chong usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 56.8% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 13 | 35.1% | 30.8% |
| c5 | 3 | 8.1% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 50.0% | 38.9% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 50.0% | 27.8% |
Kimberly Chong's chess games
All 137 games by Kimberly Chong in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 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: 48 wins, 24 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 18 | 10/4/4 | 55.6% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 17 | 6/1/10 | 35.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | William Hewitt | 2,018 | 14th South Wales Open | C97 |
| Aug 2022 | Johanna Bjorg Johannsdottir | 1,976 | Olympiad Women-44 | B01 |
| Jan 2020 | David Fowler | 1,964 | chT4S-BCF 1920 (4NCL) | C13 |
| Aug 2021 | Lorita Mwango | 1,920 | Online Olym Div3 C | B14 |
| Jan 2019 | Robert Moore | 1,856 | chT-WLS 1819 | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Olym Div3 C | 2021 | 13 | 7 | 1,689 |
| Cardiff Welsh Open | 2023 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,498 |
| ch-WLS Minor | 2017 | 13 | 6 | 1,374 |
| 14th South Wales Open | 2017 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,845 |
| Olympiad Women-44 | 2022 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,689 |
| Olympiad Women-45 | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,860 |
| Online Olympiad Div2 B | 2021 | 7 | 1 | 1,781 |
| chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 6 | 2 | 1,751 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kimberly Chong's chess games?
137 games by Kimberly Chong, from Mar 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 Kimberly Chong has played.
What does Kimberly Chong play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Kimberly Chong opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kimberly Chong answers 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...e5 (35% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Kimberly Chong play as White?
As White, Kimberly Chong's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (18 games, 55.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kimberly Chong play as Black?
As Black, Kimberly Chong most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Kimberly Chong's FIDE rating?
Kimberly Chong is currently rated 1,782 in classical chess, 1,839 in rapid and 1,791 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,790 (Mar 2022).
How many games has Kimberly Chong played?
Our database contains 137 games by Kimberly Chong, covering Mar 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 24 draws, 65 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kimberly Chong?
137 games by Kimberly Chong 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.