Prepare against Kyle Chen
Hong Kong SAR China · World #58,689 classical · FIDE ID 6013600
When preparing against Kyle Chen, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 38 games by Kyle Chen, covering Aug 2024 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Kyle Chen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kyle 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 | 1,861 | 1,861 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,777 | 1,804 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,718 | 1,797 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 9 | 10 | 19 | 23.7% |
| As White | 20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 22.2% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2024-2026): 346 rated games against 242 different opponents, across 51 events in 4 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 71 | 34 | 13 | 24 | 47.9% | 1,740 | 1,753 | 9 |
| Rapid | 121 | 72 | 18 | 31 | 59.5% | 1,681 | 1,732 | 17 |
| Blitz | 79 | 42 | 9 | 28 | 53.2% | 1,737 | 1,777 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 116 | 19 | 27 | 70 | 16.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 147 | 96 | 22 | 29 | 65.3% |
Wins over titled players: 4 vs FM · 1 vs CM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
3 tournament wins from 47 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 94 | 43 | 20 | 31 | 1,780 | 1,790 |
| 2025 | 189 | 100 | 31 | 58 | 1,710 | 1,739 |
| 2024 | 63 | 34 | 5 | 24 | 1,694 | 1,716 |
Where Kyle Chen has played
Hong Kong SAR China (42) · China (5) · Malaysia (3) · Japan (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kyle Chen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kyle Chen's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Chen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Chen usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Chen usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 4 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
Kyle Chen's chess games
All 38 games by Kyle Chen in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2024 - Oct 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: 9 wins, 10 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Catalan | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Tony Zhou | 1,877 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | D11 |
| Feb 2026 | In Hei Henry Ho | 1,852 | HKSAR Olympiad Selection 2026 | Open | A46 |
| Jun 2026 | Linda (Zhiling) Qian | 1,843 | FIDE World Rapid Team | A67 |
| Jun 2026 | Batnyam Munkhbat | 1,795 | FIDE World Team Amateur Rapid Chess Cup 2026 - Pool B | C01 |
| Jan 2026 | Chor Yuen Chong | 1,762 | Hong Kong SAR Chess Championships 2026 | — |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Team Amateur Rapid Chess Cup 2026 - Pool B | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,559 |
| HKSAR Olympiad Selection 2026 | Open | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,882 |
| Hong Kong SAR Chess Championships 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,745 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | 2026 | 7 | 1 | 1,817 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 2,053 |
| HKSAR Championship 2026 (Weekly) | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,479 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kyle Chen's chess games?
38 games by Kyle Chen, from Aug 2024 to Oct 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 Kyle Chen has played.
What does Kyle Chen play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Kyle Chen opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kyle Chen answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Kyle Chen play as White?
As White, Kyle Chen's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kyle Chen play as Black?
As Black, Kyle Chen most often plays: Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Kyle Chen's FIDE rating?
Kyle Chen is currently rated 1,861 in classical chess, 1,777 in rapid and 1,718 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,861 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Kyle Chen played?
Our database contains 38 games by Kyle Chen, covering Aug 2024 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 10 draws, 19 losses (23.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kyle Chen?
38 games by Kyle 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.