Prepare against Megan Chen
United States · World #110,050 classical · FIDE ID 30929121
When preparing against Megan Chen, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%).
Our database contains 42 games by Megan Chen, covering Feb 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Megan Chen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Megan 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 | 1,701 | 1,792 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,716 | 1,721 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,709 | 1,717 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 9 | 4 | 29 | 21.4% |
| As White | 20 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 15.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 6 | 1 | 15 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Megan Chen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Megan Chen's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 22.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 22.5% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Chen usually continues d4 (12.5% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Chen usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Chen usually continues d4 (12.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 63.6% | 28.6% |
| c6 | 4 | 36.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 90.0% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Megan Chen's chess games
All 42 games by Megan Chen in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2017 - 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: 9 wins, 4 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Lauren Goodkind | 1,863 | 17th American Cont. Women | B17 |
| Jul 2020 | Kumar K Pradhyumna | 1,844 | PNWCC Online Masters WOO | B18 |
| Apr 2026 | Miguelina De La Rosa Martinez | 1,795 | 17th American Cont. Women | A43 |
| May 2025 | Alma Gonzalez Peiro | 1,711 | 16th American Continental w | B31 |
| May 2025 | Layla Constanza Bravo Alvarez | 1,472 | 16th American Continental w | C51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16th American Continental w | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,630 |
| 17th American Cont. Women | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,774 |
| PNWCC Online Masters WOO | 2020 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,799 |
| Nashville Summer Open | 2024 | 8 | 1 | 1,628 |
| Wisconsin Int | 2017 | 4 | 0 | 1,439 |
| Sunnyvale 1000GM Bona Open 09 | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,411 |
| 2026 PEICF ANVO PEI Open Championship | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,982 |
| New Westminster BC Day | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,656 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Megan Chen's chess games?
42 games by Megan Chen, from Feb 2017 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 Megan Chen has played.
What does Megan Chen play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Megan Chen opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Megan Chen answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...c6 (36% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games).
What openings does Megan Chen play as White?
As White, Megan Chen's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Evans Gambit (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Megan Chen play as Black?
As Black, Megan Chen most often plays: Benoni Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Megan Chen's FIDE rating?
Megan Chen is currently rated 1,701 in classical chess, 1,716 in rapid and 1,709 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,792 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Megan Chen played?
Our database contains 42 games by Megan Chen, covering Feb 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 4 draws, 29 losses (21.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Megan Chen?
42 games by Megan 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.