Prepare against Meng Boon Marcus Chen
Singapore · World #8,970 classical · FIDE ID 5812470
When preparing against Meng Boon Marcus Chen, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (35% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian as White, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 87 games by Meng Boon Marcus Chen, covering Feb 2013 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Meng Boon Marcus Chen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Meng Boon Marcus 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 | 2,187 | 2,190 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,009 | 2,009 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,985 | 2,008 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 24 | 34 | 29 | 27.6% |
| As White | 44 | 14 | 18 | 12 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 43 | 10 | 16 | 17 | 23.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Meng Boon Marcus Chen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Meng Boon Marcus Chen's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 44 | 100.0% | 52.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 52.3% score
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Chen usually continues Nc3 (46.7% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Chen usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Chen usually continues Nc3 (78.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 35.3% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 6 | 35.3% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 29.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 78.9% | 43.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 15.8% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Meng Boon Marcus Chen's chess games
All 87 games by Meng Boon Marcus Chen in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2013 - 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: 24 wins, 34 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 5/6/6 | 29.4% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| D35 | English Opening | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D00 | London System | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Reddy M Chakravarthi | 2,366 | 6th Johor Open | A23 |
| Apr 2025 | George Wendi Xie | 2,338 | Sydney International Open | B13 |
| Dec 2017 | Luis Chan | 2,217 | Hong Kong Jolimark Open | C00 |
| Apr 2025 | Kai Jie Soo | 2,206 | Melbourne International Open | A40 |
| Dec 2016 | Koji Noguchi | 2,068 | Hong Kong Jolimark Open | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Jolimark Open | 2017 | 18 | 11 | 1,960 |
| Melbourne International Open | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,197 |
| 7th London Classic Open | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,915 |
| ch-Eastern Asia U18 | 2021 | 8 | 5 | 1,860 |
| 7th Johor Open A | 2022 | 8 | 4 | 2,132 |
| Sydney International Open | 2025 | 7 | 3 | 2,248 |
| Melbourne Open | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 2,209 |
| Waitakere Trusts Open 40th | 2017 | 6 | 2 | 1,757 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Meng Boon Marcus Chen's chess games?
87 games by Meng Boon Marcus Chen, from Feb 2013 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 Meng Boon Marcus Chen has played.
What does Meng Boon Marcus Chen play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Meng Boon Marcus Chen opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Meng Boon Marcus Chen answers 1...c6 (35% of games), 1...e6 (35% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (79% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games).
What openings does Meng Boon Marcus Chen play as White?
As White, Meng Boon Marcus Chen's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (17 games, 29.4% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (11 games, 18.2% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Meng Boon Marcus Chen play as Black?
As Black, Meng Boon Marcus Chen most often plays: Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); London System (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Petrov's Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Meng Boon Marcus Chen's FIDE rating?
Meng Boon Marcus Chen is currently rated 2,187 in classical chess, 2,009 in rapid and 1,985 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,190 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Meng Boon Marcus Chen played?
Our database contains 87 games by Meng Boon Marcus Chen, covering Feb 2013 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 34 draws, 29 losses (27.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Meng Boon Marcus Chen?
87 games by Meng Boon Marcus 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.