Prepare against Ming Sheng
DEU · World #7,725 classical · FIDE ID 34605258
Our database contains 98 games by Ming Sheng, covering Sep 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ming Sheng's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ming Sheng 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 | 2,211 | 2,211 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,201 | 2,231 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,969 | 1,969 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 47 | 24 | 27 | 48.0% |
| As White | 48 | 24 | 13 | 11 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 50 | 23 | 11 | 16 | 46.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ming Sheng's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ming Sheng's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 46 | 95.8% | 62.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 62.0% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Sheng usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Sheng usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Sheng usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Sheng usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Sheng usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 23 | 69.7% | 67.4% |
| c5 | 6 | 18.2% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 4 | 12.1% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 90.9% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Ming Sheng's chess games
All 98 games by Ming Sheng in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2021 - 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: 47 wins, 24 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Jonas Eilenberg | 2,324 | German Youth Teams | C50 |
| Oct 2025 | Faris Avdic | 2,287 | German Youth Teams | B00 |
| Nov 2024 | Bayastan Sydykov | 2,251 | Heusenstamm Schloss Open | E06 |
| Nov 2024 | Tim Pfrengle | 2,091 | Heusenstamm Schloss Open | C50 |
| Nov 2023 | Max Lutze | 2,076 | 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 | 2023 | 33 | 19 | 1,407 |
| Heusenstamm Schloss Open | 2025 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,159 |
| DEM U14 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,015 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2024 | 9 | 7 | 2,030 |
| 51st Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 1,972 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,752 |
| 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 2,176 |
| German Youth Teams | 2025 | 7 | 5 | 2,346 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ming Sheng's chess games?
98 games by Ming Sheng, from Sep 2021 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 Ming Sheng has played.
What does Ming Sheng play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Ming Sheng opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ming Sheng answers 1...c6 (70% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Ming Sheng play as White?
As White, Ming Sheng's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ming Sheng play as Black?
As Black, Ming Sheng most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Ming Sheng's FIDE rating?
Ming Sheng is currently rated 2,211 in classical chess, 2,201 in rapid and 1,969 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,211 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Ming Sheng played?
Our database contains 98 games by Ming Sheng, covering Sep 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 24 draws, 27 losses (48.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ming Sheng?
98 games by Ming Sheng 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.