Prepare against Muziyan Gao
WIM · China · World #4,918 classical · FIDE ID 8635889
When preparing against Muziyan Gao, expect 1.d4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (99% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (99%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Rossolimo as Black, 28.6% over 35 games.
Our database contains 367 games by Muziyan Gao, covering Oct 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Muziyan Gao's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Muziyan Gao 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 | 2,276 | 2,325 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,180 | 2,180 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,023 | 2,081 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 367 | 163 | 108 | 96 | 44.4% |
| As White | 181 | 91 | 50 | 40 | 50.3% |
| As Black | 186 | 72 | 58 | 56 | 38.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Muziyan Gao's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Muziyan Gao's side.
First moves as White (181 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 89 | 49.2% | 55.1% |
| Nf3 | 71 | 39.2% | 69.7% |
| c4 | 21 | 11.6% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 55.1% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Gao usually continues c4 (46.6% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Gao usually continues c4 (63.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Gao usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 39% of White games, 69.7% score
- …d5 (61% of these games) — Gao usually continues g3 (69.2% score)
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Gao usually continues g3 (71.4% score)
- …f5 (1% of these games) — Gao usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 96 | 99.0% | 53.1% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 66 | 98.5% | 56.1% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Muziyan Gao's chess games
All 367 games by Muziyan Gao in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2019 - 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: 163 wins, 108 draws, 96 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 35 | 23/8/4 | 65.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 15 | 7/6/2 | 46.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 14 | 9/4/1 | 64.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 11 | 8/2/1 | 72.7% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D79 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 35 | 10/16/9 | 28.6% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 35 | 14/11/10 | 40.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Miaoyi Lu | 2,441 | ch-CHN Blitz w | B30 |
| Jan 2026 | Milos Scekic | 2,397 | Fantastico GM Mix 12 | B31 |
| Jun 2026 | Meruert Kamalidenova | 2,389 | Asian Individual Women | E60 |
| Oct 2024 | Qingfeng Cao | 2,379 | Belt and Road Open | E11 |
| Jan 2026 | Evgeniy Podolchenko | 2,361 | Fantastico GM Mix 12 | E30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CHN w | 2024 | 18 | 14 | 2,092 |
| ch-CHN Women 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,238 |
| 15th Nat PRC RR w | 2025 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,223 |
| China Women's Chess Open | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,298 |
| ch-CHN U14 Girls | 2024 | 11 | 8.5 | 1,808 |
| ch-CHN w | 2025 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,188 |
| World Youth Girls U18 | 2025 | 11 | 9 | 2,420 |
| ch-CHN Gp-B w | 2024 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,873 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Qinxuanyi Wang (12 games) · Shiqun Ni (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Muziyan Gao's chess games?
367 games by Muziyan Gao, from Oct 2019 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 Muziyan Gao has played.
What does Muziyan Gao play on the first move as White?
Across 181 games with White in our database, Muziyan Gao opens with 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.Nf3 (39% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Muziyan Gao answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (99% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Muziyan Gao play as White?
As White, Muziyan Gao's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (35 games, 65.7% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 181 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Muziyan Gao play as Black?
As Black, Muziyan Gao most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (35 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (35 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 186 games.
What is Muziyan Gao's FIDE rating?
Muziyan Gao is currently rated 2,276 in classical chess, 2,180 in rapid and 2,023 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,325 (May 2025).
How many games has Muziyan Gao played?
Our database contains 367 games by Muziyan Gao, covering Oct 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 163 wins, 108 draws, 96 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Muziyan Gao?
367 games by Muziyan Gao 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.