Prepare against Oscar Gao
CM · Australia · World #26,155 classical · FIDE ID 3235173
Our database contains 54 games by Oscar Gao, covering Aug 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Oscar Gao's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oscar 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 | 2,010 | 2,114 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,872 | 1,872 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,865 | 1,865 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 17 | 13 | 24 | 31.5% |
| As White | 26 | 11 | 5 | 10 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 28 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 21.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oscar Gao's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oscar Gao's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 100.0% | 51.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 51.9% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Gao usually continues Nf3 (27.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Gao usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Gao usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 86.7% | 42.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 18.8% |
Oscar Gao's chess games
All 54 games by Oscar Gao in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2018 - 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: 17 wins, 13 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2020 | Seyed Mohammad Parsa Majidi | 1,845 | Wch FIDE Online U12 Asia qual | B19 |
| Jan 2026 | Owen Macmullin | 1,763 | 2026 Australian Junior Chess Championship | B17 |
| Apr 2026 | Taran Nisha Raj | 1,631 | Oceania Age Groups 2026 | Open | B07 |
| Jan 2023 | Max Marriott | 1,533 | Perth Open | B07 |
| Dec 2019 | Mei Qi Mickie Chin | 1,354 | 11th Penang Open | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup U12 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,278 |
| 11th Penang Open | 2019 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,433 |
| ch-Eastern Asia U12 | 2021 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,304 |
| Wch FIDE Online U12 Asia qual | 2020 | 7 | 3 | 1,738 |
| Perth Open | 2023 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,623 |
| RBI Open Qualifier 1 | 2020 | 5 | 0 | 1,896 |
| Oceania Age Groups 2026 | Open | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,780 |
| 2026 Australian Junior Chess Championship | 2026 | 3 | 2 | 2,085 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oscar Gao's chess games?
54 games by Oscar Gao, from Aug 2018 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 Oscar Gao has played.
What does Oscar Gao play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Oscar Gao opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oscar Gao answers 1...e5 (87% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Oscar Gao play as White?
As White, Oscar Gao's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oscar Gao play as Black?
As Black, Oscar Gao most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Oscar Gao's FIDE rating?
Oscar Gao is currently rated 2,010 in classical chess, 1,872 in rapid and 1,865 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,114 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Oscar Gao played?
Our database contains 54 games by Oscar Gao, covering Aug 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 13 draws, 24 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oscar Gao?
54 games by Oscar 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.