Prepare against Randy W Ho
United States · World #99,182 classical · FIDE ID 2027550
When preparing against Randy W Ho, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 32 games by Randy W Ho, covering Jan 2024 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Randy W Ho's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Randy W Ho 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 | 1,732 | 1,795 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,794 | 1,798 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 43.8% |
| As White | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 60.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Randy W Ho's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Randy W Ho's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 94.1% | 43.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Ho usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Ho usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Ho usually continues exd5 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Ho usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 62.5% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
Randy W Ho's chess games
All 32 games by Randy W Ho in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2024 - Jul 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: 14 wins, 8 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C46 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B60 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2003 | Walter Smith | 1,949 | Kalamazoo Open 1 | B00 |
| Aug 2003 | Gregory Bailey | 1,900 | Kalamazoo Open 1 | A02 |
| Jun 2003 | Gerard Jendras | 1,890 | Warren Bottom-Half Open | B73 |
| Apr 2004 | Dushya Reddivari | 1,857 | Auburn Hills Open | E72 |
| Apr 2003 | Michael Skidmore | 1,833 | Auburn Hills Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Hills Open | 2004 | 8 | 6 | 2,072 |
| Kalamazoo Open 1 | 2003 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,012 |
| 1st Detroit Open | 2003 | 5 | 2 | 1,734 |
| Michigan Action | 2004 | 5 | 3 | 1,826 |
| Warren Bottom-Half U1900 Open | 2003 | 4 | 2 | 1,778 |
| Romulus Open | 2002 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,781 |
| Ann Arbor Open 02 | 2003 | 1 | 0 | 2,135 |
| Warren Bottom-Half Open | 2003 | 1 | 1 | 2,290 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Randy W Ho's chess games?
32 games by Randy W Ho, from Jan 2024 to Jul 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 Randy W Ho has played.
What does Randy W Ho play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Randy W Ho opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Randy W Ho answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d6 (50% of games).
What openings does Randy W Ho play as White?
As White, Randy W Ho's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Randy W Ho play as Black?
As Black, Randy W Ho most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Randy W Ho's FIDE rating?
Randy W Ho is currently rated 1,732 in classical chess, 1,794 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,795 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Randy W Ho played?
Our database contains 32 games by Randy W Ho, covering Jan 2024 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 8 draws, 10 losses (43.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Randy W Ho?
32 games by Randy W Ho 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.