Prepare against Raymond Gao
CM · Canada · World #16,882 classical · FIDE ID 2629429
Our database contains 633 games by Raymond Gao, covering Oct 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Raymond Gao's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Raymond 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 | 2,086 | 2,088 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,965 | 1,965 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,101 | 2,101 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 633 | 222 | 76 | 335 | 35.1% |
| As White | 323 | 132 | 36 | 155 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 310 | 90 | 40 | 180 | 29.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Raymond Gao's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Raymond Gao's side.
First moves as White (323 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 179 | 55.4% | 43.0% |
| Nf3 | 75 | 23.2% | 47.3% |
| a3 | 25 | 7.7% | 68.0% |
| h4 | 12 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 2.2% | 64.3% |
| a4 | 7 | 2.2% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 43.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Gao usually continues Nf3 (44.2% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Gao usually continues Nf3 (45.9% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Gao usually continues d4 (36.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 47.3% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Gao usually continues b3 (36.8% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Gao usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Gao usually continues b3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 103 | 73.6% | 31.6% |
| Na6 | 14 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 7 | 5.0% | 14.3% |
| g6 | 6 | 4.3% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 3.6% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 76 | 84.4% | 46.1% |
| d5 | 4 | 4.4% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 3.3% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Na6 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Raymond Gao's chess games
All 633 games by Raymond Gao in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2017 - 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: 222 wins, 76 draws, 335 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 43 | 11/8/24 | 25.6% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 38 | 17/2/19 | 44.7% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 25 | 16/2/7 | 64.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 18 | 6/0/12 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 7/0/10 | 41.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 15 | 6/1/8 | 40.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| A00 | Kadas Opening | 12 | 6/0/6 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A07 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 7/3/14 | 29.2% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 22 | 6/3/13 | 27.3% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 19 | 5/2/12 | 26.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 15 | 4/2/9 | 26.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| B00 | Lemming Defense | 14 | 10/1/3 | 71.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 2/0/8 | 20.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 0/3/7 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 2,546 | Titled Tue Late | C03 |
| Apr 2025 | Egor Bykov | 2,441 | Titled Tue Late | A05 |
| Jul 2024 | Vasiliy Korchmar | 2,431 | Titled Tue Late | C09 |
| Oct 2023 | Ruben Domingo Nunez | 2,429 | Titled Tue Late | B08 |
| Aug 2023 | Vsevolod Ovchinnikov | 2,426 | Titled Tue Early | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 485 | 186 | 2,142 |
| ch-CAN U12 | 2018 | 12 | 7.5 | 1,503 |
| Speed Chess Q2 Sw | 2023 | 11 | 3 | 2,056 |
| Canadian Open | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,114 |
| Canadian Closed 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,085 |
| ch-Canada U20 Open | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,082 |
| chT3-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 8 | 6 | 2,008 |
| ch-CAN U20 | 2019 | 8 | 3 | 1,882 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Raymond Gao's chess games?
633 games by Raymond Gao, from Oct 2017 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 Raymond Gao has played.
What does Raymond Gao play on the first move as White?
Across 323 games with White in our database, Raymond Gao opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.a3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Raymond Gao answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...Na6 (10% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Raymond Gao play as White?
As White, Raymond Gao's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (43 games, 25.6% win rate); Réti Opening (38 games, 44.7% win rate); Anderssen's opening (25 games, 64.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 323 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Raymond Gao play as Black?
As Black, Raymond Gao most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (24 games, 29.2% win rate); Sicilian (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (19 games, 26.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 310 games.
What is Raymond Gao's FIDE rating?
Raymond Gao is currently rated 2,086 in classical chess, 1,965 in rapid and 2,101 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,088 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Raymond Gao played?
Our database contains 633 games by Raymond Gao, covering Oct 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 222 wins, 76 draws, 335 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Raymond Gao?
633 games by Raymond 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.