Prepare against Raymond Song
GM · TWN · World #599 classical · FIDE ID 3203824
When preparing against Raymond Song, expect 1.e4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense as Black, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 523 games by Raymond Song, covering Jul 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Raymond Song's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Raymond Song 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 | 2,497 | 2,516 | Sep 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,413 | 2,413 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,278 | 2,383 | Dec 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 523 | 242 | 159 | 122 | 46.3% |
| As White | 268 | 140 | 79 | 49 | 52.2% |
| As Black | 255 | 102 | 80 | 73 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Raymond Song's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Raymond Song's side.
First moves as White (268 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 155 | 57.8% | 66.8% |
| d4 | 80 | 29.9% | 65.6% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 7.1% | 68.4% |
| c4 | 14 | 5.2% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 66.8% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Song usually continues Nf3 (65.8% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Song usually continues Nf3 (68.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Song usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 65.6% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Song usually continues c4 (63.3% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Song usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Song usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 57 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 27 | 23.7% | 59.3% |
| e6 | 14 | 12.3% | 85.7% |
| e5 | 10 | 8.8% | 55.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 3.5% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 75 | 81.5% | 54.7% |
| d5 | 10 | 10.9% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 5.4% | 70.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Raymond Song's chess games
All 523 games by Raymond Song in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - Oct 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: 242 wins, 159 draws, 122 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 27 | 17/4/6 | 63.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 24 | 11/4/9 | 45.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 4/6/0 | 40.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 17 | 4/10/3 | 23.5% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 16 | 6/2/8 | 37.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 3/4/7 | 21.4% |
| E04 | Catalan | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 11 | 6/5/0 | 54.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Ivan Salgado Lopez | 2,605 | 6th Sitges Sunway Open | B46 |
| Jan 2019 | Zviad Izoria | 2,603 | PRO League Stage | E54 |
| Jun 2019 | Maxime Lagarde | 2,599 | 14th Teplice Open | C06 |
| Dec 2023 | Giovanni Vescovi | 2,584 | World Blitz 2023 | D38 |
| Dec 2023 | Surya Shekhar Ganguly | 2,578 | Wch Rapid | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRO League Stage | 2019 | 41 | 27 | 2,482 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 20 | 6.5 | 2,130 |
| Wch U10 | 2004 | 19 | 14 | 2,219 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 13 | 6 | 2,500 |
| ch-New South Wales | 2005 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,243 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,391 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 11 | 8 | 2,399 |
| Australian Open | 2005 | 11 | 7 | 2,224 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Raymond Song's chess games?
523 games by Raymond Song, from Jul 2003 to Oct 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 Song has played.
What does Raymond Song play on the first move as White?
Across 268 games with White in our database, Raymond Song opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Raymond Song answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...c6 (24% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Raymond Song play as White?
As White, Raymond Song's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (27 games, 63.0% win rate); Sicilian (24 games, 45.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 64.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 268 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Raymond Song play as Black?
As Black, Raymond Song most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 255 games.
What is Raymond Song's FIDE rating?
Raymond Song is currently rated 2,497 in classical chess, 2,413 in rapid and 2,278 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,516 (Sep 2023).
How many games has Raymond Song played?
Our database contains 523 games by Raymond Song, covering Jul 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 242 wins, 159 draws, 122 losses (46.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Raymond Song?
523 games by Raymond Song 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.