Prepare against Ria Kim
South Korea · World #100,647 classical · FIDE ID 13223046
When preparing against Ria Kim, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 37 games by Ria Kim, covering Aug 2024 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Ria Kim's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ria Kim 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 | 1,730 | 1,730 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,574 | 1,574 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,585 | 1,631 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 15 | 6 | 16 | 40.5% |
| As White | 19 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 63.2% |
| As Black | 18 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 16.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2023-2026): 388 rated games against 293 different opponents, across 62 events in 9 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 255 | 120 | 35 | 100 | 47.1% | 1,583 | 1,546 | 11 |
| Rapid | 21 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 38.1% | 1,617 | 1,641 | 7 |
| Blitz | 18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 33.3% | 1,524 | 1,409 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 98 | 24 | 22 | 52 | 24.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 112 | 50 | 27 | 35 | 44.6% |
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 56 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 90 | 44 | 19 | 27 | 1,625 | 1,631 |
| 2025 | 192 | 92 | 40 | 60 | 1,583 | 1,583 |
| 2024 | 100 | 35 | 9 | 56 | 1,544 | 1,278 |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1,259 | 859 |
Where Ria Kim has played
South Korea (42) · Thailand (6) · China (4) · Kazakhstan (3) · Mongolia (3) · Italy (1) · Singapore (1) · Serbia (1) · Switzerland (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ria Kim's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ria Kim's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 68.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 68.4% score
- …e5 (47% of these games) — Kim usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Kim usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Kim usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 50.0% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 6 | 42.9% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 1 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Ria Kim's chess games
All 37 games by Ria Kim in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2024 - Nov 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: 15 wins, 6 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Emilie Comas Bermeo | 1,703 | FIDE World Cadet Chess Championships 2025 | Girls U10 | B01 |
| Sep 2025 | Sahasra Aragonda | 1,694 | FIDE World Cadet Chess Championships 2025 | Girls U10 | B36 |
| Jun 2026 | Ella Cario | 1,686 | FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | G10 | C54 |
| Sep 2025 | Bierta Gutserieva | 1,686 | FIDE World Cadet Chess Championships 2025 | Girls U10 | C54 |
| Jun 2026 | Anne Xuduo Guo | 1,685 | FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | G10 | C07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Cadet Chess Championships 2025 | Girls U10 | 2025 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,779 |
| FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | G10 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 1,711 |
| Queens' Asian Online Blitz Qualification 2026 | Games 1-100 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,637 |
| 57th Biel ATO | 2024 | 5 | 1 | 1,394 |
| 28th Asian Youth Chess Championships 2026 | Classical | G10 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,459 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ria Kim's chess games?
37 games by Ria Kim, from Aug 2024 to Nov 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 Ria Kim has played.
What does Ria Kim play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Ria Kim opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ria Kim answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Ria Kim play as White?
As White, Ria Kim's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ria Kim play as Black?
As Black, Ria Kim most often plays: Nimzo-Larsen Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Ria Kim's FIDE rating?
Ria Kim is currently rated 1,730 in classical chess, 1,574 in rapid and 1,585 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,730 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Ria Kim played?
Our database contains 37 games by Ria Kim, covering Aug 2024 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 6 draws, 16 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ria Kim?
37 games by Ria Kim 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.