Prepare against Ryo Chen
IM · United States · World #1,797 classical · FIDE ID 7003072
Our database contains 1,457 games by Ryo Chen, covering Sep 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ryo Chen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ryo Chen 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 | 2,394 | 2,435 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,369 | 2,369 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,457 | 664 | 253 | 539 | 45.6% |
| As White | 735 | 357 | 145 | 232 | 48.6% |
| As Black | 722 | 307 | 108 | 307 | 42.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ryo Chen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ryo Chen's side.
First moves as White (734 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 721 | 98.2% | 58.4% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 0.8% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 6 | 0.8% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 58.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Chen usually continues Nf3 (57.9% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Chen usually continues Nf3 (57.8% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Chen usually continues d4 (52.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Chen usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Chen usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Chen usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (318 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 313 | 98.4% | 50.2% |
| e5 | 3 | 0.9% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (246 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 242 | 98.4% | 48.8% |
| g5 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| f6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Ryo Chen's chess games
All 1,457 games by Ryo Chen in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 664 wins, 253 draws, 539 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B58 | Sicilian | 119 | 50/28/41 | 42.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 93 | 48/14/31 | 51.6% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 93 | 52/14/27 | 55.9% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 66 | 35/11/19 | 53.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 32 | 16/8/8 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 19 | 11/3/5 | 57.9% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 18 | 8/3/7 | 44.4% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 18 | 6/4/8 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 17 | 9/4/4 | 52.9% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B63 | Sicilian | 205 | 86/33/86 | 42.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 56 | 21/6/29 | 37.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 53 | 21/14/18 | 39.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 45 | 22/8/15 | 48.9% |
| A15 | English Opening | 41 | 19/9/13 | 46.3% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 41 | 21/7/13 | 51.2% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 33 | 11/5/17 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 29 | 13/5/11 | 44.8% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 22 | 7/3/12 | 31.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 21 | 8/3/10 | 38.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,807 | Titled Tue | E81 |
| Jul 2024 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,796 | Titled Tue Early | B33 |
| Jul 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2,770 | Titled Tue Early | B92 |
| Feb 2024 | Vladimir Kramnik | 2,753 | Titled Tue Late | A16 |
| Aug 2024 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,729 | Titled Tue Late | B32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 776 | 442.5 | 2,392 |
| ch-USA U16 | 2024 | 21 | 11 | 2,368 |
| Chesterfield SPICE Cup Open | 2023 | 19 | 8 | 2,204 |
| ch-PNWCC Online Blitz | 2020 | 13 | 6 | 2,410 |
| Las Vegas National Open | 2024 | 12 | 6 | 2,448 |
| Junior Speed Qual Americas | 2021 | 12 | 2.5 | 2,257 |
| PNWCC Opening Bl 1.b3 | 2020 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,193 |
| 20th PNWCC Online Blitz JP | 2020 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,063 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Brandon Jacobson (18 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ryo Chen's chess games?
1,457 games by Ryo Chen, from Sep 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 Ryo Chen has played.
What does Ryo Chen play on the first move as White?
Across 734 games with White in our database, Ryo Chen opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ryo Chen answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...g5 (0% of games), 1...g6 (0% of games).
What openings does Ryo Chen play as White?
As White, Ryo Chen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (119 games, 42.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (93 games, 51.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (93 games, 55.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 735 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ryo Chen play as Black?
As Black, Ryo Chen most often plays: Sicilian (205 games, 42.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (56 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (53 games, 39.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 722 games.
What is Ryo Chen's FIDE rating?
Ryo Chen is currently rated 2,394 in classical chess and 2,369 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,435 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Ryo Chen played?
Our database contains 1,457 games by Ryo Chen, covering Sep 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 664 wins, 253 draws, 539 losses (45.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ryo Chen?
1,457 games by Ryo Chen 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.