Prepare against Sang Cao
GM · VNM · World #3,258 classical · FIDE ID 725056
Our database contains 1,095 games by Sang Cao, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sang Cao's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sang Cao 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 | 2,327 | 2,558 | Jan 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,249 | 2,414 | Mar 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,198 | 2,528 | Mar 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,095 | 419 | 473 | 203 | 38.3% |
| As White | 556 | 232 | 248 | 76 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 539 | 187 | 225 | 127 | 34.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sang Cao's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sang Cao's side.
First moves as White (556 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 492 | 88.5% | 64.4% |
| d4 | 38 | 6.8% | 57.9% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 3.2% | 63.9% |
| c4 | 8 | 1.4% | 68.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 64.4% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Cao usually continues Nf3 (62.7% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Cao usually continues Nf3 (63.4% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Cao usually continues d4 (77.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 57.9% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Cao usually continues Bg5 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Cao usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Cao usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (202 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 128 | 63.4% | 60.2% |
| e6 | 60 | 29.7% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 12 | 5.9% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (241 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 200 | 83.0% | 54.0% |
| e6 | 32 | 13.3% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 8 | 3.3% | 56.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Sang Cao's chess games
All 1,095 games by Sang Cao in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 419 wins, 473 draws, 203 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 107 | 39/52/16 | 36.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 43 | 16/18/9 | 37.2% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 35 | 14/13/8 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 26 | 11/11/4 | 42.3% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 26 | 8/16/2 | 30.8% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 22 | 12/7/3 | 54.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 17 | 6/9/2 | 35.3% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 17 | 3/10/4 | 17.6% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 16 | 11/5/0 | 68.8% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 15 | 10/3/2 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 91 | 28/40/23 | 30.8% |
| B66 | Sicilian | 52 | 23/17/12 | 44.2% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 32 | 9/18/5 | 28.1% |
| A32 | Catalan | 28 | 4/16/8 | 14.3% |
| A22 | English Opening | 28 | 7/13/8 | 25.0% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 26 | 11/11/4 | 42.3% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 23 | 12/6/5 | 52.2% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 18 | 5/10/3 | 27.8% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 7/7/4 | 38.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 18 | 6/8/4 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2005 | Andrei Volokitin | 2,666 | FIDE World Cup | B30 |
| Apr 2002 | Alexander G Beliavsky | 2,659 | chT-HUN 0102 | C90 |
| Mar 2018 | S.P. Sethuraman | 2,649 | 8th Hanoi HD Bank Open A | D05 |
| Feb 2009 | Ferenc Berkes | 2,645 | chT-HUN 0809 | E58 |
| Jun 2005 | Mikhail Gurevich | 2,630 | 6th ch-EU | A58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-VIE | 2022 | 171 | 109.5 | 2,399 |
| chT-VIE | 2023 | 63 | 43 | 2,273 |
| Budapest FS04 GM | 2001 | 37 | 20.5 | 2,462 |
| Budapest FS02 GM | 1997 | 24 | 14.5 | 2,509 |
| Budapest FS11 GM | 1996 | 20 | 12 | 2,495 |
| ch-VIE Open | 2020 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,429 |
| chT-HUN 9697 | 1997 | 15 | 11.5 | 2,569 |
| 6th ch-EU | 2005 | 13 | 8 | 2,667 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Duc Hoa Nguyen (18 games) · Peter Acs (15 games) · Zoltan Varga (14 games) · The Anh Duong (13 games) · Ferenc Berkes (12 games) · Tuan Minh Tran (11 games) · Huynh Minh Huy Nguyen (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sang Cao's chess games?
1,095 games by Sang Cao, from Apr 2003 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 Sang Cao has played.
What does Sang Cao play on the first move as White?
Across 556 games with White in our database, Sang Cao opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sang Cao answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Sang Cao play as White?
As White, Sang Cao's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (107 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (43 games, 37.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (35 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 556 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sang Cao play as Black?
As Black, Sang Cao most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (91 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian (52 games, 44.2% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (32 games, 28.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 539 games.
What is Sang Cao's FIDE rating?
Sang Cao is currently rated 2,327 in classical chess, 2,249 in rapid and 2,198 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,558 (Jan 2011).
How many games has Sang Cao played?
Our database contains 1,095 games by Sang Cao, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 419 wins, 473 draws, 203 losses (38.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sang Cao?
1,095 games by Sang Cao 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.