Prepare against Seongho Cho
South Korea · World #34,426 classical · FIDE ID 13200550
When preparing against Seongho Cho, expect 1.d4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (71%).
Our database contains 64 games by Seongho Cho, covering Jan 2008 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Seongho Cho's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Seongho Cho 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 | 1,963 | 2,089 | Nov 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,908 | 1,992 | Apr 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,908 | 2,013 | Jul 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 21 | 14 | 29 | 32.8% |
| As White | 31 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 32.3% |
| As Black | 33 | 11 | 6 | 16 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Seongho Cho's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Seongho Cho's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 64.5% | 42.5% |
| e4 | 10 | 32.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 42.5% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Cho usually continues c4 (46.2% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Cho usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Cho usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Cho usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Cho usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Cho usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 66.7% | 54.2% |
| e5 | 6 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 71.4% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 28.6% | 12.5% |
Seongho Cho's chess games
All 64 games by Seongho Cho in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 21 wins, 14 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | Chuong Pham | 2,397 | Ho Chi Minh City zt 3.3 | A52 |
| Dec 2021 | Hongjin Ahn | 2,298 | Seoul Korea Masters | C95 |
| Mar 2015 | Min Lwin Htay | 2,286 | Ho Chi Minh City zt 3.3 | D92 |
| Jun 2011 | Dmitry Shestakov | 2,284 | 15th Voronezh Open B | B22 |
| Nov 2007 | Serkan Kose | 2,173 | Wch U18 | B29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th Voronezh Open B | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,117 |
| 5th Ho Chi Minh City HD Bank Open | 2015 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,898 |
| Ho Chi Minh City zt 3.3 | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,206 |
| Moscow Open E | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,032 |
| Seoul Open | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,985 |
| Wch U18 | 2007 | 9 | 3 | 2,053 |
| Seoul Korea Masters | 2021 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,102 |
| 25th Pardubice Czech Open B | 2014 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,116 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Seongho Cho's chess games?
64 games by Seongho Cho, from Jan 2008 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 Seongho Cho has played.
What does Seongho Cho play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Seongho Cho opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Seongho Cho answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games).
What openings does Seongho Cho play as White?
As White, Seongho Cho's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Seongho Cho play as Black?
As Black, Seongho Cho most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Seongho Cho's FIDE rating?
Seongho Cho is currently rated 1,963 in classical chess, 1,908 in rapid and 1,908 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,089 (Nov 2015).
How many games has Seongho Cho played?
Our database contains 64 games by Seongho Cho, covering Jan 2008 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 14 draws, 29 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Seongho Cho?
64 games by Seongho Cho 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.