Prepare against Sheng Liang Bernard Chan
MYS · World #17,903 classical · FIDE ID 5712858
When preparing against Sheng Liang Bernard Chan, expect 1.d4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 29.2% over 24 games.
Our database contains 229 games by Sheng Liang Bernard Chan, covering Jan 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sheng Liang Bernard Chan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sheng Liang Bernard Chan 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 | 2,076 | 2,101 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,946 | 1,946 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,897 | 1,897 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 229 | 87 | 62 | 80 | 38.0% |
| As White | 116 | 48 | 34 | 34 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 113 | 39 | 28 | 46 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sheng Liang Bernard Chan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sheng Liang Bernard Chan's side.
First moves as White (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 95 | 81.9% | 54.7% |
| e4 | 20 | 17.2% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 54.7% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Chan usually continues c4 (63.8% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Chan usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Chan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Chan usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Chan usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Chan usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 68.2% | 55.0% |
| e5 | 10 | 22.7% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 69.4% | 54.4% |
| d5 | 12 | 24.5% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.1% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Sheng Liang Bernard Chan's chess games
All 229 games by Sheng Liang Bernard Chan in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2016 - 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: 87 wins, 62 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 24 | 7/9/8 | 29.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 18 | 10/6/2 | 55.6% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D41 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A62 | Catalan | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| E53 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Borna Derakhshani | 2,377 | chT-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | A46 |
| Jan 2023 | David Fitzsimons | 2,361 | 4NCL 2022-23 | B06 |
| May 2023 | Soren Moller Riis | 2,300 | 32nd Frome Open | D02 |
| Jul 2023 | Dietmar Kolbus | 2,270 | 109th ch-GBR | A39 |
| Mar 2023 | John G Cooper | 2,235 | 4NCL 2022-23 | E68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56th Wch U20 | 2017 | 11 | 4 | 1,866 |
| chT-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,218 |
| Hull 4NCL Open | 2022 | 10 | 4 | 2,066 |
| Hastings Masters Open | 2023 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,959 |
| Birmingham Open | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,953 |
| 4NCL Div 2 2024-25 | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,057 |
| 109th ch-GBR | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,177 |
| ch-BCF Major | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,100 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sheng Liang Bernard Chan's chess games?
229 games by Sheng Liang Bernard Chan, from Jan 2016 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 Sheng Liang Bernard Chan has played.
What does Sheng Liang Bernard Chan play on the first move as White?
Across 116 games with White in our database, Sheng Liang Bernard Chan opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sheng Liang Bernard Chan answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Sheng Liang Bernard Chan play as White?
As White, Sheng Liang Bernard Chan's most-played openings in our database are: London System (24 games, 29.2% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 55.6% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 116 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sheng Liang Bernard Chan play as Black?
As Black, Sheng Liang Bernard Chan most often plays: Indian Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 87.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 113 games.
What is Sheng Liang Bernard Chan's FIDE rating?
Sheng Liang Bernard Chan is currently rated 2,076 in classical chess, 1,946 in rapid and 1,897 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,101 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Sheng Liang Bernard Chan played?
Our database contains 229 games by Sheng Liang Bernard Chan, covering Jan 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 87 wins, 62 draws, 80 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sheng Liang Bernard Chan?
229 games by Sheng Liang Bernard Chan 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.