Prepare against Edward Song
IM · United States · World #2,081 classical · FIDE ID 2051192
Our database contains 339 games by Edward Song, covering Jan 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Edward Song's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Edward Song 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 | 2,379 | 2,411 | Jan 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,262 | 2,262 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 339 | 126 | 139 | 74 | 37.2% |
| As White | 166 | 64 | 72 | 30 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 173 | 62 | 67 | 44 | 35.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Edward Song's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Edward Song's side.
First moves as White (166 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 127 | 76.5% | 56.3% |
| d4 | 29 | 17.5% | 70.7% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 5.4% | 77.8% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Song usually continues Nf3 (52.7% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Song usually continues Nf3 (65.5% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Song usually continues d4 (45.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 70.7% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Song usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Song usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 40 | 50.6% | 63.7% |
| e5 | 20 | 25.3% | 47.5% |
| e6 | 13 | 16.5% | 42.3% |
| c6 | 4 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| Na6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 48.3% | 58.9% |
| d5 | 27 | 46.6% | 59.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.4% | 25.0% |
| Na6 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Edward Song's chess games
All 339 games by Edward Song in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - 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: 126 wins, 139 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 6/7/7 | 30.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/7/2 | 35.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 1/7/2 | 10.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 15 | 9/4/2 | 60.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 3/9/2 | 21.4% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E01 | Catalan | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Kirill Alekseenko | 2,673 | 11th Sunway Sitges | C92 |
| Feb 2018 | Tamas Banusz | 2,641 | PRO League Stage | A30 |
| Mar 2018 | Varuzhan Akobian | 2,640 | PRO League KO Stage | E37 |
| Dec 2018 | Ruifeng Li | 2,559 | 28th North American Open | A70 |
| Aug 2023 | Fidel Corrales Jimenez | 2,554 | 10th Washington Open | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRO League Stage | 2019 | 28 | 20 | 2,496 |
| New York Spring GM-A | 2023 | 18 | 7 | 2,351 |
| ch-North American U20 | 2015 | 18 | 13 | 2,332 |
| ch-CAN U12 | 2012 | 14 | 10 | 1,647 |
| Toronto NAYCC U16 | 2013 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,364 |
| Wch U14 | 2013 | 11 | 8 | 2,285 |
| Budapest Vezerkepzo GM-A 11 | 2022 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,412 |
| Charlotte Open | 2021 | 10 | 6 | 2,358 |
Interactive opening tree from all 339 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Edward Song's chess games?
339 games by Edward Song, from Jan 2011 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 Edward Song has played.
What does Edward Song play on the first move as White?
Across 166 games with White in our database, Edward Song opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Edward Song answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Edward Song play as White?
As White, Edward Song's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (10 games, 10.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 166 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Edward Song play as Black?
As Black, Edward Song most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Slav Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 173 games.
What is Edward Song's FIDE rating?
Edward Song is currently rated 2,379 in classical chess and 2,262 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,411 (Jan 2020).
How many games has Edward Song played?
Our database contains 339 games by Edward Song, covering Jan 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 126 wins, 139 draws, 74 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Edward Song?
339 games by Edward Song 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.