Prepare against Sophie Yi-Hsuan Tsai
WCM · TWN · World #91,832 classical · FIDE ID 16302087
Our database contains 78 games by Sophie Yi-Hsuan Tsai, covering May 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sophie Yi-Hsuan Tsai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sophie Yi-Hsuan Tsai 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 | 1,753 | 1,753 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,671 | 1,671 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,702 | 1,709 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 31 | 7 | 40 | 39.7% |
| As White | 37 | 14 | 6 | 17 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 41 | 17 | 1 | 23 | 41.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sophie Yi-Hsuan Tsai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sophie Yi-Hsuan Tsai's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 81.1% | 48.3% |
| d4 | 7 | 18.9% | 35.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 48.3% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Tsai usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Tsai usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …c6 (23% of these games) — Tsai usually continues d4 (21.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 35.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Tsai usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Tsai usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 82.6% | 44.7% |
| e5 | 4 | 17.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 66.7% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Sophie Yi-Hsuan Tsai's chess games
All 78 games by Sophie Yi-Hsuan Tsai in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 31 wins, 7 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 13 | 6/0/7 | 46.2% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E43 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Cristina Sureda Gonzalez | 2,107 | FIDE World Youth Chess Championships 2026 | G18 | ? |
| Dec 2023 | Ho Cheung Wong | 1,991 | Hong Kong Open | A03 |
| Jun 2026 | Caroline Lindegaard Bruntse | 1,827 | FIDE World Youth Chess Championships 2026 | G18 | E06 |
| Sep 2024 | Franchesca Ramirez Luzon | 1,820 | Olympiad Women-45 | B70 |
| Sep 2024 | Silvia Real Puigdollers | 1,781 | Olympiad Women-45 | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad Women-44 | 2022 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,634 |
| Olympiad Women-45 | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,931 |
| FIDE World Youth Chess Championships 2026 | G18 | 2026 | 10 | 5 | 1,880 |
| Online Olym Div4 A | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 1,577 |
| World ol U16 | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,405 |
| Hong Kong Jolimark Open | 2018 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,044 |
| Online Olympiad Div3 B | 2020 | 8 | 2 | 1,386 |
| ch-EAST U10 Girls 3rd | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 1,164 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sophie Yi-Hsuan Tsai's chess games?
78 games by Sophie Yi-Hsuan Tsai, from May 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 Sophie Yi-Hsuan Tsai has played.
What does Sophie Yi-Hsuan Tsai play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Sophie Yi-Hsuan Tsai opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sophie Yi-Hsuan Tsai answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Sophie Yi-Hsuan Tsai play as White?
As White, Sophie Yi-Hsuan Tsai's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sophie Yi-Hsuan Tsai play as Black?
As Black, Sophie Yi-Hsuan Tsai most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Sophie Yi-Hsuan Tsai's FIDE rating?
Sophie Yi-Hsuan Tsai is currently rated 1,753 in classical chess, 1,671 in rapid and 1,702 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,753 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Sophie Yi-Hsuan Tsai played?
Our database contains 78 games by Sophie Yi-Hsuan Tsai, covering May 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 7 draws, 40 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sophie Yi-Hsuan Tsai?
78 games by Sophie Yi-Hsuan Tsai 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.