Prepare against Stephane Lam Kin Cheung
MUS · World #95,811 classical · FIDE ID 9700579
When preparing against Stephane Lam Kin Cheung, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 36 games by Stephane Lam Kin Cheung, covering Nov 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stephane Lam Kin Cheung's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stephane Lam Kin Cheung 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 | 1,742 | 1,758 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,725 | 1,730 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 13 | 4 | 19 | 36.1% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 19 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stephane Lam Kin Cheung's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stephane Lam Kin Cheung's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 38.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 38.2% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Cheung usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Cheung usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Cheung usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 83.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Stephane Lam Kin Cheung's chess games
All 36 games by Stephane Lam Kin Cheung in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2022 - 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: 13 wins, 4 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C21 | Center Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Cephas Clinton Fomevor | 1,873 | Olympiad-45 | D13 |
| Jun 2022 | Kenia Jose Polanco | 1,787 | chT-Francophonie Rapid | B27 |
| Oct 2022 | Righen Peroumal Sawmynaden | 1,743 | Reunion Open | B20 |
| Jun 2022 | Tary Bongo Ngombele | 1,688 | chT-Francophonie Rapid | C21 |
| Oct 2022 | Jean-Marc Epinoux | 1,640 | Reunion Open | E06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Francophonie Rapid | 2022 | 11 | 5 | 1,640 |
| Reunion Open | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,613 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 8 | 2 | 1,822 |
| Africa zt 4.4 Open | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,818 |
| African Zonal 4.4 Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,405 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stephane Lam Kin Cheung's chess games?
36 games by Stephane Lam Kin Cheung, from Nov 2022 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 Stephane Lam Kin Cheung has played.
What does Stephane Lam Kin Cheung play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Stephane Lam Kin Cheung opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stephane Lam Kin Cheung answers 1...e6 (75% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does Stephane Lam Kin Cheung play as White?
As White, Stephane Lam Kin Cheung's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Center Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stephane Lam Kin Cheung play as Black?
As Black, Stephane Lam Kin Cheung most often plays: French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Colle System (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Stephane Lam Kin Cheung's FIDE rating?
Stephane Lam Kin Cheung is currently rated 1,742 in classical chess and 1,725 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,758 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Stephane Lam Kin Cheung played?
Our database contains 36 games by Stephane Lam Kin Cheung, covering Nov 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 4 draws, 19 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stephane Lam Kin Cheung?
36 games by Stephane Lam Kin Cheung 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.