Prepare against Sunghoon Chung
South Korea · World #53,518 classical · FIDE ID 13200321
When preparing against Sunghoon Chung, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Sunghoon Chung, covering Jan 2007 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Sunghoon Chung's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sunghoon Chung 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 | 1,880 | 1,880 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,866 | 1,866 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 33.3% |
| As White | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 6 | 1 | 13 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sunghoon Chung's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sunghoon Chung's side.
First moves as White (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 45.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Chung usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Chung usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Chung usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 80.0% | 20.8% |
| e5 | 3 | 20.0% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Sunghoon Chung's chess games
All 30 games by Sunghoon Chung in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - Oct 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: 10 wins, 2 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2008 | Ahmed Abdulsattar A Abdulwahhab | 2,246 | 1st WMSG Rapid Team | C10 |
| Oct 2008 | Espen Haugstad | 2,091 | 1st WMSG Rapid Team | A85 |
| Nov 2008 | Bomo Lovet Kigigha | 1,988 | Olympiad-38 | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-38 | 2008 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,022 |
| 1st WMSG Rapid Team | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,189 |
| 1st WMSG Blitz Team | 2008 | 8 | 2 | 2,068 |
| Seoul Open | 2008 | 2 | 1 | 2,144 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sunghoon Chung's chess games?
30 games by Sunghoon Chung, from Jan 2007 to Oct 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 Sunghoon Chung has played.
What does Sunghoon Chung play on the first move as White?
Across 10 games with White in our database, Sunghoon Chung opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sunghoon Chung answers 1...e6 (80% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Sunghoon Chung play as White?
As White, Sunghoon Chung's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 10 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sunghoon Chung play as Black?
As Black, Sunghoon Chung most often plays: French: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Sunghoon Chung's FIDE rating?
Sunghoon Chung is currently rated 1,880 in classical chess, 1,866 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,880 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Sunghoon Chung played?
Our database contains 30 games by Sunghoon Chung, covering Jan 2007 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 2 draws, 18 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sunghoon Chung?
30 games by Sunghoon Chung 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.