Prepare against Wei Kai Chen
New Zealand · World #75,888 classical · FIDE ID 4304152
When preparing against Wei Kai Chen, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (41%).
Our database contains 102 games by Wei Kai Chen, covering May 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Wei Kai Chen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wei Kai Chen 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 | 1,802 | 1,819 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,798 | 1,798 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 39 | 24 | 39 | 38.2% |
| As White | 51 | 18 | 13 | 20 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 51 | 21 | 11 | 19 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wei Kai Chen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wei Kai Chen's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 74.5% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 10 | 19.6% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Chen usually continues Nc3 (60.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Chen usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Chen usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.b3 — 20% of White games, 40.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Chen usually continues Bb2 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Chen usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Chen usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 18 | 56.3% | 47.2% |
| e5 | 11 | 34.4% | 63.6% |
| c5 | 3 | 9.4% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 41.2% | 57.1% |
| f5 | 5 | 29.4% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 29.4% | 60.0% |
Wei Kai Chen's chess games
All 102 games by Wei Kai Chen in the Chess.ceo database (May 2014 - 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: 39 wins, 24 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | William Forster | 2,034 | Wellington CC Autumn Cup B | A80 |
| Mar 2018 | Quentin J.F. Johnson | 2,028 | Wellington Open | B23 |
| Sep 2022 | Gordon Lyall | 1,942 | Wellington Mazur Memorial | E68 |
| Apr 2017 | L. Ross Jackson | 1,926 | Wellington Easter Open | D35 |
| Mar 2013 | Layla Timergazi | 1,775 | ch-North Island | E71 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Open | 2023 | 24 | 14 | 1,823 |
| ch-North Island | 2021 | 24 | 11.5 | 1,806 |
| Wellington Easter Open | 2017 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,028 |
| ch-Wellington CC B | 2022 | 8 | 1 | 1,433 |
| ch-NZL Major Open | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,605 |
| Wellington Mazur Memorial | 2022 | 7 | 5 | 1,964 |
| Belt and Road Hunan Open C | 2019 | 6 | 4 | 1,415 |
| Wellington CC Autumn Cup B | 2022 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,853 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wei Kai Chen's chess games?
102 games by Wei Kai Chen, from May 2014 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 Wei Kai Chen has played.
What does Wei Kai Chen play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Wei Kai Chen opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.b3 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wei Kai Chen answers 1...c6 (56% of games), 1...e5 (34% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...f5 (29% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Wei Kai Chen play as White?
As White, Wei Kai Chen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (10 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wei Kai Chen play as Black?
As Black, Wei Kai Chen most often plays: Dutch Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (5 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Wei Kai Chen's FIDE rating?
Wei Kai Chen is currently rated 1,802 in classical chess, 1,798 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,819 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Wei Kai Chen played?
Our database contains 102 games by Wei Kai Chen, covering May 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 24 draws, 39 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wei Kai Chen?
102 games by Wei Kai Chen 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.