Prepare against Steve Wongso
United States · World #6,661 classical · FIDE ID 30939020
Our database contains 186 games by Steve Wongso, covering Feb 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Steve Wongso's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Steve Wongso 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 | 2,232 | 2,277 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,949 | 1,949 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 186 | 51 | 52 | 83 | 27.4% |
| As White | 92 | 29 | 23 | 40 | 31.5% |
| As Black | 94 | 22 | 29 | 43 | 23.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Steve Wongso's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Steve Wongso's side.
First moves as White (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 85 | 92.4% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 5 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.2% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Wongso usually continues Nf3 (37.8% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Wongso usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Wongso usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Wongso usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Wongso usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 35 | 83.3% | 32.9% |
| c5 | 4 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 84.2% | 51.6% |
| d5 | 5 | 13.2% | 20.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Steve Wongso's chess games
All 186 games by Steve Wongso in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2017 - 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: 51 wins, 52 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 13 | 2/6/5 | 15.4% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Azer Mirzoev | 2,471 | Cornerstone Holidays IMA | E12 |
| Oct 2024 | S Sanchez L | 2,384 | 1000GM Oct GpA | A15 |
| Nov 2023 | Jiangwei Yu | 2,366 | New York 1000 GM Fall IM-B | E21 |
| Jul 2026 | Dushyant,Sharma | 2,353 | Marshall Summer Inv IMB | C50 |
| Oct 2024 | Nathan Felipe Filgueiras | 2,343 | 1000GM Oct GpA | D43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd PNWCC Online Blitz JP | 2020 | 11 | 5 | 1,907 |
| Naperville Shamkovich Memorial | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,188 |
| New York 1000 GM Summer IM-D | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,260 |
| New York 1000 GM Fall IM-B | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,343 |
| Wch U10 | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,871 |
| New York President's Day IM-B | 2024 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,118 |
| Marshall Summer Inv IMC | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,208 |
| Cornerstone Holidays IMA | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,187 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Steve Wongso's chess games?
186 games by Steve Wongso, from Feb 2017 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 Steve Wongso has played.
What does Steve Wongso play on the first move as White?
Across 92 games with White in our database, Steve Wongso opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Steve Wongso answers 1...e5 (83% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Steve Wongso play as White?
As White, Steve Wongso's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 92 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Steve Wongso play as Black?
As Black, Steve Wongso most often plays: Italian Game (13 games, 15.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 94 games.
What is Steve Wongso's FIDE rating?
Steve Wongso is currently rated 2,232 in classical chess and 1,949 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,277 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Steve Wongso played?
Our database contains 186 games by Steve Wongso, covering Feb 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 52 draws, 83 losses (27.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Steve Wongso?
186 games by Steve Wongso 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.