Prepare against Zhongkai Chen
China · World #30,110 classical · FIDE ID 8633398
Our database contains 71 games by Zhongkai Chen, covering Sep 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zhongkai Chen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zhongkai 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 | 1,985 | 1,988 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,971 | 1,971 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 39 | 12 | 20 | 54.9% |
| As White | 34 | 20 | 6 | 8 | 58.8% |
| As Black | 37 | 19 | 6 | 12 | 51.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zhongkai Chen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zhongkai Chen's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 100.0% | 67.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 67.6% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Chen usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Chen usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Chen usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 86.4% | 81.6% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 76.9% | 55.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
Zhongkai Chen's chess games
All 71 games by Zhongkai Chen in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2023 - 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, 12 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Taoyu Zhong | 2,170 | Chinese Youth Championships 2026 | Boys U18 | D17 |
| Aug 2026 | Yan Li | 2,019 | Chinese Youth Rapid & Blitz Open 2026 | Blitz B14 | D10 |
| Jul 2024 | Arnash Bauyrzhan | 1,993 | Daqing Boyi Cup A | B43 |
| Aug 2026 | Zihao(SH) Wang | 1,967 | 8th Boyi Cup Youth Chess International Open Tournament 2026 | Group B | B58 |
| Aug 2026 | Jingran Zhang | 1,900 | Chinese Youth Rapid & Blitz Open 2026 | Rapid B14 | D17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CHN U12 | 2024 | 13 | 7.5 | 1,657 |
| Chinese Youth Rapid & Blitz Open 2026 | Rapid B14 | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,961 |
| Belt and Road Hunan Open C | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,710 |
| Daqing Boyi Cup A | 2024 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,930 |
| 8th Boyi Cup Youth Chess International Open Tournament 2026 | Group B | 2026 | 9 | 8 | 2,078 |
| Daqing Boyi Cup-B | 2023 | 8 | 6 | 1,886 |
| ch-CHN Gp-B | 2024 | 6 | 4 | 2,005 |
| Chinese Youth Rapid & Blitz Open 2026 | Blitz B14 | 2026 | 4 | 4 | 2,191 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zhongkai Chen's chess games?
71 games by Zhongkai Chen, from Sep 2023 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 Zhongkai Chen has played.
What does Zhongkai Chen play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Zhongkai Chen opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zhongkai Chen answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (77% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games).
What openings does Zhongkai Chen play as White?
As White, Zhongkai Chen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 83.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zhongkai Chen play as Black?
As Black, Zhongkai Chen most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Zhongkai Chen's FIDE rating?
Zhongkai Chen is currently rated 1,985 in classical chess, 1,971 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,988 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Zhongkai Chen played?
Our database contains 71 games by Zhongkai Chen, covering Sep 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 12 draws, 20 losses (54.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zhongkai Chen?
71 games by Zhongkai 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.