Stephen J Solomon vs Bobby Cheng
IM Stephen J Solomon (2171) · GM Bobby Cheng (2570)
Stephen J Solomon and Bobby Cheng have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2008 and the most recent in Jun 2019. Solomon leads 5 wins to 3, with 4 draws (67% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Solomon | Draws | Cheng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solomon with White | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| Cheng with White | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Solomon | Draws | Cheng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Solomon | Draws | Cheng |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E08 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2019 | Stephen J Solomon | Bobby Cheng | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Gold Coast Open |
| Mar 2019 | Stephen J Solomon | Bobby Cheng | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Classical | Begonia Open 53rd |
| Dec 2018 | Stephen J Solomon | Bobby Cheng | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Melbourne Australasian GM |
| Dec 2016 | Bobby Cheng | Stephen J Solomon | 1-0 | Catalan | Australian Masters GM |
| Jan 2014 | Bobby Cheng | Stephen J Solomon | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | ch-AUS |
| Dec 2013 | Bobby Cheng | Stephen J Solomon | 1-0 | Catalan | Australian Masters A |
| Apr 2013 | Stephen J Solomon | Bobby Cheng | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Classical | Sydney Open A |
| Jan 2012 | Stephen J Solomon | Bobby Cheng | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | ch-AUS Major |
| Dec 2010 | Stephen J Solomon | Bobby Cheng | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Australian Masters |
| Jul 2010 | Bobby Cheng | Stephen J Solomon | 0-1 | Slav Defense | George Trundle IM |
| Apr 2009 | Stephen J Solomon | Bobby Cheng | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Sydney Open A |
| Dec 2008 | Bobby Cheng | Stephen J Solomon | 0-1 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Australian Masters |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Stephen J Solomon and Bobby Cheng?
In 12 recorded games, Stephen J Solomon has 5 wins, Bobby Cheng has 3 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Stephen J Solomon and Bobby Cheng played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Dec 2008 to Jun 2019.
What openings do Stephen J Solomon and Bobby Cheng play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Classical (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.