Prepare against Cai Youyang
China · World #19,879 classical · FIDE ID 8616930
When preparing against Cai Youyang, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (51%).
Our database contains 147 games by Cai Youyang, covering Aug 2015 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Cai Youyang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cai Youyang 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 | 2,059 | 2,059 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,962 | 1,962 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,971 | 1,971 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 147 | 56 | 46 | 45 | 38.1% |
| As White | 68 | 29 | 23 | 16 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 79 | 27 | 23 | 29 | 34.2% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2015-2026): 311 rated games against 232 different opponents, across 32 events in 3 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 265 | 120 | 65 | 80 | 45.3% | 1,929 | 1,943 | 19 |
| Rapid | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 66.7% | 1,843 | 1,910 | 4 |
| Blitz | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 44.4% | 2,078 | 2,028 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 112 | 18 | 39 | 55 | 16.1% |
| Against lower-rated | 109 | 73 | 23 | 13 | 67.0% |
Wins over titled players: 4 vs IM · 5 vs FM · 1 vs CM · 5 vs WGM · 10 vs WIM · 11 vs WFM · 5 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 20 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 2,060 | 2,133 |
| 2025 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2,044 | 2,101 |
| 2024 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 1,804 | 1,992 |
| 2023 | 47 | 20 | 22 | 5 | 1,860 | 1,971 |
| 2022 | 17 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 1,834 | 1,904 |
| 2021 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 2,450 | 2,139 |
| 2020 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 2,029 | 2,029 |
| 2019 | 56 | 28 | 9 | 19 | 1,953 | 1,984 |
| 2018 | 36 | 19 | 7 | 10 | 1,876 | 1,876 |
| 2017 | 37 | 18 | 8 | 11 | 1,885 | 1,912 |
| 2016 | 31 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 1,930 | 1,890 |
| 2015 | 33 | 14 | 5 | 14 | 1,878 | 1,786 |
Where Cai Youyang has played
China (26) · Malaysia (4) · Kazakhstan (2)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cai Youyang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cai Youyang's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 52 | 76.5% | 51.9% |
| d4 | 11 | 16.2% | 86.4% |
| c4 | 3 | 4.4% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 51.9% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Youyang usually continues Nf3 (52.5% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Youyang usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Youyang usually continues d4 (55.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 86.4% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Youyang usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Youyang usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Youyang usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 85.7% | 56.7% |
| e5 | 5 | 14.3% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 51.4% | 36.1% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 48.6% | 50.0% |
Cai Youyang's chess games
All 147 games by Cai Youyang in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 56 wins, 46 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Xueyi Li | 2,197 | Zhongshan zt 3.5 w | E90 |
| Apr 2023 | Xiaoyi Ren | 2,156 | China zt 3.5 w | C43 |
| Apr 2026 | Yunqing Zhao | 2,150 | CHN Team Women 2026 | A18 |
| Jun 2015 | Xing Hong | 2,129 | Zhongshan zt 3.5 w | B46 |
| Apr 2025 | Junying Li | 2,096 | CHN Team w | C80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China zt 3.5 w | 2023 | 16 | 6 | 2,041 |
| CHN Team w | 2025 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,025 |
| chT-CHN w | 2024 | 15 | 10 | 2,003 |
| CHN Team Women 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,132 |
| ch-CHN sf w | 2023 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,837 |
| Zhongshan zt 3.5 w | 2015 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,016 |
| ch-CHN U20 Girls | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 1,938 |
| chT-CHN | 2021 | 9 | 1 | 2,138 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cai Youyang's chess games?
147 games by Cai Youyang, from Aug 2015 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 Cai Youyang has played.
What does Cai Youyang play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Cai Youyang opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cai Youyang answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (51% of games), 1...Nf6 (49% of games).
What openings does Cai Youyang play as White?
As White, Cai Youyang's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cai Youyang play as Black?
As Black, Cai Youyang most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Cai Youyang's FIDE rating?
Cai Youyang is currently rated 2,059 in classical chess, 1,962 in rapid and 1,971 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,059 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Cai Youyang played?
Our database contains 147 games by Cai Youyang, covering Aug 2015 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 46 draws, 45 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cai Youyang?
147 games by Cai Youyang 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.