Prepare against Chaoruo Cai
CM · China · World #5,339 classical · FIDE ID 8618402
Our database contains 185 games by Chaoruo Cai, covering Jun 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Chaoruo Cai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Chaoruo Cai 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 | 2,264 | 2,280 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,123 | 2,123 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,123 | 2,123 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 185 | 68 | 42 | 75 | 36.8% |
| As White | 90 | 31 | 25 | 34 | 34.4% |
| As Black | 95 | 37 | 17 | 41 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Chaoruo Cai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Chaoruo Cai's side.
First moves as White (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 64 | 71.1% | 48.4% |
| e4 | 24 | 26.7% | 47.9% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 48.4% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Cai usually continues Nf3 (47.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Cai usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Cai usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 47.9% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Cai usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Cai usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Cai usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 29 | 76.3% | 58.6% |
| e5 | 6 | 15.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 52.8% | 52.6% |
| e6 | 12 | 33.3% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Chaoruo Cai's chess games
All 185 games by Chaoruo Cai in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2016 - 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: 68 wins, 42 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| E06 | Catalan | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | London System | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A04 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D34 | Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Daniele Vocaturo | 2,629 | 17th Teplice Open | E06 |
| Nov 2025 | Alexei Belov | 2,421 | Titled Tue | C01 |
| Sep 2025 | N Buksa | 2,400 | Titled Tue | B00 |
| Feb 2019 | Evgeny Kolesnikov | 2,395 | 18th Moscow Aeroflot Open B | E52 |
| Sep 2025 | Tim Grutter | 2,392 | Titled Tue | C53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 93 | 39.5 | 2,188 |
| Hong Kong Jolimark Open | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,018 |
| 18th Moscow Aeroflot Open B | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,445 |
| Budapest FS02 IM | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,303 |
| Belt and Road Hunan Open B | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,166 |
| Djerba Open A 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,237 |
| 2026 Djerba International Chess Festival | Blitz | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,204 |
| 15th Nat Games Tm Prelim | 2025 | 7 | 2 | 2,128 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Chaoruo Cai's chess games?
185 games by Chaoruo Cai, from Jun 2016 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 Chaoruo Cai has played.
What does Chaoruo Cai play on the first move as White?
Across 90 games with White in our database, Chaoruo Cai opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Chaoruo Cai answers 1...e6 (76% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Chaoruo Cai play as White?
As White, Chaoruo Cai's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Catalan (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 90 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Chaoruo Cai play as Black?
As Black, Chaoruo Cai most often plays: Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 95 games.
What is Chaoruo Cai's FIDE rating?
Chaoruo Cai is currently rated 2,264 in classical chess, 2,123 in rapid and 2,123 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,280 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Chaoruo Cai played?
Our database contains 185 games by Chaoruo Cai, covering Jun 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 42 draws, 75 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Chaoruo Cai?
185 games by Chaoruo Cai 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.