Prepare against Cheng Dai
FM · Australia · World #14,545 classical · FIDE ID 3223884
Our database contains 30 games by Cheng Dai, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Cheng Dai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cheng Dai 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 | 2,110 | 2,177 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,025 | 2,026 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 26.7% |
| As White | 14 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 7.1% |
| As Black | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 43.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cheng Dai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cheng Dai's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 92.9% | 23.1% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 23.1% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Dai usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Dai usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Dai usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Dai usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Cheng Dai's chess games
All 30 games by Cheng Dai in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2014 - Jul 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: 8 wins, 9 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D66 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E63 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Felix Xie | 2,407 | O2C Doeberl Cup 2026 | A16 |
| Mar 2025 | Rheyansh Reddy Annapureddy | 2,096 | 59th Begonia Open | B00 |
| Mar 2025 | James Hartley | 1,959 | 59th Begonia Open | D25 |
| Jan 2025 | Mingren Hong | 1,951 | Hong Kong Open 2024 | B41 |
| Mar 2025 | Van Tariro Madanhi | 1,926 | 59th Begonia Open | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Open 2024 | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,018 |
| 59th Begonia Open | 2025 | 5 | 4 | 2,290 |
| Victoria Open | 2018 | 3 | 1 | 1,954 |
| 60th Begonia Open 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 2,019 |
| O2C Doeberl Cup | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,949 |
| 58th Begonia Open | 2024 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,035 |
| 61st Doeberl Cup | 2024 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,227 |
| Oceania zt 3.6 | 2023 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,118 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cheng Dai's chess games?
30 games by Cheng Dai, from Jan 2014 to Jul 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 Cheng Dai has played.
What does Cheng Dai play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Cheng Dai opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cheng Dai answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Cheng Dai play as White?
As White, Cheng Dai's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cheng Dai play as Black?
As Black, Cheng Dai most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Cheng Dai's FIDE rating?
Cheng Dai is currently rated 2,110 in classical chess, 2,025 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,177 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Cheng Dai played?
Our database contains 30 games by Cheng Dai, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 9 draws, 13 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cheng Dai?
30 games by Cheng Dai 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.