Prepare against Cyrus Ho-yeung Lai
Hong Kong SAR China · World #58,855 classical · FIDE ID 6001220
When preparing against Cyrus Ho-yeung Lai, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%).
Our database contains 138 games by Cyrus Ho-yeung Lai, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Cyrus Ho-yeung Lai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cyrus Ho-yeung Lai 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 | 1,860 | 1,934 | Oct 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,925 | 1,925 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,896 | 1,896 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 138 | 53 | 38 | 46 | 38.4% |
| As White | 69 | 28 | 18 | 22 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 69 | 25 | 20 | 24 | 36.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cyrus Ho-yeung Lai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cyrus Ho-yeung Lai's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 68 | 98.6% | 54.4% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 54.4% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Lai usually continues Nf3 (48.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Lai usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Lai usually continues d4 (55.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Lai usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 87.2% | 47.1% |
| e5 | 3 | 7.7% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 94.1% | 59.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Cyrus Ho-yeung Lai's chess games
All 138 games by Cyrus Ho-yeung Lai in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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: 53 wins, 38 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2012 | Hon Ki Tsang | 2,048 | ch-Hong Kong Open | B22 |
| Sep 2024 | Peter Smetana | 2,038 | 2nd Bratislava exe Open | C45 |
| Mar 2018 | Tom Slater-Jones | 2,032 | 56th Doeberl Cup | D97 |
| Oct 2013 | Marie Antoinette San Diego | 2,014 | ch-Hong Kong Open | B95 |
| Oct 2015 | Luen-Wah Luk | 2,013 | ch-Hong Kong Open | B69 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hong Kong Open | 2015 | 34 | 21.5 | 2,011 |
| Hong Kong Open | 2018 | 22 | 14.5 | 1,829 |
| ch-Hong Kong qual | 2013 | 17 | 9.5 | 1,890 |
| ch-Hong Kong prel | 2017 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,916 |
| ch-Hong Kong | 2011 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,798 |
| 56th Doeberl Cup | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,052 |
| 17th chT-Asia | 2012 | 9 | 0.5 | 2,130 |
| 2nd Bratislava exe Open | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,871 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cyrus Ho-yeung Lai's chess games?
138 games by Cyrus Ho-yeung Lai, from Nov 2010 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 Cyrus Ho-yeung Lai has played.
What does Cyrus Ho-yeung Lai play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Cyrus Ho-yeung Lai opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cyrus Ho-yeung Lai answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Cyrus Ho-yeung Lai play as White?
As White, Cyrus Ho-yeung Lai's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cyrus Ho-yeung Lai play as Black?
As Black, Cyrus Ho-yeung Lai most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (9 games, 77.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Cyrus Ho-yeung Lai's FIDE rating?
Cyrus Ho-yeung Lai is currently rated 1,860 in classical chess, 1,925 in rapid and 1,896 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,934 (Oct 2018).
How many games has Cyrus Ho-yeung Lai played?
Our database contains 138 games by Cyrus Ho-yeung Lai, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 38 draws, 46 losses (38.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cyrus Ho-yeung Lai?
138 games by Cyrus Ho-yeung Lai 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.