Prepare against Dachey Lin
FM · United States · World #3,126 classical · FIDE ID 2029650
When preparing against Dachey Lin, expect 1.g4 in 37% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (37% of games). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Vienna Game as White, 40.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 539 games by Dachey Lin, covering Jan 2008 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Dachey Lin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dachey Lin 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 | 2,334 | 2,354 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,343 | 2,343 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 539 | 315 | 51 | 173 | 58.4% |
| As White | 278 | 162 | 29 | 87 | 58.3% |
| As Black | 261 | 153 | 22 | 86 | 58.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dachey Lin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dachey Lin's side.
First moves as White (278 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g4 | 104 | 37.4% | 72.6% |
| Nc3 | 67 | 24.1% | 50.7% |
| d4 | 43 | 15.5% | 69.8% |
| c4 | 27 | 9.7% | 35.2% |
| e4 | 15 | 5.4% | 83.3% |
| a4 | 9 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.g4 — 37% of White games, 72.6% score
- …d5 (63% of these games) — Lin usually continues Bg2 (73.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Lin usually continues d4 (76.2% score)
- …h5 (6% of these games) — Lin usually continues g5 (58.3% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 24% of White games, 50.7% score
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Lin usually continues e4 (52.2% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Lin usually continues e4 (56.3% score)
- …Nf6 (16% of these games) — Lin usually continues e4 (54.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 47 | 37.0% | 70.2% |
| e6 | 29 | 22.8% | 60.3% |
| d5 | 12 | 9.4% | 70.8% |
| c6 | 7 | 5.5% | 50.0% |
| g5 | 6 | 4.7% | 83.3% |
| e5 | 6 | 4.7% | 41.7% |
Dachey Lin's chess games
All 539 games by Dachey Lin in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - Sep 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: 315 wins, 51 draws, 173 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 104 | 73/6/25 | 70.2% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 31 | 14/3/14 | 45.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 9/0/7 | 56.3% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 15 | 6/0/9 | 40.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| A00 | Ware Opening | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 95 | 59/5/31 | 62.1% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 7/0/7 | 50.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| C10 | French Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B00 | Borg Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A38 | English Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2022 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2,773 | Titled Tue Late | B15 |
| Sep 2022 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,729 | Titled Tue Late | B38 |
| Aug 2024 | Alexey Sarana | 2,717 | Titled Tue Early | E35 |
| Feb 2022 | Jorden Van Foreest | 2,702 | Titled Tue Late | B23 |
| Apr 2022 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,696 | Titled Tue Late | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 407 | 268.5 | 2,452 |
| US Collegiate Blitz | 2020 | 13 | 8 | 2,613 |
| Wch U10 | 2009 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,055 |
| chT-Pan American Intercollegiate | 2022 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,314 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Blitz-A | 2021 | 10 | 8 | 2,312 |
| Wch U08 | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 879 |
| Brownsville UT RGV GM | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,467 |
| 2026 Labor Day Norm Invitational | GM A | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,377 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dachey Lin's chess games?
539 games by Dachey Lin, from Jan 2008 to Sep 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 Dachey Lin has played.
What does Dachey Lin play on the first move as White?
Across 278 games with White in our database, Dachey Lin opens with 1.g4 (37% of games), 1.Nc3 (24% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dachey Lin answers 1...g6 (37% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Dachey Lin play as White?
As White, Dachey Lin's most-played openings in our database are: Grob's Attack (104 games, 70.2% win rate); Dunst Opening (31 games, 45.2% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (16 games, 56.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 278 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dachey Lin play as Black?
As Black, Dachey Lin most often plays: Modern Defense (95 games, 62.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 261 games.
What is Dachey Lin's FIDE rating?
Dachey Lin is currently rated 2,334 in classical chess and 2,343 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,354 (May 2026).
How many games has Dachey Lin played?
Our database contains 539 games by Dachey Lin, covering Jan 2008 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 315 wins, 51 draws, 173 losses (58.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dachey Lin?
539 games by Dachey Lin 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.