Prepare against Changren Dai
GM · China · World #583 classical · FIDE ID 8608156
Our database contains 929 games by Changren Dai, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Changren Dai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Changren 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 | 2,500 | 2,561 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,404 | 2,449 | Aug 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,421 | 2,431 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 929 | 344 | 345 | 240 | 37.0% |
| As White | 468 | 189 | 173 | 106 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 461 | 155 | 172 | 134 | 33.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Changren Dai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Changren Dai's side.
First moves as White (468 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 263 | 56.2% | 56.5% |
| d4 | 147 | 31.4% | 60.2% |
| Nf3 | 30 | 6.4% | 63.3% |
| c4 | 14 | 3.0% | 64.3% |
| g3 | 7 | 1.5% | 92.9% |
| b3 | 6 | 1.3% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 56.5% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Dai usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Dai usually continues Nf3 (53.9% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Dai usually continues d4 (52.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 60.2% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Dai usually continues c4 (59.4% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Dai usually continues c4 (53.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Dai usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (195 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 105 | 53.8% | 55.2% |
| c5 | 72 | 36.9% | 56.9% |
| c6 | 10 | 5.1% | 70.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 2.6% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (171 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 109 | 63.7% | 50.9% |
| d5 | 55 | 32.2% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 2.3% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Changren Dai's chess games
All 929 games by Changren Dai in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 344 wins, 345 draws, 240 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 40 | 21/11/8 | 52.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 37 | 16/9/12 | 43.2% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 27 | 9/11/7 | 33.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian | 26 | 14/5/7 | 53.8% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 23 | 8/9/6 | 34.8% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 19 | 4/13/2 | 21.1% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 18 | 8/6/4 | 44.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 16 | 11/2/3 | 68.8% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 12 | 1/9/2 | 8.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 43 | 20/13/10 | 46.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 42 | 13/21/8 | 31.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 29 | 5/14/10 | 17.2% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 22 | 7/13/2 | 31.8% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 19 | 1/9/9 | 5.3% |
| E11 | Catalan | 17 | 4/8/5 | 23.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 16 | 5/2/9 | 31.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 14 | 2/8/4 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2019 | Yangyi Yu | 2,738 | chT-CHN | C16 |
| May 2025 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 2,670 | 8th Sharjah Masters | E71 |
| Feb 2025 | Kirill Alekseenko | 2,661 | Chessable Masters Play-In | D22 |
| Apr 2019 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 2,641 | 2nd Longtou Cup | C11 |
| Aug 2022 | Jun Zhao | 2,638 | ch-CHN Rapid | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CHN | 2024 | 96 | 46.5 | 2,490 |
| ch-CHN | 2025 | 43 | 24.5 | 2,551 |
| ch-CHN B | 2018 | 38 | 26.5 | 2,362 |
| ch-CHN blitz | 2019 | 36 | 17.5 | 2,412 |
| ch-CHN rapid | 2019 | 36 | 15 | 2,363 |
| China zt 3.5 | 2023 | 28 | 16 | 2,363 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 27 | 16.5 | 2,361 |
| ch-CHN Rapid | 2024 | 20 | 10.5 | 2,545 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jinshi Bai (21 games) · Ziji Zhang (18 games) · Di Li (18 games) · Jun Zhao (17 games) · Xiangyu Xu (17 games) · Qi b Chen (16 games) · Yinglun Xu (15 games) · Xiangzhi Bu (14 games)
Interactive opening tree from all 929 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Changren Dai's chess games?
929 games by Changren Dai, from May 2012 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 Changren Dai has played.
What does Changren Dai play on the first move as White?
Across 468 games with White in our database, Changren Dai opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Changren Dai answers 1...e5 (54% of games), 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Changren Dai play as White?
As White, Changren Dai's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (40 games, 52.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (37 games, 43.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (27 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 468 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Changren Dai play as Black?
As Black, Changren Dai most often plays: Sicilian (43 games, 46.5% win rate); Indian Defense (42 games, 31.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (29 games, 17.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 461 games.
What is Changren Dai's FIDE rating?
Changren Dai is currently rated 2,500 in classical chess, 2,404 in rapid and 2,421 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,561 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Changren Dai played?
Our database contains 929 games by Changren Dai, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 344 wins, 345 draws, 240 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Changren Dai?
929 games by Changren 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.