Prepare against Daniel King Wai Lam
FM · Hong Kong SAR China · World #27,216 classical · FIDE ID 6001238
Our database contains 329 games by Daniel King Wai Lam, covering Jan 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Daniel King Wai Lam's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel King Wai Lam 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 | 2,003 | 2,222 | Feb 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,976 | 2,152 | Jan 2020 |
| Blitz | 1,933 | 2,171 | Apr 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 329 | 141 | 72 | 115 | 42.9% |
| As White | 168 | 81 | 39 | 47 | 48.2% |
| As Black | 161 | 60 | 33 | 68 | 37.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel King Wai Lam's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel King Wai Lam's side.
First moves as White (168 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 104 | 61.9% | 58.2% |
| d4 | 45 | 26.8% | 62.2% |
| c4 | 12 | 7.1% | 83.3% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 4.2% | 35.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 58.2% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Lam usually continues Nf3 (55.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Lam usually continues Nf3 (70.6% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Lam usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 62.2% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Lam usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Lam usually continues c4 (86.4% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Lam usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 36 | 48.6% | 55.6% |
| e6 | 29 | 39.2% | 56.9% |
| e5 | 4 | 5.4% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 22 | 40.0% | 40.9% |
| Nf6 | 21 | 38.2% | 40.5% |
| d5 | 6 | 10.9% | 8.3% |
| g6 | 5 | 9.1% | 70.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Daniel King Wai Lam's chess games
All 329 games by Daniel King Wai Lam in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 141 wins, 72 draws, 115 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 16 | 5/3/8 | 31.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 15 | 2/4/9 | 13.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Daniil Yuffa | 2,566 | Wch Rapid | A48 |
| Dec 2019 | Tal Baron | 2,541 | Wch Rapid | C45 |
| Sep 2024 | Adlane Arab | 2,477 | Olympiad-45 | B81 |
| Dec 2017 | Araz Basim Mohammed Al Saffar | 2,368 | Wch Blitz | A32 |
| Sep 2001 | Igor Nikolayev | 2,356 | ch-New York State 123rd | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch Rapid | 2019 | 29 | 10.5 | 2,196 |
| ch-World Amateur U2300 | 2018 | 25 | 16 | 2,206 |
| Wch Blitz | 2017 | 21 | 8 | 2,188 |
| ch-Hong Kong Open | 2015 | 13 | 9 | 2,079 |
| ch-Hong Kong prel | 2019 | 13 | 10 | 1,995 |
| Asian Blitz 2026 | 2026 | 12 | 6 | 1,958 |
| Asian Rapid 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,022 |
| chT-Asia rapid | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 2,096 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel King Wai Lam's chess games?
329 games by Daniel King Wai Lam, from Jan 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 Daniel King Wai Lam has played.
What does Daniel King Wai Lam play on the first move as White?
Across 168 games with White in our database, Daniel King Wai Lam opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel King Wai Lam answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...e6 (39% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Daniel King Wai Lam play as White?
As White, Daniel King Wai Lam's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Scotch Game (10 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 168 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel King Wai Lam play as Black?
As Black, Daniel King Wai Lam most often plays: English Opening (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 63.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 161 games.
What is Daniel King Wai Lam's FIDE rating?
Daniel King Wai Lam is currently rated 2,003 in classical chess, 1,976 in rapid and 1,933 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,222 (Feb 2018).
How many games has Daniel King Wai Lam played?
Our database contains 329 games by Daniel King Wai Lam, covering Jan 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 141 wins, 72 draws, 115 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel King Wai Lam?
329 games by Daniel King Wai Lam 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.