Prepare against Daqi Mao
FM · New Zealand · World #4,877 classical · FIDE ID 4311370
When preparing against Daqi Mao, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (39%).
Our database contains 157 games by Daqi Mao, covering May 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Daqi Mao's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daqi Mao 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 | 2,277 | 2,292 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,178 | 2,178 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,049 | 2,049 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 157 | 90 | 34 | 33 | 57.3% |
| As White | 81 | 56 | 14 | 11 | 69.1% |
| As Black | 76 | 34 | 20 | 22 | 44.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daqi Mao's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daqi Mao's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 77 | 95.1% | 78.6% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 4.9% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 78.6% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Mao usually continues c4 (72.9% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Mao usually continues c4 (90.9% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Mao usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Mao usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Mao usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Mao usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 35 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 38.7% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 10 | 32.3% | 55.0% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 29.0% | 38.9% |
Daqi Mao's chess games
All 157 games by Daqi Mao in the Chess.ceo database (May 2019 - 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: 90 wins, 34 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 13 | 9/3/1 | 69.2% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A13 | Catalan | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B13 | London System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Alphaeus Wei Ern Ang | 2,367 | Trusts Open 2026 | A Grade | E94 |
| Jan 2025 | Anthony F Ker | 2,228 | 132nd ch-NZL Open | C02 |
| May 2026 | Robert W Smith | 2,118 | Trusts Open 2026 | A Grade | C10 |
| Jan 2026 | Zachary Yu | 2,081 | Bob Wade 2026 | Middle Game Challengers | E10 |
| Apr 2023 | Leonard J McLaren | 2,061 | Auckland ANZAC Open | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 130th ch-NZL Open A | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,957 |
| 132nd ch-NZL Open | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,128 |
| Bob Wade Memorial Challengers 1 | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,052 |
| 132nd ch-NZL Rapid | 2025 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,207 |
| Bob Wade 2026 | Middle Game Challengers | 2026 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,234 |
| Oceania Age Groups 2026 | Open | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,177 |
| ch-Eastern Asia U10 | 2021 | 9 | 7 | 1,481 |
| ch-North Island | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,835 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daqi Mao's chess games?
157 games by Daqi Mao, from May 2019 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 Daqi Mao has played.
What does Daqi Mao play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Daqi Mao opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daqi Mao answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...e6 (32% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games).
What openings does Daqi Mao play as White?
As White, Daqi Mao's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (13 games, 69.2% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daqi Mao play as Black?
As Black, Daqi Mao most often plays: French Defense (12 games, 58.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Daqi Mao's FIDE rating?
Daqi Mao is currently rated 2,277 in classical chess, 2,178 in rapid and 2,049 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,292 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Daqi Mao played?
Our database contains 157 games by Daqi Mao, covering May 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 90 wins, 34 draws, 33 losses (57.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daqi Mao?
157 games by Daqi Mao 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.