Prepare against Dingzhou Cong
FM · China · World #10,901 classical · FIDE ID 8633444
Our database contains 167 games by Dingzhou Cong, covering Mar 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dingzhou Cong's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dingzhou Cong 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 | 2,156 | 2,323 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,893 | 1,893 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,899 | 1,907 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 167 | 64 | 45 | 58 | 38.3% |
| As White | 82 | 41 | 24 | 17 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 85 | 23 | 21 | 41 | 27.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dingzhou Cong's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dingzhou Cong's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 82 | 100.0% | 64.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 64.6% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Cong usually continues Nf3 (67.9% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Cong usually continues d4 (65.4% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Cong usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 93.5% | 37.9% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 29 | 93.5% | 44.8% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 6.5% | 0.0% |
Dingzhou Cong's chess games
All 167 games by Dingzhou Cong in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2023 - 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: 64 wins, 45 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 22 | 8/6/8 | 36.4% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Agoston Juhasz | 2,425 | Budapest 1 Week Aug GM | B42 |
| Aug 2025 | Peter Balint | 2,415 | Budapest 1 Week Aug GM | D78 |
| Nov 2024 | Zilong Yang | 2,314 | 4th Chinese new vigorous | B33 |
| Aug 2024 | Luca Ballotti | 2,261 | Budapest One Week IM-B 08 | B31 |
| Aug 2024 | Attila Jakab | 2,252 | Budapest Vezerkepzo IM 08 | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CHN | 2024 | 13 | 4.5 | 1,892 |
| ch-CHN U12 | 2023 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,660 |
| ch-CHN 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,001 |
| ch-CHN U14 | 2024 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,330 |
| 2026全国国际象棋棋协大师赛 (绍兴站) | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,817 |
| Budapest 1 Week Aug GM | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 2,262 |
| 4th Chinese new vigorous | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,153 |
| Budapest FS08 Open | 2024 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,190 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dingzhou Cong's chess games?
167 games by Dingzhou Cong, from Mar 2023 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 Dingzhou Cong has played.
What does Dingzhou Cong play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Dingzhou Cong opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dingzhou Cong answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (94% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Dingzhou Cong play as White?
As White, Dingzhou Cong's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 53.8% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dingzhou Cong play as Black?
As Black, Dingzhou Cong most often plays: Slav Defense (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Dingzhou Cong's FIDE rating?
Dingzhou Cong is currently rated 2,156 in classical chess, 1,893 in rapid and 1,899 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,323 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Dingzhou Cong played?
Our database contains 167 games by Dingzhou Cong, covering Mar 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 45 draws, 58 losses (38.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dingzhou Cong?
167 games by Dingzhou Cong 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.