Prepare against Henry Deng
FM · United States · World #4,192 classical · FIDE ID 30965454
When preparing against Henry Deng, expect 1.e4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzovich-Larsen attack as White, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 1,646 games by Henry Deng, covering Nov 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Henry Deng's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Henry Deng 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 | 2,298 | 2,338 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,287 | 2,308 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,282 | 2,336 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,646 | 754 | 241 | 651 | 45.8% |
| As White | 822 | 384 | 129 | 309 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 824 | 370 | 112 | 342 | 44.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Henry Deng's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Henry Deng's side.
First moves as White (822 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 451 | 54.9% | 51.4% |
| Nf3 | 350 | 42.6% | 59.4% |
| b3 | 19 | 2.3% | 39.5% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 51.4% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Deng usually continues Nc3 (52.6% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Deng usually continues Nf3 (47.6% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Deng usually continues d4 (48.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 43% of White games, 59.4% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Deng usually continues b3 (58.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Deng usually continues b3 (60.7% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Deng usually continues b3 (67.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (407 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 334 | 82.1% | 51.8% |
| e5 | 28 | 6.9% | 23.2% |
| b6 | 20 | 4.9% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 16 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 1.2% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (247 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 123 | 49.8% | 54.5% |
| d5 | 116 | 47.0% | 48.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Henry Deng's chess games
All 1,646 games by Henry Deng in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 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: 754 wins, 241 draws, 651 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 222 | 119/21/82 | 53.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 188 | 83/34/71 | 44.1% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 98 | 55/9/34 | 56.1% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 62 | 20/20/22 | 32.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 50 | 20/8/22 | 40.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 29 | 12/5/12 | 41.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 27 | 14/3/10 | 51.9% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 18 | 4/5/9 | 22.2% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 131 | 57/22/52 | 43.5% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 120 | 61/18/41 | 50.8% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 77 | 31/17/29 | 40.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 58 | 29/7/22 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 35 | 16/5/14 | 45.7% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 35 | 16/3/16 | 45.7% |
| D02 | London System | 30 | 10/4/16 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 30 | 12/0/18 | 40.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 28 | 12/3/13 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 28 | 7/8/13 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Nihal Sarin | 2,669 | Titled Tue Early | D45 |
| Jul 2025 | Aryan Tari | 2,636 | Titled Tue Late | B13 |
| May 2026 | Haik M. Martirosyan | 2,636 | 3rd 3-0 Thu 21st May 2026 | A45 |
| Jul 2026 | Dmitrij Kollars | 2,634 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 | B40 |
| Jul 2023 | Vasif Durarbayli | 2,631 | Titled Tue Late | B45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 919 | 507.5 | 2,314 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 130 | 65.5 | 2,234 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 22 | 12 | 2,402 |
| ch-CAN U08 | 2017 | 14 | 2 | 454 |
| PNWCC Opening Bl 1.b3 | 2020 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,089 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,149 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,356 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,281 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Henry Deng's chess games?
1,646 games by Henry Deng, from Nov 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 Henry Deng has played.
What does Henry Deng play on the first move as White?
Across 822 games with White in our database, Henry Deng opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.Nf3 (43% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Henry Deng answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...b6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Henry Deng play as White?
As White, Henry Deng's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (222 games, 53.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (188 games, 44.1% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (98 games, 56.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 822 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Henry Deng play as Black?
As Black, Henry Deng most often plays: Sicilian (131 games, 43.5% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (120 games, 50.8% win rate); Slav Defense (77 games, 40.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 824 games.
What is Henry Deng's FIDE rating?
Henry Deng is currently rated 2,298 in classical chess, 2,287 in rapid and 2,282 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,338 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Henry Deng played?
Our database contains 1,646 games by Henry Deng, covering Nov 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 754 wins, 241 draws, 651 losses (45.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Henry Deng?
1,646 games by Henry Deng 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.