Prepare against Hong Jun Lai
CM · MYS · World #19,579 classical · FIDE ID 5729165
Our database contains 130 games by Hong Jun Lai, covering Oct 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hong Jun Lai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hong Jun Lai 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 | 2,061 | 2,061 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,000 | 2,076 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,101 | 2,107 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 130 | 56 | 7 | 67 | 43.1% |
| As White | 69 | 24 | 5 | 40 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 61 | 32 | 2 | 27 | 52.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hong Jun Lai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hong Jun Lai's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 49 | 71.0% | 40.8% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 21.7% | 36.7% |
| c4 | 5 | 7.2% | 20.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 40.8% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Lai usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Lai usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Lai usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 36.7% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Lai usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Lai usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Lai usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 25 | 83.3% | 42.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 16.7% | 80.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 24 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
Hong Jun Lai's chess games
All 130 games by Hong Jun Lai in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2016 - Jul 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: 56 wins, 7 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 16 | 9/0/7 | 56.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Matthias Dann | 2,477 | Titled Tue Early | D12 |
| Jan 2024 | Mai Narva | 2,400 | Titled Tue Early | A42 |
| Sep 2023 | Jeammarco Giuseppe Leiva Rodriguez | 2,393 | Titled Tue Early | A41 |
| Apr 2024 | Akshay Borgaonkar | 2,372 | Titled Tue Early | E92 |
| Jan 2024 | Shubh Jayesh Laddha | 2,324 | Titled Tue Early | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 95 | 41 | 2,153 |
| World Cup U12 Prel | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,564 |
| ch-Eastern Asia U10 4th | 2019 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,526 |
| Ceske Budejovice Open A | 2023 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,072 |
| 11th Penang Open B | 2019 | 5 | 3 | 1,833 |
| 9th Penang Open B | 2017 | 4 | 1 | 1,547 |
| 3rd Phuket Blue Chevaliers Open | 2024 | 3 | 0 | 1,954 |
| Kuala Lumpur Merdeka Rapid Open | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,369 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hong Jun Lai's chess games?
130 games by Hong Jun Lai, from Oct 2016 to Jul 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 Hong Jun Lai has played.
What does Hong Jun Lai play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Hong Jun Lai opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hong Jun Lai answers 1...c6 (83% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Hong Jun Lai play as White?
As White, Hong Jun Lai's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hong Jun Lai play as Black?
As Black, Hong Jun Lai most often plays: Slav Defense (16 games, 56.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Hong Jun Lai's FIDE rating?
Hong Jun Lai is currently rated 2,061 in classical chess, 2,000 in rapid and 2,101 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,061 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Hong Jun Lai played?
Our database contains 130 games by Hong Jun Lai, covering Oct 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 7 draws, 67 losses (43.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hong Jun Lai?
130 games by Hong Jun Lai 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.