Prepare against Jiahui Cao
China · World #142,548 classical · FIDE ID 8643539
When preparing against Jiahui Cao, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 43 games by Jiahui Cao, covering Mar 2024 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jiahui Cao's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jiahui Cao 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 | 1,613 | 1,685 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,636 | 1,645 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,622 | 1,645 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 12 | 11 | 20 | 27.9% |
| As White | 24 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 29.2% |
| As Black | 19 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jiahui Cao's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jiahui Cao's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 83.3% | 47.5% |
| d4 | 4 | 16.7% | 12.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 47.5% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Cao usually continues Nf3 (29.2% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Cao usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Cao usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 12.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Cao usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Cao usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 50.0% | 87.5% |
| b6 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 22.2% |
Jiahui Cao's chess games
All 43 games by Jiahui Cao in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2024 - 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: 12 wins, 11 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D72 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Wei,Heyao | 1,607 | TCh-CHN League B 2026 | B22 |
| Apr 2024 | Hanyu(BJ) Li | 1,553 | ch-CHN Personal GpB w | B10 |
| Apr 2024 | Zhiyun Li | 1,546 | ch-CHN Gp-B w | B10 |
| Aug 2023 | Xingyi Ding | 1,203 | ch-CHN U14 Girls | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CHN U14 Girls | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,496 |
| TCh-CHN League B 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 2 | 1,613 |
| ch-CHN Gp-B w | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,563 |
| Daqing Boyi Cup-B | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 1,815 |
| TCh-CHN League B 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,764 |
| ch-CHN sf w | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,622 |
| ch-CHN Personal GpB w | 2024 | 1 | 1 | 1,953 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jiahui Cao's chess games?
43 games by Jiahui Cao, from Mar 2024 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 Jiahui Cao has played.
What does Jiahui Cao play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Jiahui Cao opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jiahui Cao answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...b6 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jiahui Cao play as White?
As White, Jiahui Cao's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jiahui Cao play as Black?
As Black, Jiahui Cao most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Owen Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Mikenas Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Jiahui Cao's FIDE rating?
Jiahui Cao is currently rated 1,613 in classical chess, 1,636 in rapid and 1,622 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,685 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Jiahui Cao played?
Our database contains 43 games by Jiahui Cao, covering Mar 2024 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 11 draws, 20 losses (27.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jiahui Cao?
43 games by Jiahui Cao 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.