Prepare against Lin Cai
China · World #24,059 classical · FIDE ID 8606196
Our database contains 80 games by Lin Cai, covering Aug 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lin Cai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lin Cai 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 | 2,025 | 2,111 | Jan 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,011 | 2,011 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 34 | 14 | 32 | 42.5% |
| As White | 40 | 19 | 6 | 15 | 47.5% |
| As Black | 40 | 15 | 8 | 17 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lin Cai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lin Cai's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 59.0% | 39.1% |
| d4 | 15 | 38.5% | 83.3% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 39.1% score
- …c5 (61% of these games) — Cai usually continues Nf3 (27.8% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Cai usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Cai usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 83.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Cai usually continues Bf4 (71.4% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Cai usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 50.0% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 6 | 42.9% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 35.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 29.4% | 60.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 23.5% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Lin Cai's chess games
All 80 games by Lin Cai in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2017 - 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: 34 wins, 14 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 14 | 11/1/2 | 78.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C62 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Hongchi Peng | 2,324 | 1st Longtou Cup | C09 |
| Jul 2019 | Balgan Bayarmandakh | 2,219 | Belt and Road Hunan Open B | A90 |
| Jul 2019 | Xibin Wu | 2,189 | ch-CHN B | B13 |
| Jul 2019 | Xin Hao Looi | 2,147 | Belt and Road Hunan Open B | A80 |
| Jul 2026 | Wei Xu | 2,014 | 2026年全国国际象棋棋协大师赛 (杭州站) | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CHN B | 2023 | 20 | 8.5 | 2,029 |
| 2026年全国国际象棋棋协大师赛 (杭州站) | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,117 |
| Belt and Road Hunan Open B | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,097 |
| National Open Shenzhen | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,109 |
| 1st Longtou Cup | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,112 |
| China zt 3.5 | 2021 | 9 | 3 | 1,728 |
| 2026 Belt and Road International Chess Open (Kuqa, Xinjiang) | Group B | 2026 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,148 |
| chT-CHN | 2018 | 4 | 0 | 2,021 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lin Cai's chess games?
80 games by Lin Cai, from Aug 2017 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 Lin Cai has played.
What does Lin Cai play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Lin Cai opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.f4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lin Cai answers 1...c6 (50% of games), 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...d6 (29% of games), 1...f5 (24% of games).
What openings does Lin Cai play as White?
As White, Lin Cai's most-played openings in our database are: London System (14 games, 78.6% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lin Cai play as Black?
As Black, Lin Cai most often plays: Petrov's Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Lin Cai's FIDE rating?
Lin Cai is currently rated 2,025 in classical chess, 2,011 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,111 (Jan 2018).
How many games has Lin Cai played?
Our database contains 80 games by Lin Cai, covering Aug 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 14 draws, 32 losses (42.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lin Cai?
80 games by Lin Cai 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.