Prepare against Michael Deng
United States · World #53,675 classical · FIDE ID 30975298
Our database contains 32 games by Michael Deng, covering May 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael Deng's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael 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 | 1,879 | 1,929 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,778 | 1,808 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 18.8% |
| As White | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 18 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 11.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Deng's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Deng's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Deng usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Deng usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Deng usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Michael Deng's chess games
All 32 games by Michael Deng in the Chess.ceo database (May 2022 - 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: 6 wins, 10 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B74 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Sukhiashvili,Alexander | 2,105 | World Youth Open U16 2026 | B33 |
| Jun 2026 | Dilena,Giuseppe | 2,010 | World Youth Open U16 2026 | B92 |
| May 2026 | Bates,Evan | 1,937 | Cherry Blossom Classic | C45 |
| Oct 2024 | Robert J Fischer | 1,812 | 3rd Skyline Open | C45 |
| Oct 2024 | Elvin Baim | 1,705 | 3rd Skyline Open | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Open U16 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,960 |
| Cherry Blossom Classic | 2026 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,724 |
| 3rd Skyline Open | 2024 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,949 |
| Dulles Skyline Open B | 2022 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,431 |
| 3rd President's Day Open | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,877 |
| 124th US Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,526 |
Interactive opening tree from all 32 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Deng's chess games?
32 games by Michael Deng, from May 2022 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 Michael Deng has played.
What does Michael Deng play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Michael Deng opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Deng answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Michael Deng play as White?
As White, Michael Deng's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Deng play as Black?
As Black, Michael Deng most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Michael Deng's FIDE rating?
Michael Deng is currently rated 1,879 in classical chess and 1,778 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,929 (May 2026).
How many games has Michael Deng played?
Our database contains 32 games by Michael Deng, covering May 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 10 draws, 16 losses (18.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Deng?
32 games by Michael 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.