Prepare against Michael Deng
United States · World #51,237 classical · FIDE ID 30975298
When preparing against Michael Deng, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 34 games by Michael Deng, covering May 2022 to Oct 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 | 1,889 | 1,929 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,778 | 1,808 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 7 | 10 | 17 | 20.6% |
| As White | 15 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 19 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 10.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2021-2026): 352 rated games against 266 different opponents, across 64 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 308 | 80 | 85 | 143 | 26.0% | 1,815 | 1,719 | 7 |
| Blitz | 33 | 14 | 4 | 15 | 42.4% | 1,812 | 1,797 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 226 | 43 | 61 | 122 | 19.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 83 | 37 | 22 | 24 | 44.6% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 1 vs FM · 5 vs CM · 1 vs WIM · 3 vs WFM · 2 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 64 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 47 | 13 | 10 | 24 | 1,997 | 1,903 |
| 2025 | 92 | 23 | 35 | 34 | 1,891 | 1,843 |
| 2024 | 76 | 27 | 15 | 34 | 1,822 | 1,782 |
| 2023 | 81 | 21 | 20 | 40 | 1,676 | 1,520 |
| 2022 | 51 | 11 | 11 | 29 | 1,681 | 1,543 |
| 2021 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1,890 | 1,623 |
Where Michael Deng has played
United States (63) · Italy (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 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 53.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.3% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Deng usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Deng usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (13% 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 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
Michael Deng's chess games
All 34 games by Michael Deng in the Chess.ceo database (May 2022 - Oct 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: 7 wins, 10 draws, 17 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% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 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% |
| B07 | Philidor | 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% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 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% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Alexander Sukhiashvili | 2,105 | World Youth Open U16 2026 | B33 |
| Jun 2026 | Giuseppe Dilena | 2,010 | World Youth Open U16 2026 | B92 |
| May 2026 | Evan Bates | 1,937 | Cherry Blossom Classic | C45 |
| Oct 2024 | Robert J Fischer | 1,812 | 3rd Skyline Open | C45 |
| Apr 2026 | Caroline Q Jiang | 1,721 | 7th Colonial Open | B41 |
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 |
| 3rd Annual Blue Ridge Open | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,845 |
| 7th Colonial Open | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,121 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Deng's chess games?
34 games by Michael Deng, from May 2022 to Oct 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 15 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 15 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 19 games.
What is Michael Deng's FIDE rating?
Michael Deng is currently rated 1,889 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 34 games by Michael Deng, covering May 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 10 draws, 17 losses (20.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Deng?
34 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.