Prepare against Ruichen Cai
China · World #55,764 classical · FIDE ID 8629218
Our database contains 39 games by Ruichen Cai, covering Mar 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ruichen Cai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ruichen 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 | 1,871 | 1,872 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 9 | 10 | 20 | 23.1% |
| As White | 19 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 26.3% |
| As Black | 20 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ruichen Cai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ruichen Cai's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 94.7% | 41.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Cai usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Cai usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …c6 (6% of these games) — Cai usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Cai usually continues Bc4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 58.3% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 4 | 33.3% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Ruichen Cai's chess games
All 39 games by Ruichen Cai in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2023 - 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: 9 wins, 10 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Matthias Bureik | 2,131 | 3rd Tianjin Binhai Cup A | A62 |
| Aug 2023 | Lei Yu | 2,119 | 3rd Tianjin Binhai Cup A | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CHN U14 | 2024 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,141 |
| 3rd Tianjin Binhai Cup A | 2023 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,919 |
| Belt and Road Hunan Open C | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,897 |
| ch-CHN B | 2023 | 5 | 1 | 1,792 |
| chT-CHN Div-B | 2024 | 3 | 0 | 1,556 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ruichen Cai's chess games?
39 games by Ruichen Cai, from Mar 2023 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 Ruichen Cai has played.
What does Ruichen Cai play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Ruichen Cai opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ruichen Cai answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...c6 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Ruichen Cai play as White?
As White, Ruichen Cai's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ruichen Cai play as Black?
As Black, Ruichen Cai most often plays: London System (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Ruichen Cai's FIDE rating?
Ruichen Cai is currently rated 1,871 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,872 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Ruichen Cai played?
Our database contains 39 games by Ruichen Cai, covering Mar 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 10 draws, 20 losses (23.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ruichen Cai?
39 games by Ruichen 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.