Prepare against Songliang Cai
China · World #13,923 classical · FIDE ID 8612706
When preparing against Songliang Cai, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 47 games by Songliang Cai, covering Aug 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Songliang Cai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Songliang 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 | 2,118 | 2,145 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 14 | 18 | 15 | 29.8% |
| As White | 25 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 4 | 11 | 7 | 18.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Songliang Cai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Songliang Cai's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 80.0% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 20.0% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Cai usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Cai usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Cai usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Cai usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Cai usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 80.0% | 31.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Songliang Cai's chess games
All 47 games by Songliang Cai in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - Sep 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: 14 wins, 18 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | Changren Dai | 2,529 | China zt 3.5 | B08 |
| Jul 2018 | Yuxiang Fang | 2,500 | chT2-CHN | B15 |
| Dec 2023 | Yuanhe Zhao | 2,462 | Hong Kong Open | E90 |
| Aug 2024 | Haochen Jiang | 2,344 | 4th Binhai Cup A | B31 |
| Aug 2024 | Sakshi Chitlange | 2,270 | 4th Binhai Cup A | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Binhai Cup A | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,282 |
| Hong Kong Open 2024 | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,040 |
| Hong Kong Open | 2023 | 8 | 6 | 2,205 |
| China zt 3.5 | 2023 | 8 | 2 | 2,014 |
| chT-CHN Div-B | 2024 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,070 |
| TCh-CHN League B 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 2,231 |
| chT2-CHN | 2018 | 2 | 1 | 2,599 |
| CHN Team | 2015 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,769 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Songliang Cai's chess games?
47 games by Songliang Cai, from Aug 2015 to Sep 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 Songliang Cai has played.
What does Songliang Cai play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Songliang Cai opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Songliang Cai answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Songliang Cai play as White?
As White, Songliang Cai's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Songliang Cai play as Black?
As Black, Songliang Cai most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Songliang Cai's FIDE rating?
Songliang Cai is currently rated 2,118 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,145 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Songliang Cai played?
Our database contains 47 games by Songliang Cai, covering Aug 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 18 draws, 15 losses (29.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Songliang Cai?
47 games by Songliang 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.