Prepare against Wenzhi Dai
China · World #9,865 classical · FIDE ID 8608369
When preparing against Wenzhi Dai, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%).
Our database contains 123 games by Wenzhi Dai, covering Nov 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Wenzhi Dai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wenzhi Dai 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 | 2,172 | 2,172 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,000 | 2,113 | Apr 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,013 | 2,013 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 123 | 47 | 24 | 52 | 38.2% |
| As White | 61 | 27 | 12 | 22 | 44.3% |
| As Black | 62 | 20 | 12 | 30 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wenzhi Dai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wenzhi Dai's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 61 | 100.0% | 54.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.1% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Dai usually continues Nf3 (47.6% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Dai usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Dai usually continues d4 (61.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 19 | 63.3% | 57.9% |
| e6 | 11 | 36.7% | 40.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 94.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Wenzhi Dai's chess games
All 123 games by Wenzhi Dai in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 47 wins, 24 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Davor Rogic | 2,378 | 13th Split Open | C42 |
| Jul 2026 | Rohit,S | 2,372 | Granada Chess Open 2026 | C60 |
| Jul 2026 | Haimovich,T | 2,310 | 59th Biel MTO 2026 | C95 |
| Jul 2026 | Rappazzo,Johannes | 2,268 | 59th Biel MTO 2026 | B90 |
| Jul 2026 | Hakimifard,G | 2,254 | 59th Biel Blitz Open 2026 | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid-D | 2021 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,177 |
| 59th Biel Blitz Open 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,114 |
| 59th Biel MTO 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,290 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Blitz-B | 2021 | 10 | 6 | 1,658 |
| KCF University Cup | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,046 |
| Hong Kong Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,049 |
| 2026年全国国际象棋棋协大师赛 (深圳站) | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,928 |
| chT-Pan American Intercollegiate | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,115 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wenzhi Dai's chess games?
123 games by Wenzhi Dai, from Nov 2011 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 Wenzhi Dai has played.
What does Wenzhi Dai play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Wenzhi Dai opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wenzhi Dai answers 1...e5 (63% of games), 1...e6 (37% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Wenzhi Dai play as White?
As White, Wenzhi Dai's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 57.1% win rate); French: Classical Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wenzhi Dai play as Black?
As Black, Wenzhi Dai most often plays: Petrov's Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Wenzhi Dai's FIDE rating?
Wenzhi Dai is currently rated 2,172 in classical chess, 2,000 in rapid and 2,013 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,172 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Wenzhi Dai played?
Our database contains 123 games by Wenzhi Dai, covering Nov 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 24 draws, 52 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wenzhi Dai?
123 games by Wenzhi Dai 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.