Prepare against Yulun Cai
China · World #75,266 classical · FIDE ID 8618364
When preparing against Yulun Cai, expect 1.d4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (63%).
Our database contains 32 games by Yulun Cai, covering Sep 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Yulun Cai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yulun 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 | 1,804 | 1,837 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,784 | 1,784 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,737 | 1,737 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 13 | 13 | 5 | 40.6% |
| As White | 15 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 17 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yulun Cai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yulun Cai's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 9 | 60.0% | 77.8% |
| e4 | 6 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 77.8% score
- …Nf6 (78% of these games) — Cai usually continues Bf4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Cai usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Cai usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Cai usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Cai usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 62.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 37.5% | 66.7% |
Yulun Cai's chess games
All 32 games by Yulun Cai in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2023 - 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: 13 wins, 13 draws, 5 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E02 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Yihan Zhao | 1,828 | ch-CHN U20 | C01 |
| Jul 2026 | Yiyi Tong | 1,766 | 2026年全国国际象棋棋协大师赛 (蚌埠站) | A45 |
| Aug 2026 | Yumo Zhu | 1,740 | 2026年全国国际象棋棋协大师赛 (上海站) | B84 |
| Aug 2024 | Liwei Yang | 1,701 | 4th Binhai Cup B | D35 |
| Aug 2024 | Xiyao Cao | 1,667 | 4th Binhai Cup B | E91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CHN U20 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 1,928 |
| 2026年全国国际象棋棋协大师赛 (上海站) | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,861 |
| 4th Binhai Cup B | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,761 |
| 2026年全国国际象棋棋协大师赛 (蚌埠站) | 2026 | 3 | 2 | 1,964 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yulun Cai's chess games?
32 games by Yulun Cai, from Sep 2023 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 Yulun Cai has played.
What does Yulun Cai play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Yulun Cai opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.e4 (40% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yulun Cai answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games).
What openings does Yulun Cai play as White?
As White, Yulun Cai's most-played openings in our database are: London System (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yulun Cai play as Black?
As Black, Yulun Cai most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Yulun Cai's FIDE rating?
Yulun Cai is currently rated 1,804 in classical chess, 1,784 in rapid and 1,737 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,837 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Yulun Cai played?
Our database contains 32 games by Yulun Cai, covering Sep 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 13 draws, 5 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yulun Cai?
32 games by Yulun 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.