Prepare against Alphaeus Wei Ern Ang
FM · New Zealand · World #2,441 classical · FIDE ID 4303636
When preparing against Alphaeus Wei Ern Ang, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nc6 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System as White, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 640 games by Alphaeus Wei Ern Ang, covering Aug 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Alphaeus Wei Ern Ang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alphaeus Wei Ern Ang 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 | 2,362 | 2,408 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,301 | 2,311 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,234 | 2,234 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 640 | 391 | 109 | 140 | 61.1% |
| As White | 330 | 203 | 52 | 75 | 61.5% |
| As Black | 310 | 188 | 57 | 65 | 60.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alphaeus Wei Ern Ang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alphaeus Wei Ern Ang's side.
First moves as White (330 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 330 | 100.0% | 69.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 69.4% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Ang usually continues c4 (64.4% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Ang usually continues c4 (81.5% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Ang usually continues Nf3 (95.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (161 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 66 | 41.0% | 59.8% |
| g6 | 37 | 23.0% | 67.6% |
| d5 | 26 | 16.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 23 | 14.3% | 89.1% |
| c6 | 6 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 100 | 93.5% | 76.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.8% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.8% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Alphaeus Wei Ern Ang's chess games
All 640 games by Alphaeus Wei Ern Ang in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2012 - 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: 391 wins, 109 draws, 140 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 38 | 20/10/8 | 52.6% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 32 | 23/5/4 | 71.9% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 32 | 24/4/4 | 75.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 25 | 17/2/6 | 68.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 18 | 10/4/4 | 55.6% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 18 | 4/6/8 | 22.2% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 15 | 10/0/5 | 66.7% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 15 | 12/0/3 | 80.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 13 | 11/1/1 | 84.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 48 | 21/8/19 | 43.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 39 | 23/8/8 | 59.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 26 | 15/4/7 | 57.7% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 25 | 14/8/3 | 56.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 23 | 20/1/2 | 87.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 21 | 14/3/4 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 21 | 5/8/8 | 23.8% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 19 | 13/3/3 | 68.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 13 | 11/2/0 | 84.6% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 11 | 10/0/1 | 90.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | Benjamin Arvola Notkevich | 2,496 | Adelaide Lidums IM | A80 |
| Dec 2015 | Richard S. Jones | 2,403 | Australian Masters IM | D17 |
| Oct 2017 | Ben Hague | 2,365 | George Trundle Masters | B09 |
| Dec 2024 | Alexej Khamatgaleev | 2,349 | Australasian Masters IM | E94 |
| Jul 2015 | Ari Dale | 2,344 | Oceania zt | E92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-North Island | 2022 | 41 | 26.5 | 1,998 |
| George Trundle Qualifiers | 2020 | 35 | 21 | 2,083 |
| Auckland Morrison Memorial | 2022 | 30 | 25 | 2,135 |
| Melbourne Australasian IM | 2019 | 26 | 12.5 | 2,248 |
| George Trundle Masters | 2023 | 26 | 13 | 2,075 |
| ch-NZL Major Open | 2014 | 20 | 12.5 | 1,819 |
| Australian Masters IM | 2016 | 18 | 8 | 2,216 |
| Hamilton Waikato Open | 2017 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,066 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Daniel Hanwen Gong (15 games) · Leonard J McLaren (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alphaeus Wei Ern Ang's chess games?
640 games by Alphaeus Wei Ern Ang, from Aug 2012 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 Alphaeus Wei Ern Ang has played.
What does Alphaeus Wei Ern Ang play on the first move as White?
Across 330 games with White in our database, Alphaeus Wei Ern Ang opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alphaeus Wei Ern Ang answers 1...Nc6 (41% of games), 1...g6 (23% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Alphaeus Wei Ern Ang play as White?
As White, Alphaeus Wei Ern Ang's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (38 games, 52.6% win rate); Slav Defense (32 games, 71.9% win rate); Indian Defense (32 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 330 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alphaeus Wei Ern Ang play as Black?
As Black, Alphaeus Wei Ern Ang most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense (48 games, 43.8% win rate); Modern Defense (39 games, 59.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (26 games, 57.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 310 games.
What is Alphaeus Wei Ern Ang's FIDE rating?
Alphaeus Wei Ern Ang is currently rated 2,362 in classical chess, 2,301 in rapid and 2,234 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,408 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Alphaeus Wei Ern Ang played?
Our database contains 640 games by Alphaeus Wei Ern Ang, covering Aug 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 391 wins, 109 draws, 140 losses (61.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alphaeus Wei Ern Ang?
640 games by Alphaeus Wei Ern Ang 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.