Prepare against Andrew Hong
GM · United States · World #153 classical · FIDE ID 2099438
When preparing against Andrew Hong, expect 1.e4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (34% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Italian Game as White, 28.6% over 21 games.
Our database contains 1,615 games by Andrew Hong, covering May 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Andrew Hong's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrew Hong 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 | 2,598 | 2,604 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,563 | 2,563 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,537 | 2,537 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,615 | 873 | 314 | 428 | 54.1% |
| As White | 805 | 466 | 157 | 182 | 57.9% |
| As Black | 810 | 407 | 157 | 246 | 50.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrew Hong's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrew Hong's side.
First moves as White (805 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 416 | 51.7% | 60.8% |
| d4 | 312 | 38.8% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 36 | 4.5% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 34 | 4.2% | 67.6% |
| b3 | 4 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| h4 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 60.8% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Hong usually continues Nf3 (55.1% score)
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Hong usually continues Nf3 (65.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Hong usually continues d4 (48.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Hong usually continues Nc3 (72.5% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Hong usually continues Nc3 (80.4% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Hong usually continues e4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (371 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 125 | 33.7% | 56.0% |
| e5 | 113 | 30.5% | 45.6% |
| Nc6 | 65 | 17.5% | 71.5% |
| c6 | 32 | 8.6% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 13 | 3.5% | 65.4% |
| e6 | 12 | 3.2% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (274 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 158 | 57.7% | 60.8% |
| d5 | 70 | 25.5% | 48.6% |
| d6 | 38 | 13.9% | 72.4% |
| g6 | 4 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Andrew Hong's chess games
All 1,615 games by Andrew Hong in the Chess.ceo database (May 2014 - 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: 873 wins, 314 draws, 428 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 188 | 131/20/37 | 69.7% |
| B69 | Sicilian | 49 | 31/7/11 | 63.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 36 | 13/15/8 | 36.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 36 | 17/9/10 | 47.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 29 | 14/7/8 | 48.3% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 29 | 10/10/9 | 34.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 26 | 9/5/12 | 34.6% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 21 | 6/5/10 | 28.6% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 20 | 15/2/3 | 75.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 18 | 11/4/3 | 61.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 50 | 23/15/12 | 46.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 47 | 32/8/7 | 68.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 43 | 16/10/17 | 37.2% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 36 | 22/5/9 | 61.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 34 | 21/4/9 | 61.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 30 | 14/9/7 | 46.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 29 | 16/3/10 | 55.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 27 | 21/1/5 | 77.8% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 23 | 10/7/6 | 43.5% |
| D02 | London System | 21 | 13/5/3 | 61.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,832 | Titled Tue Early | D00 |
| Feb 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,803 | Titled Tue Late | D00 |
| Apr 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,789 | Titled Tue Late | B06 |
| Jun 2026 | Anish Giri | 2,764 | FIDE World Rapid Team | A28 |
| Jan 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,760 | Titled Tue Late | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 600 | 441 | 2,618 |
| ch-USA U20 | 2024 | 36 | 20 | 2,516 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 33 | 23.5 | 2,579 |
| PRO League Stage | 2019 | 33 | 16.5 | 2,356 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2026 | 33 | 19.5 | 2,592 |
| Junior Speed Qual 2 | 2022 | 32 | 19 | 2,477 |
| Junior Speed Qual | 2022 | 29 | 14 | 2,599 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 21 | 9.5 | 2,504 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Awonder Liang (36 games) · Brandon Jacobson (22 games) · Praveen Balakrishnan (14 games) · Tanitoluwa Adewumi (13 games) · Alexey Sarana (12 games) · Hans Moke Niemann (10 games) · Christopher Woojin Yoo (10 games) · Dmitry Andreikin (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrew Hong's chess games?
1,615 games by Andrew Hong, from May 2014 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 Andrew Hong has played.
What does Andrew Hong play on the first move as White?
Across 805 games with White in our database, Andrew Hong opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrew Hong answers 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...Nc6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games).
What openings does Andrew Hong play as White?
As White, Andrew Hong's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (188 games, 69.7% win rate); Sicilian (49 games, 63.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (36 games, 36.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 805 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrew Hong play as Black?
As Black, Andrew Hong most often plays: Catalan (50 games, 46.0% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (47 games, 68.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (43 games, 37.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 810 games.
What is Andrew Hong's FIDE rating?
Andrew Hong is currently rated 2,598 in classical chess, 2,563 in rapid and 2,537 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,604 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Andrew Hong played?
Our database contains 1,615 games by Andrew Hong, covering May 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 873 wins, 314 draws, 428 losses (54.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrew Hong?
1,615 games by Andrew Hong 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.