Prepare against Andrew Tang
GM · United States · World #302 classical · FIDE ID 2059630
When preparing against Andrew Tang, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Closed as Black, 30.9% over 68 games.
Our database contains 3,448 games by Andrew Tang, covering Jul 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Andrew Tang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrew Tang 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 | 2,551 | 2,551 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,446 | 2,446 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,554 | 2,603 | Oct 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,448 | 1,951 | 394 | 1,103 | 56.6% |
| As White | 1,731 | 1,048 | 186 | 497 | 60.5% |
| As Black | 1,717 | 903 | 208 | 606 | 52.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrew Tang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrew Tang's side.
First moves as White (1,731 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 1,697 | 98.0% | 65.7% |
| Nh3 | 19 | 1.1% | 94.7% |
| a4 | 8 | 0.5% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 65.7% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Tang usually continues c4 (68.7% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Tang usually continues Bf4 (70.8% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Tang usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nh3 — 1% of White games, 94.7% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Tang usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (16% of these games) — Tang usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Tang usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (827 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 758 | 91.7% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 42 | 5.1% | 47.6% |
| b5 | 23 | 2.8% | 73.9% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (588 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 564 | 95.9% | 59.7% |
| e5 | 15 | 2.6% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 1.4% | 56.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Andrew Tang's chess games
All 3,448 games by Andrew Tang in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - 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: 1,951 wins, 394 draws, 1,103 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 528 | 318/68/142 | 60.2% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 296 | 184/31/81 | 62.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 275 | 155/27/93 | 56.4% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 150 | 108/13/29 | 72.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 90 | 62/3/25 | 68.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 77 | 38/8/31 | 49.4% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 42 | 27/4/11 | 64.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 42 | 23/4/15 | 54.8% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 41 | 23/6/12 | 56.1% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 28 | 20/1/7 | 71.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 206 | 125/20/61 | 60.7% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 186 | 102/24/60 | 54.8% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 170 | 87/23/60 | 51.2% |
| E04 | Catalan | 147 | 80/20/47 | 54.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 134 | 74/15/45 | 55.2% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 68 | 21/14/33 | 30.9% |
| D02 | London System | 55 | 27/6/22 | 49.1% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 52 | 32/4/16 | 61.5% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 50 | 22/6/22 | 44.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 42 | 20/6/16 | 47.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,863 | Katara Bullet Final | C60 |
| Nov 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,813 | Titled Tue | D02 |
| Jan 2023 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2,793 | Titled Tue Early | E32 |
| Jul 2026 | Caruana,F | 2,792 | Naroditsky Mem Blitz 2026 | E32 |
| Dec 2025 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,775 | Titled Tue | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,780 | 1,215 | 2,559 |
| PRO League Stage | 2020 | 109 | 60 | 2,552 |
| Carlsen-Tang Bullet | 2021 | 84 | 31 | 2,757 |
| Bullet Chess Winners | 2024 | 79 | 39.5 | 2,686 |
| Bullet Chess Losers | 2024 | 70 | 38 | 2,713 |
| Katara Bullet Final | 2021 | 64 | 43.5 | 2,829 |
| Wch Blitz | 2022 | 63 | 33.5 | 2,613 |
| Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup | 2020 | 45 | 27.5 | 2,724 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Magnus Carlsen (138 games) · Nihal Sarin (113 games) · Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara (43 games) · Dmitry Andreikin (33 games) · Alireza Firouzja (31 games) · Hikaru Nakamura (31 games) · Anish Giri (21 games) · Alexey Sarana (21 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrew Tang's chess games?
3,448 games by Andrew Tang, from Jul 2010 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 Andrew Tang has played.
What does Andrew Tang play on the first move as White?
Across 1,731 games with White in our database, Andrew Tang opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.Nh3 (1% of games), 1.a4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrew Tang answers 1...e5 (92% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games), 1...b5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (96% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games), 1...Nf6 (1% of games).
What openings does Andrew Tang play as White?
As White, Andrew Tang's most-played openings in our database are: London System (528 games, 60.2% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (296 games, 62.2% win rate); Indian Defense (275 games, 56.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,731 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrew Tang play as Black?
As Black, Andrew Tang most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto (206 games, 60.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (186 games, 54.8% win rate); Indian Defense (170 games, 51.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,717 games.
What is Andrew Tang's FIDE rating?
Andrew Tang is currently rated 2,551 in classical chess, 2,446 in rapid and 2,554 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,551 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Andrew Tang played?
Our database contains 3,448 games by Andrew Tang, covering Jul 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,951 wins, 394 draws, 1,103 losses (56.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrew Tang?
3,448 games by Andrew Tang 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.