Prepare against Austin Tang
United States · World #16,727 classical · FIDE ID 30964580
Our database contains 209 games by Austin Tang, covering Jul 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Austin Tang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Austin 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 | 2,088 | 2,088 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,936 | 1,936 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 209 | 83 | 28 | 98 | 39.7% |
| As White | 98 | 38 | 16 | 44 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 111 | 45 | 12 | 54 | 40.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Austin Tang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Austin Tang's side.
First moves as White (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 72 | 73.5% | 45.1% |
| d4 | 25 | 25.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 45.1% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Tang usually continues Nf3 (51.5% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Tang usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Tang usually continues d4 (18.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Tang usually continues Bg5 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Tang usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Tang usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 47 | 95.9% | 55.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.1% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 94.7% | 36.1% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Austin Tang's chess games
All 209 games by Austin Tang in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2019 - 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: 83 wins, 28 draws, 98 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 29 | 12/5/12 | 41.4% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Szymon Gumularz | 2,604 | Titled Tue Late | A48 |
| Dec 2025 | Andrew Tang | 2,548 | Titled Tue | E32 |
| Jun 2025 | Robert Hungaski | 2,477 | Titled Tue Late | C05 |
| Jun 2025 | Peter T Roberson | 2,433 | Titled Tue Late | A40 |
| Aug 2025 | Anna Shukhman | 2,420 | Titled Tue Late | B72 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 174 | 81.5 | 2,213 |
| PNWCC Thanksgiving Open | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,842 |
| PNWCC Super G60 Jan Gp2 | 2021 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,867 |
| PNWCC Super G60 Apr Gp2 | 2021 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,874 |
| Seattle Seafair Open | 2020 | 4 | 3 | 2,302 |
| ch-North American U20 | 2023 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,041 |
| PNWCC PDT Section 2 | 2021 | 3 | 1 | 1,698 |
| National Open 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,317 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Austin Tang's chess games?
209 games by Austin Tang, from Jul 2019 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 Austin Tang has played.
What does Austin Tang play on the first move as White?
Across 98 games with White in our database, Austin Tang opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Austin Tang answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Austin Tang play as White?
As White, Austin Tang's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 98 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Austin Tang play as Black?
As Black, Austin Tang most often plays: Sicilian (29 games, 41.4% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 111 games.
What is Austin Tang's FIDE rating?
Austin Tang is currently rated 2,088 in classical chess and 1,936 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,088 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Austin Tang played?
Our database contains 209 games by Austin Tang, covering Jul 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 28 draws, 98 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Austin Tang?
209 games by Austin 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.