Prepare against Benjamin Tang
FM · United States · World #12,521 classical · FIDE ID 30964342
Our database contains 245 games by Benjamin Tang, covering Sep 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Benjamin Tang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benjamin 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 | 2,135 | 2,346 | Feb 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,797 | 1,847 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 245 | 91 | 37 | 117 | 37.1% |
| As White | 125 | 48 | 15 | 62 | 38.4% |
| As Black | 120 | 43 | 22 | 55 | 35.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Benjamin Tang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Benjamin Tang's side.
First moves as White (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 120 | 96.0% | 44.6% |
| a3 | 5 | 4.0% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 44.6% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Tang usually continues Nf3 (46.9% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Tang usually continues Nf3 (57.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Tang usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.a3 — 4% of White games, 40.0% score
- …g6 (40% of these games) — Tang usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Tang usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Tang usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 51 | 100.0% | 47.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 100.0% | 40.9% |
Benjamin Tang's chess games
All 245 games by Benjamin Tang in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2019 - Jul 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: 91 wins, 37 draws, 117 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 6/0/8 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 2/0/9 | 18.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 13 | 2/2/9 | 15.4% |
| E66 | English Opening | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Nazar Firman | 2,479 | Titled Tue Early | C09 |
| Jul 2024 | Sharvesh Deviprasath | 2,407 | Titled Tue Late | C09 |
| Jul 2024 | Henry Panesso Rivera | 2,356 | Titled Tue Late | C45 |
| Aug 2024 | Leonardo Valdes Romero | 2,347 | Titled Tue Late | B76 |
| Aug 2024 | Licael Roderick Ticona Rocabado | 2,342 | Titled Tue Late | E66 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 171 | 73.5 | 2,126 |
| Wch U12 | 2022 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,546 |
| Charlotte Fall IMB | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,299 |
| Bellevue PNWCC Artist Point | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 2,122 |
| New York President's Day IM C | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,253 |
| Charlotte Spring IMB 2024 | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,188 |
| San Francisco 1000 GM Memorial Day | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,137 |
| ch-Pan American U16 34th | 2024 | 7 | 5 | 2,227 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Benjamin Tang's chess games?
245 games by Benjamin Tang, from Sep 2019 to Jul 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 Benjamin Tang has played.
What does Benjamin Tang play on the first move as White?
Across 125 games with White in our database, Benjamin Tang opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.a3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benjamin Tang answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Benjamin Tang play as White?
As White, Benjamin Tang's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 26.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 125 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benjamin Tang play as Black?
As Black, Benjamin Tang most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (15 games, 40.0% win rate); French Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 120 games.
What is Benjamin Tang's FIDE rating?
Benjamin Tang is currently rated 2,135 in classical chess and 1,797 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,346 (Feb 2024).
How many games has Benjamin Tang played?
Our database contains 245 games by Benjamin Tang, covering Sep 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 91 wins, 37 draws, 117 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benjamin Tang?
245 games by Benjamin 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.