Prepare against Carolus Tang
England · World #101,841 classical · FIDE ID 343435955
When preparing against Carolus Tang, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 30 games by Carolus Tang, covering Oct 2024 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Carolus Tang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carolus 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 | 1,727 | 1,742 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,831 | 1,831 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,729 | 1,742 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 53.3% |
| As White | 16 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 62.5% |
| As Black | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 42.9% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2023-2026): 236 rated games against 218 different opponents, across 38 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 115 | 51 | 22 | 42 | 44.3% | 1,675 | 1,681 | 10 |
| Rapid | 82 | 50 | 9 | 23 | 61.0% | 1,637 | 1,793 | 10 |
| Blitz | 39 | 15 | 3 | 21 | 38.5% | 1,860 | 1,773 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 69 | 20 | 13 | 36 | 29.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 41 | 28 | 5 | 8 | 68.3% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
4 tournament wins from 28 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 103 | 53 | 15 | 35 | 1,733 | 1,775 |
| 2025 | 84 | 37 | 13 | 34 | 1,685 | 1,666 |
| 2024 | 35 | 18 | 5 | 12 | 1,537 | 1,537 |
| 2023 | 14 | 8 | 1 | 5 | – | – |
Where Carolus Tang has played
England (38) · Wales (3)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carolus Tang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carolus Tang's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 100.0% | 65.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 65.6% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Tang usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Tang usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Tang usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Carolus Tang's chess games
All 30 games by Carolus Tang in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2024 - Nov 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: 16 wins, 4 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Gary C Jackson | 1,905 | Witney Congress 2026 | Major | C01 |
| Nov 2026 | Noah Taylor | 1,869 | Witney Congress 2026 | Major | E10 |
| Aug 2026 | Leon Kesiak | 1,828 | 2026 British Chess Championships: Under 12 | D43 |
| Nov 2026 | Gary Hogan | 1,823 | Witney Congress 2026 | Major | C00 |
| Aug 2026 | Simon Matthew Redmill | 1,801 | 2nd Swindon Chess Congress - Major | D43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Delancey UKCC Challengers Under 12 | 2026 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,804 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Under 12 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,758 |
| 2nd Swindon Chess Congress - Major | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1,746 |
| Witney Congress 2026 | Major | 2026 | 5 | 4 | 2,063 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,722 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carolus Tang's chess games?
30 games by Carolus Tang, from Oct 2024 to Nov 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 Carolus Tang has played.
What does Carolus Tang play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Carolus Tang opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carolus Tang answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...e6 (50% of games).
What openings does Carolus Tang play as White?
As White, Carolus Tang's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carolus Tang play as Black?
As Black, Carolus Tang most often plays: French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Carolus Tang's FIDE rating?
Carolus Tang is currently rated 1,727 in classical chess, 1,831 in rapid and 1,729 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,742 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Carolus Tang played?
Our database contains 30 games by Carolus Tang, covering Oct 2024 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 4 draws, 10 losses (53.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carolus Tang?
30 games by Carolus 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.