Prepare against Clive Ng
FM · Australia · World #25,573 classical · FIDE ID 3214869
When preparing against Clive Ng, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%).
Our database contains 125 games by Clive Ng, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Clive Ng's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Clive Ng 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 | 2,014 | 2,113 | May 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,067 | 2,166 | Feb 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,024 | 2,168 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 125 | 46 | 29 | 50 | 36.8% |
| As White | 64 | 26 | 15 | 23 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 61 | 20 | 14 | 27 | 32.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Clive Ng's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Clive Ng's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 52 | 81.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 7.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 6.3% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 4.7% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Ng usually continues Nf3 (46.9% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Ng usually continues Nf3 (23.3% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Ng usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Ng usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Ng usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Ng usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 96.6% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 95.0% | 55.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Clive Ng's chess games
All 125 games by Clive Ng in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 46 wins, 29 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A22 | English Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A87 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | David Galstyan | 2,284 | Titled Tue Early | A05 |
| Jun 2023 | Patrik Aalto | 2,226 | Titled Tue Early | B07 |
| Jan 2020 | Gene Nakauchi | 2,150 | ch-AUS | E63 |
| Aug 2025 | Olga Matveeva | 2,132 | Titled Tue Early | B13 |
| Jun 2023 | Erick Marvin Guevara Sanchez | 2,073 | Titled Tue Early | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 20 | 8 | 2,052 |
| Oceania zt | 2019 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,060 |
| Australian Open | 2018 | 14 | 6 | 1,976 |
| ch-AUS Major | 2018 | 11 | 8 | 2,082 |
| ch-AUS | 2020 | 10 | 3 | 1,945 |
| Oceania zt 3.6 | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,980 |
| Sydney Open B | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 1,742 |
| 56th Doeberl Cup | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,889 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Clive Ng's chess games?
125 games by Clive Ng, from May 2011 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 Clive Ng has played.
What does Clive Ng play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Clive Ng opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Clive Ng answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Clive Ng play as White?
As White, Clive Ng's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Clive Ng play as Black?
As Black, Clive Ng most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (8 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Clive Ng's FIDE rating?
Clive Ng is currently rated 2,014 in classical chess, 2,067 in rapid and 2,024 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,113 (May 2021).
How many games has Clive Ng played?
Our database contains 125 games by Clive Ng, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 29 draws, 50 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Clive Ng?
125 games by Clive Ng 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.