Prepare against Daniel Hanwen Gong
FM · New Zealand · World #6,000 classical · FIDE ID 4303962
Our database contains 484 games by Daniel Hanwen Gong, covering Jul 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Hanwen Gong's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Hanwen Gong 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 | 2,248 | 2,335 | Apr 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,245 | 2,245 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,127 | 2,227 | Jan 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 484 | 214 | 120 | 150 | 44.2% |
| As White | 243 | 115 | 66 | 62 | 47.3% |
| As Black | 241 | 99 | 54 | 88 | 41.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Hanwen Gong's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Hanwen Gong's side.
First moves as White (243 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 115 | 47.3% | 57.8% |
| d4 | 100 | 41.2% | 61.5% |
| c4 | 27 | 11.1% | 72.2% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 57.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Gong usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Gong usually continues Nf3 (57.5% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Gong usually continues g3 (61.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 61.5% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Gong usually continues Bf4 (57.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Gong usually continues Bf4 (65.2% score)
- …c5 (3% of these games) — Gong usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 76 | 77.6% | 54.6% |
| c6 | 12 | 12.2% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 6 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 72 | 69.9% | 54.2% |
| d6 | 18 | 17.5% | 69.4% |
| d5 | 6 | 5.8% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Daniel Hanwen Gong's chess games
All 484 games by Daniel Hanwen Gong in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - 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: 214 wins, 120 draws, 150 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 81 | 38/21/22 | 46.9% |
| A16 | English Opening | 18 | 12/4/2 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 26 | 7/6/13 | 26.9% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 19 | 7/6/6 | 36.8% |
| A15 | English Opening | 18 | 7/3/8 | 38.9% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 8/1/1 | 80.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Li Tian Yeoh | 2,503 | Bob Wade Masters 2026 | B23 |
| Jul 2024 | Ruben Domingo Nunez | 2,438 | Titled Tue Early | E60 |
| Mar 2024 | Shamil Arslanov | 2,410 | Titled Tue Late | A40 |
| Mar 2024 | Alexandru-Bogdan Banzea | 2,394 | Titled Tue Late | A45 |
| Jul 2018 | Gary W Lane | 2,385 | George Trundle Masters | C07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 65 | 28 | 2,200 |
| George Trundle Masters | 2020 | 27 | 13 | 2,286 |
| George Trundle Qualifiers | 2016 | 18 | 12 | 2,159 |
| Auckland Morrison Memorial | 2016 | 18 | 12 | 2,013 |
| ch-North Island | 2021 | 16 | 9 | 1,996 |
| Wch U10 | 2013 | 11 | 6 | 1,585 |
| ch-NZL Major Open | 2013 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,863 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,215 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Alphaeus Wei Ern Ang (15 games) · Russell John Dive (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Hanwen Gong's chess games?
484 games by Daniel Hanwen Gong, from Jul 2013 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 Daniel Hanwen Gong has played.
What does Daniel Hanwen Gong play on the first move as White?
Across 243 games with White in our database, Daniel Hanwen Gong opens with 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Hanwen Gong answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Daniel Hanwen Gong play as White?
As White, Daniel Hanwen Gong's most-played openings in our database are: London System (81 games, 46.9% win rate); English Opening (18 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 243 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Hanwen Gong play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Hanwen Gong most often plays: Sicilian (26 games, 26.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (19 games, 36.8% win rate); English Opening (18 games, 38.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 241 games.
What is Daniel Hanwen Gong's FIDE rating?
Daniel Hanwen Gong is currently rated 2,248 in classical chess, 2,245 in rapid and 2,127 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,335 (Apr 2023).
How many games has Daniel Hanwen Gong played?
Our database contains 484 games by Daniel Hanwen Gong, covering Jul 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 214 wins, 120 draws, 150 losses (44.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Hanwen Gong?
484 games by Daniel Hanwen Gong 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.