Prepare against Daniel Wang
CM · Australia · World #21,853 classical · FIDE ID 3238873
When preparing against Daniel Wang, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 16.7% over 18 games.
Our database contains 131 games by Daniel Wang, covering Oct 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Wang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Wang 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 | 2,042 | 2,111 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,921 | 1,970 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,095 | 2,095 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 131 | 32 | 18 | 81 | 24.4% |
| As White | 67 | 19 | 11 | 37 | 28.4% |
| As Black | 64 | 13 | 7 | 44 | 20.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Wang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Wang's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 67 | 100.0% | 36.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 36.6% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Wang usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Wang usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Wang usually continues d4 (44.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 100.0% | 23.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 60.0% | 29.2% |
| d5 | 8 | 40.0% | 37.5% |
Daniel Wang's chess games
All 131 games by Daniel Wang in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2018 - 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: 32 wins, 18 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 3/2/13 | 16.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Bence Pribelszky | 2,403 | Titled Tue | D20 |
| Jan 2026 | Alexei Slavin | 2,364 | Titled Tue | B50 |
| Apr 2025 | Evgeny Ermolaev | 2,282 | Titled Tue Late | B28 |
| Apr 2025 | Aung Thant Zin | 2,268 | Titled Tue Late | B56 |
| Feb 2025 | Erik Ronka | 2,255 | Titled Tue Late | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 108 | 36 | 2,011 |
| ch-AUS | 2026 | 10 | 2 | 1,822 |
| Sydney Int Open 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 1 | 1,901 |
| ch-Sydney | 2024 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,738 |
| NSW Open | 2025 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,130 |
| Sydney NSW Open | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,650 |
| Sydney Chess Championship | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,786 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Wang's chess games?
131 games by Daniel Wang, from Oct 2018 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 Daniel Wang has played.
What does Daniel Wang play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Daniel Wang opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Wang answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Daniel Wang play as White?
As White, Daniel Wang's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Wang play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Wang most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Daniel Wang's FIDE rating?
Daniel Wang is currently rated 2,042 in classical chess, 1,921 in rapid and 2,095 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,111 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Daniel Wang played?
Our database contains 131 games by Daniel Wang, covering Oct 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 18 draws, 81 losses (24.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Wang?
131 games by Daniel Wang 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.