Prepare against Derek Wang
Canada · World #12,396 classical · FIDE ID 2636115
When preparing against Derek Wang, expect 1.d4 in 42% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (77%).
Our database contains 73 games by Derek Wang, covering Sep 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Derek Wang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Derek 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 | 2,136 | 2,136 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,142 | 2,142 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,058 | 2,134 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 29 | 22 | 22 | 39.7% |
| As White | 36 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 36.1% |
| As Black | 37 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 43.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Derek Wang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Derek Wang's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 41.7% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 41.7% | 33.3% |
| c3 | 3 | 8.3% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 3 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 70.0% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Wang usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Wang usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Wang usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 42% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Wang usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Wang usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Wang usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 94.4% | 70.6% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 76.9% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
Derek Wang's chess games
All 73 games by Derek Wang in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2019 - 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: 29 wins, 22 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Saragossa Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Troy Cavanah | 2,064 | Abu Dhabi Masters Online | B40 |
| Jul 2026 | Iordanescu,Victor Nicolae | 2,045 | Canadian Open 2026 | B08 |
| Dec 2022 | David Constantin | 2,036 | Montreal Pere Noel Open | D15 |
| Jun 2024 | Stephane1 Jacquet | 2,033 | Laval Open | B08 |
| Dec 2022 | Louis Robichaud | 2,032 | Montreal Pere Noel Open | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal Pere Noel Open | 2023 | 10 | 7 | 2,102 |
| Kingston Easter U1600 | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,413 |
| Canadian Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,165 |
| Canadian Open | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,173 |
| ch-CAN U18 | 2024 | 6 | 4 | 1,994 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,190 |
| Laval Open | 2024 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,208 |
| Pere Noel Open 2024 | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 2,201 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Derek Wang's chess games?
73 games by Derek Wang, from Sep 2019 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 Derek Wang has played.
What does Derek Wang play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Derek Wang opens with 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.Nf3 (42% of games), 1.c3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Derek Wang answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (77% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Derek Wang play as White?
As White, Derek Wang's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Derek Wang play as Black?
As Black, Derek Wang most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Derek Wang's FIDE rating?
Derek Wang is currently rated 2,136 in classical chess, 2,142 in rapid and 2,058 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,136 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Derek Wang played?
Our database contains 73 games by Derek Wang, covering Sep 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 22 draws, 22 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Derek Wang?
73 games by Derek 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.