Prepare against Dorian Kang
CM · Canada · World #22,106 classical · FIDE ID 2619156
Our database contains 481 games by Dorian Kang, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dorian Kang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dorian Kang 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 | 2,040 | 2,194 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,101 | 2,101 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,960 | 2,090 | Aug 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 481 | 184 | 64 | 233 | 38.3% |
| As White | 244 | 103 | 32 | 109 | 42.2% |
| As Black | 237 | 81 | 32 | 124 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dorian Kang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dorian Kang's side.
First moves as White (244 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 186 | 76.2% | 47.8% |
| c4 | 52 | 21.3% | 54.8% |
| d4 | 5 | 2.0% | 20.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 47.8% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Kang usually continues Nf3 (54.4% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Kang usually continues Nf3 (38.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kang usually continues d4 (39.1% score)
- 1.c4 — 21% of White games, 54.8% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Kang usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Kang usually continues Nc3 (61.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Kang usually continues Nc3 (30.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 112 | 90.3% | 45.5% |
| e6 | 7 | 5.6% | 28.6% |
| e5 | 4 | 3.2% | 12.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 63 | 79.7% | 37.3% |
| e6 | 11 | 13.9% | 36.4% |
| d5 | 4 | 5.1% | 62.5% |
| f6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Dorian Kang's chess games
All 481 games by Dorian Kang in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2016 - 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: 184 wins, 64 draws, 233 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 66 | 36/4/26 | 54.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 19 | 7/2/10 | 36.8% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| A16 | English Opening | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 36 | 17/5/14 | 47.2% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 19 | 4/3/12 | 21.1% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 19 | 5/2/12 | 26.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 7/1/10 | 38.9% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | Axel Bachmann | 2,588 | Titled Tue Late | D11 |
| Mar 2020 | Kamil Dragun | 2,574 | 2nd PNWCC Online Blitz JP | B30 |
| Jul 2020 | Sebastien Maze | 2,557 | Titled Tue | B51 |
| Aug 2023 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 2,557 | Titled Tue Late | C11 |
| May 2020 | Oliver Mihok | 2,552 | Titled Tue | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 278 | 115.5 | 2,205 |
| Chess.com Bullet Open 2 | 2020 | 19 | 7.5 | 2,167 |
| ch-CAN U20 | 2019 | 15 | 6.5 | 1,838 |
| ch-CAN U12 | 2018 | 12 | 8 | 1,773 |
| 2nd PNWCC Online Blitz JP | 2020 | 11 | 6 | 2,155 |
| Aurora Spring Open | 2018 | 10 | 4 | 1,895 |
| Canadian zt | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,175 |
| Canadian Open U2200 | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,058 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dorian Kang's chess games?
481 games by Dorian Kang, from Apr 2016 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 Dorian Kang has played.
What does Dorian Kang play on the first move as White?
Across 244 games with White in our database, Dorian Kang opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dorian Kang answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Dorian Kang play as White?
As White, Dorian Kang's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (66 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (19 games, 36.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (17 games, 47.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 244 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dorian Kang play as Black?
As Black, Dorian Kang most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (36 games, 47.2% win rate); Sicilian (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (19 games, 26.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 237 games.
What is Dorian Kang's FIDE rating?
Dorian Kang is currently rated 2,040 in classical chess, 2,101 in rapid and 1,960 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,194 (May 2024).
How many games has Dorian Kang played?
Our database contains 481 games by Dorian Kang, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 184 wins, 64 draws, 233 losses (38.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dorian Kang?
481 games by Dorian Kang 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.