Prepare against Dylan Tang
FM · United States · World #3,190 classical · FIDE ID 30972531
Our database contains 397 games by Dylan Tang, covering Aug 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dylan Tang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dylan Tang 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 | 2,331 | 2,331 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,178 | 2,246 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,209 | 2,209 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 397 | 125 | 105 | 167 | 31.5% |
| As White | 197 | 81 | 56 | 60 | 41.1% |
| As Black | 200 | 44 | 49 | 107 | 22.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dylan Tang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dylan Tang's side.
First moves as White (197 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 195 | 99.0% | 55.4% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 55.4% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Tang usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Tang usually continues Nf3 (54.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Tang usually continues d4 (54.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 82 | 88.2% | 33.5% |
| d6 | 6 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 71.0% | 35.2% |
| d5 | 18 | 29.0% | 58.3% |
Dylan Tang's chess games
All 397 games by Dylan Tang in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2021 - 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: 125 wins, 105 draws, 167 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 46 | 18/11/17 | 39.1% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 22 | 6/3/13 | 27.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 21 | 4/6/11 | 19.0% |
| A14 | Catalan | 14 | 3/4/7 | 21.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 13 | 3/2/8 | 23.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A45 | London System | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Nitzan Steinberg | 2,556 | Titled Tue | C70 |
| Dec 2025 | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | 2,506 | Titled Tue | C50 |
| Nov 2025 | Arystanbek Urazayev | 2,488 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | C50 |
| Sep 2023 | Andrei Macovei | 2,438 | Sunnyvale Silicon Valley Fall Open | B07 |
| Apr 2024 | Emmanuel Jimenez Garcia | 2,421 | San Jose 1000 GM Spring Break 3 Gp1 | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 136 | 61 | 2,229 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 51 | 26.5 | 2,317 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 24 | 12.5 | 2,312 |
| World Youth Open U16 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,347 |
| Charlotte Fall IMA | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,185 |
| Sunnyvale 1000 GM Schev 07 | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 2,164 |
| PNWCC IM Norm RR Apr | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,251 |
| Sunnyvale Silicon Valley Fall Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,298 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dylan Tang's chess games?
397 games by Dylan Tang, from Aug 2021 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 Dylan Tang has played.
What does Dylan Tang play on the first move as White?
Across 197 games with White in our database, Dylan Tang opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dylan Tang answers 1...e5 (88% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Dylan Tang play as White?
As White, Dylan Tang's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (46 games, 39.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 197 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dylan Tang play as Black?
As Black, Dylan Tang most often plays: Indian Defense (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (21 games, 19.0% win rate); Catalan (14 games, 21.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 200 games.
What is Dylan Tang's FIDE rating?
Dylan Tang is currently rated 2,331 in classical chess, 2,178 in rapid and 2,209 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,331 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Dylan Tang played?
Our database contains 397 games by Dylan Tang, covering Aug 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 125 wins, 105 draws, 167 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dylan Tang?
397 games by Dylan Tang 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.