Prepare against Elbert Fang
FM · United States · World #3,929 classical · FIDE ID 30968070
When preparing against Elbert Fang, expect 1.e4 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 151 games by Elbert Fang, covering Dec 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Elbert Fang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elbert Fang 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 | 2,305 | 2,313 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,172 | 2,172 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 151 | 54 | 19 | 78 | 35.8% |
| As White | 75 | 27 | 14 | 34 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 76 | 27 | 5 | 44 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elbert Fang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elbert Fang's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 40.0% | 55.0% |
| Nf3 | 28 | 37.3% | 39.3% |
| d4 | 15 | 20.0% | 43.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (70% of these games) — Fang usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Fang usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Fang usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 37% of White games, 39.3% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Fang usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Fang usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Fang usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 72.2% | 36.5% |
| c6 | 8 | 22.2% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 72.7% | 40.6% |
| f5 | 4 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Elbert Fang's chess games
All 151 games by Elbert Fang in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 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: 54 wins, 19 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 15 | 3/5/7 | 20.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 13 | 3/1/9 | 23.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Francesco Sonis | 2,561 | 17th Southwest Class | A06 |
| Jun 2026 | Andriasian,Z | 2,549 | National Open 2026 | B51 |
| Jun 2026 | Lee,Alice | 2,415 | National Open 2026 | B31 |
| Sep 2024 | Ruben Domingo Nunez | 2,390 | Titled Tue Late | A48 |
| Oct 2024 | E Rosen | 2,377 | Titled Tue Late | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 128 | 53 | 2,175 |
| 18th SPICE Cup Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,171 |
| National Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,478 |
| 17th Southwest Class | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,470 |
| National Open | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 2,016 |
| Texas Grand Circuit Int | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,901 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elbert Fang's chess games?
151 games by Elbert Fang, from Dec 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 Elbert Fang has played.
What does Elbert Fang play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Elbert Fang opens with 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.Nf3 (37% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elbert Fang answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...f5 (18% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games).
What openings does Elbert Fang play as White?
As White, Elbert Fang's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elbert Fang play as Black?
As Black, Elbert Fang most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Elbert Fang's FIDE rating?
Elbert Fang is currently rated 2,305 in classical chess and 2,172 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,313 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Elbert Fang played?
Our database contains 151 games by Elbert Fang, covering Dec 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 19 draws, 78 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elbert Fang?
151 games by Elbert Fang 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.