Prepare against Ellen Wang
WIM · United States · World #12,035 classical · FIDE ID 30932459
When preparing against Ellen Wang, expect 1.e4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 60.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 159 games by Ellen Wang, covering Nov 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ellen Wang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ellen 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 | 2,142 | 2,175 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 159 | 67 | 40 | 52 | 42.1% |
| As White | 80 | 30 | 21 | 29 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 79 | 37 | 19 | 23 | 46.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ellen Wang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ellen Wang's side.
First moves as White (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 46 | 57.5% | 51.1% |
| d4 | 34 | 42.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 51.1% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Wang usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Wang usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Wang usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Wang usually continues c4 (38.5% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Wang usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Wang usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 73.2% | 63.3% |
| c6 | 9 | 22.0% | 77.8% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 73.1% | 34.2% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 26.9% | 78.6% |
Ellen Wang's chess games
All 159 games by Ellen Wang in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2016 - Sep 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: 67 wins, 40 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B88 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 15 | 9/2/4 | 60.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D45 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Jorge Roberto Elias Reyes | 2,428 | Titled Tue | B90 |
| May 2020 | Anton Isajevsky | 2,403 | Titled Tue | B51 |
| May 2020 | S. Poobesh Anand | 2,389 | Titled Tue | B81 |
| Dec 2022 | Khoi Pham | 2,344 | 58th Groningen Open | B12 |
| May 2020 | Jennifer Yu | 2,315 | 2nd Isolated Queens Internet Open | C79 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U10 Girls | 2017 | 20 | 13 | 1,596 |
| Wch U12 Girls | 2019 | 18 | 11.5 | 1,678 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2020 | 18 | 8 | 2,170 |
| ch-North American U20 Girls | 2021 | 12 | 9.5 | 2,143 |
| World Cup U14 Girls Prel | 2021 | 9 | 7 | 1,730 |
| ch-USA U20 Girls | 2022 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,972 |
| 58th Groningen Open | 2022 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,292 |
| 25th Sant Marti Open | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,008 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ellen Wang's chess games?
159 games by Ellen Wang, from Nov 2016 to Sep 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 Ellen Wang has played.
What does Ellen Wang play on the first move as White?
Across 80 games with White in our database, Ellen Wang opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (43% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ellen Wang answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games).
What openings does Ellen Wang play as White?
As White, Ellen Wang's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); London System (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ellen Wang play as Black?
As Black, Ellen Wang most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Ellen Wang's FIDE rating?
Ellen Wang is currently rated 2,142 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,175 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Ellen Wang played?
Our database contains 159 games by Ellen Wang, covering Nov 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 40 draws, 52 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ellen Wang?
159 games by Ellen 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.