Prepare against Ethan Chang
Australia · World #20,875 classical · FIDE ID 3245080
Our database contains 34 games by Ethan Chang, covering Apr 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ethan Chang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ethan Chang 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 | 2,050 | 2,144 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,951 | 1,993 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,986 | 2,157 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 35.3% |
| As White | 18 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 16 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 43.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ethan Chang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ethan Chang's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 100.0% | 47.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 47.2% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Chang usually continues c4 (45.8% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Chang usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Chang usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 50.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 83.3% |
Ethan Chang's chess games
All 34 games by Ethan Chang in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 12 wins, 13 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Zanas Nainys | 2,357 | World Youth Open U16 2025 | D05 |
| Apr 2025 | D Stojic | 2,251 | O2C Doeberl Cup | E32 |
| Jun 2025 | Terrence Tang | 2,143 | NSW Open | E69 |
| Jan 2026 | Saisiddharth Naraharasetty | 2,077 | ch-AUS | B11 |
| Apr 2026 | Zachary Yu | 2,046 | Oceania Age Groups 2026 | Open | D43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUS | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,142 |
| Oceania Age Groups 2026 | Open | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,161 |
| NSW Open | 2025 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,383 |
| ch-Sydney | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,723 |
| 28th Asian Youth Chess Championships 2026 | Classical | B16 | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,136 |
| O2C Doeberl Cup | 2025 | 2 | 1 | 2,307 |
| World Youth Open U16 2025 | 2025 | 1 | 1 | 2,757 |
| Oceania Zonal | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,884 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ethan Chang's chess games?
34 games by Ethan Chang, from Apr 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 Ethan Chang has played.
What does Ethan Chang play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Ethan Chang opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ethan Chang answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...c6 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Ethan Chang play as White?
As White, Ethan Chang's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ethan Chang play as Black?
As Black, Ethan Chang most often plays: Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Ethan Chang's FIDE rating?
Ethan Chang is currently rated 2,050 in classical chess, 1,951 in rapid and 1,986 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,144 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Ethan Chang played?
Our database contains 34 games by Ethan Chang, covering Apr 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 13 draws, 9 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ethan Chang?
34 games by Ethan Chang 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.