Prepare against Gary Ng
FM · Canada · World #8,937 classical · FIDE ID 2604914
Our database contains 345 games by Gary Ng, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gary Ng's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gary Ng 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 | 2,187 | 2,312 | Nov 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,214 | 2,217 | Apr 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,164 | 2,210 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 345 | 131 | 62 | 152 | 38.0% |
| As White | 168 | 68 | 30 | 70 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 177 | 63 | 32 | 82 | 35.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gary Ng's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gary Ng's side.
First moves as White (168 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 67 | 39.9% | 42.5% |
| b4 | 44 | 26.2% | 59.1% |
| Nf3 | 33 | 19.6% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 12 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 4 | 2.4% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.4% | 12.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 42.5% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Ng usually continues Bf4 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Ng usually continues Bf4 (43.8% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Ng usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- 1.b4 — 26% of White games, 59.1% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Ng usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Ng usually continues Bb2 (59.1% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Ng usually continues Bb2 (72.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 38 | 44.2% | 40.8% |
| c6 | 36 | 41.9% | 44.4% |
| c5 | 12 | 14.0% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 68.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 6 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| f6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Gary Ng's chess games
All 345 games by Gary Ng in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 131 wins, 62 draws, 152 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 51 | 18/8/25 | 35.3% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 44 | 21/10/13 | 47.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Owen Defense | 37 | 12/5/20 | 32.4% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| A40 | English Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Koen Leenhouts | 2,447 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
| May 2023 | Lazaro Lorenzo De La Riva | 2,404 | Titled Tue Late | A02 |
| Oct 2023 | Dawid Czerw | 2,394 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
| Sep 2022 | Karina Ambartsumova | 2,386 | Titled Tue Late | B07 |
| Sep 2017 | Banerjee Bitan | 2,386 | Battle of Alberta | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 132 | 47 | 2,081 |
| ch-Alberta | 2019 | 20 | 7.5 | 2,178 |
| Calgary | 2015 | 20 | 11 | 2,294 |
| Banff Open | 2022 | 12 | 8 | 2,111 |
| Canadian Open | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,143 |
| Cole Harbour | 2006 | 10 | 8 | 2,272 |
| 12th Edmonton | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,392 |
| 13th Calgary | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,238 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Dale R. Haessel (10 games) · Banerjee Bitan (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gary Ng's chess games?
345 games by Gary Ng, from Apr 2003 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 Gary Ng has played.
What does Gary Ng play on the first move as White?
Across 168 games with White in our database, Gary Ng opens with 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.b4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gary Ng answers 1...b6 (44% of games), 1...c6 (42% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...b6 (11% of games).
What openings does Gary Ng play as White?
As White, Gary Ng's most-played openings in our database are: London System (51 games, 35.3% win rate); Orangutan opening (44 games, 47.7% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 168 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gary Ng play as Black?
As Black, Gary Ng most often plays: Owen Defense (37 games, 32.4% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 177 games.
What is Gary Ng's FIDE rating?
Gary Ng is currently rated 2,187 in classical chess, 2,214 in rapid and 2,164 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,312 (Nov 2017).
How many games has Gary Ng played?
Our database contains 345 games by Gary Ng, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 131 wins, 62 draws, 152 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gary Ng?
345 games by Gary Ng 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.