Prepare against Hao Tang
CM · New Zealand · World #23,429 classical · FIDE ID 4311280
Our database contains 131 games by Hao Tang, covering Jun 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hao Tang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hao 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 | 2,030 | 2,049 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,872 | 1,872 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,848 | 1,848 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 131 | 74 | 28 | 29 | 56.5% |
| As White | 66 | 38 | 13 | 15 | 57.6% |
| As Black | 65 | 36 | 15 | 14 | 55.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hao Tang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hao Tang's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 64 | 97.0% | 66.4% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 66.4% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Tang usually continues Nf3 (55.4% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Tang usually continues c4 (65.6% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Tang usually continues Nf3 (85.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Tang usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 66.7% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 11 | 30.6% | 40.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 91.7% | 81.8% |
| f5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Hao Tang's chess games
All 131 games by Hao Tang in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 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: 74 wins, 28 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 17 | 10/4/3 | 58.8% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| A34 | English Opening | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Anthony F Ker | 2,249 | ch-NZL Open 131st | B23 |
| Jun 2021 | Felix Xie | 2,207 | 43rd Henderson Trusts Open A | A70 |
| Jan 2022 | Stephen G Lukey | 2,141 | ch-NZL Rapid 129th | E65 |
| Jan 2021 | Leonard J McLaren | 2,141 | ch-NZL Open 128th | A46 |
| Jan 2022 | Matthew David McNabb | 2,029 | ch-NZL Rapid 129th | D13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Open | 2023 | 12 | 8 | 1,947 |
| ch-North Island | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,999 |
| ch-NZL Open 128th | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,991 |
| Bob Wade Memorial Challengers 1 | 2023 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,140 |
| 129th NZL-ch Open | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,967 |
| ch-NZL Major Open | 2020 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,975 |
| 130th ch-NZL Open A | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 1,950 |
| ch-South Island | 2022 | 8 | 6 | 1,935 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hao Tang's chess games?
131 games by Hao Tang, from Jun 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 Hao Tang has played.
What does Hao Tang play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Hao Tang opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hao Tang answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Hao Tang play as White?
As White, Hao Tang's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (17 games, 58.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hao Tang play as Black?
As Black, Hao Tang most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Hao Tang's FIDE rating?
Hao Tang is currently rated 2,030 in classical chess, 1,872 in rapid and 1,848 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,049 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Hao Tang played?
Our database contains 131 games by Hao Tang, covering Jun 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 28 draws, 29 losses (56.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hao Tang?
131 games by Hao 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.