Prepare against Hao Wang
GM · China · World #40 classical · FIDE ID 8602883
When preparing against Hao Wang, expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (66%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Petrov's Defense as Black, 5.4% over 37 games.
Our database contains 2,205 games by Hao Wang, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hao Wang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hao 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 | 2,681 | 2,763 | Apr 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,636 | 2,795 | May 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,634 | 2,784 | Jun 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,205 | 859 | 968 | 378 | 39.0% |
| As White | 1,111 | 520 | 441 | 150 | 46.8% |
| As Black | 1,094 | 339 | 527 | 228 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hao Wang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hao Wang's side.
First moves as White (1,111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 550 | 49.5% | 68.6% |
| d4 | 363 | 32.7% | 62.9% |
| Nf3 | 99 | 8.9% | 65.7% |
| c4 | 96 | 8.6% | 70.8% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 68.6% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Wang usually continues Nf3 (71.2% score)
- …e5 (39% of these games) — Wang usually continues Nf3 (63.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Wang usually continues d4 (68.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 62.9% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Wang usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Wang usually continues c4 (61.4% score)
- …d6 (2% of these games) — Wang usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (455 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 165 | 36.3% | 60.6% |
| e5 | 157 | 34.5% | 50.3% |
| e6 | 79 | 17.4% | 61.4% |
| c6 | 42 | 9.2% | 47.6% |
| d6 | 8 | 1.8% | 62.5% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 0.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (444 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 295 | 66.4% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 120 | 27.0% | 48.8% |
| f5 | 11 | 2.5% | 63.6% |
| e6 | 8 | 1.8% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 5 | 1.1% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 0.9% | 25.0% |
Hao Wang's chess games
All 2,205 games by Hao Wang in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 859 wins, 968 draws, 378 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 96 | 44/38/14 | 45.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 72 | 32/33/7 | 44.4% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 67 | 43/19/5 | 64.2% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 60 | 26/24/10 | 43.3% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 43 | 9/28/6 | 20.9% |
| E05 | Catalan | 36 | 10/23/3 | 27.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 35 | 16/15/4 | 45.7% |
| D40 | English Opening | 32 | 18/11/3 | 56.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 31 | 16/12/3 | 51.6% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 31 | 17/7/7 | 54.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 120 | 30/66/24 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 102 | 29/50/23 | 28.4% |
| E05 | Catalan | 63 | 14/33/16 | 22.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 54 | 24/22/8 | 44.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 39 | 10/21/8 | 25.6% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 38 | 5/25/8 | 13.2% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 38 | 13/19/6 | 34.2% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 37 | 2/25/10 | 5.4% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 32 | 10/14/8 | 31.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 30 | 11/11/8 | 36.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2013 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,868 | 1st Norway Chess | A35 |
| Dec 2012 | Levon Aronian | 2,815 | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz | A56 |
| Mar 2020 | Liren Ding | 2,805 | Candidates Tournament | A22 |
| Dec 2017 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,799 | Huaian IMSA Blitz 2nd | E25 |
| Jul 2013 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,796 | 41st Dortmund SuperGM | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-CHN | 2019 | 146 | 93.5 | 2,665 |
| Beijing Sportaccord Blitz | 2014 | 82 | 33 | 2,662 |
| FIDE World Cup | 2023 | 67 | 36 | 2,688 |
| Wch Blitz | 2019 | 62 | 36 | 2,718 |
| Wch Rapid | 2019 | 59 | 36.5 | 2,774 |
| ch-CHN | 2015 | 55 | 35 | 2,680 |
| China Elite Mind blitz | 2016 | 30 | 18 | 2,798 |
| Beijing Sportaccord Rapid | 2014 | 28 | 17.5 | 2,847 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Liren Ding (45 games) · Yue Wang (39 games) · Yangyi Yu (36 games) · Xiangzhi Bu (35 games) · Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (35 games) · Alexander Grischuk (33 games) · Ian Nepomniachtchi (26 games) · Vasyl Ivanchuk (25 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hao Wang's chess games?
2,205 games by Hao Wang, from Apr 2003 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 Wang has played.
What does Hao Wang play on the first move as White?
Across 1,111 games with White in our database, Hao Wang opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hao Wang answers 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...e5 (35% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Hao Wang play as White?
As White, Hao Wang's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (96 games, 45.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (72 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (67 games, 64.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,111 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hao Wang play as Black?
As Black, Hao Wang most often plays: Slav Defense (120 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (102 games, 28.4% win rate); Catalan (63 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,094 games.
What is Hao Wang's FIDE rating?
Hao Wang is currently rated 2,681 in classical chess, 2,636 in rapid and 2,634 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,763 (Apr 2021).
How many games has Hao Wang played?
Our database contains 2,205 games by Hao Wang, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 859 wins, 968 draws, 378 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hao Wang?
2,205 games by Hao 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.