Prepare against Henry Wang
United States · World #11,882 classical · FIDE ID 30927080
When preparing against Henry Wang, expect 1.Nf3 in 32% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (31% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 56 games by Henry Wang, covering Jun 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Henry Wang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Henry 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 | 2,144 | 2,201 | Jul 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,096 | 2,096 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,009 | 2,096 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 17 | 13 | 26 | 30.4% |
| As White | 31 | 11 | 6 | 14 | 35.5% |
| As Black | 25 | 6 | 7 | 12 | 24.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Henry Wang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Henry Wang's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 10 | 32.3% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 19.4% | 41.7% |
| f4 | 6 | 19.4% | 58.3% |
| e4 | 5 | 16.1% | 30.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 9.7% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 32% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Wang usually continues b3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Wang usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Wang usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Wang usually continues Bf4 (16.7% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Wang usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Wang usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 4 | 30.8% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 23.1% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| h5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Henry Wang's chess games
All 56 games by Henry Wang in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 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: 17 wins, 13 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A55 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Denis Kadric | 2,579 | 2nd PNWCC Online Blitz JP | A03 |
| Mar 2020 | Andrew Hong | 2,444 | 2nd PNWCC Online Blitz JP | B12 |
| Jul 2024 | Jonathan Carlstedt | 2,429 | Titled Tue Late | A06 |
| Jul 2024 | Sai Krishna G V | 2,402 | Titled Tue Late | B10 |
| Aug 2022 | Josiah Stearman | 2,386 | 3rd Hollywood Classic | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 16 | 6 | 2,163 |
| 2nd PNWCC Online Blitz JP | 2020 | 11 | 6 | 2,209 |
| Las Vegas 1000 GM Open | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,255 |
| 3rd Hollywood Classic | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,380 |
| Las Vegas National Open | 2023 | 4 | 0.5 | 2,182 |
| 16th Philadelphia Open | 2023 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,231 |
| 29th North American Open | 2019 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,901 |
| chT-Pan American Intercollegiate | 2022 | 1 | 1 | 2,219 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Henry Wang's chess games?
56 games by Henry Wang, from Jun 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 Henry Wang has played.
What does Henry Wang play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Henry Wang opens with 1.Nf3 (32% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.f4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Henry Wang answers 1...d6 (31% of games), 1...g6 (23% of games), 1...c6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...h5 (13% of games).
What openings does Henry Wang play as White?
As White, Henry Wang's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Bird's opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Henry Wang play as Black?
As Black, Henry Wang most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Henry Wang's FIDE rating?
Henry Wang is currently rated 2,144 in classical chess, 2,096 in rapid and 2,009 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,201 (Jul 2023).
How many games has Henry Wang played?
Our database contains 56 games by Henry Wang, covering Jun 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 13 draws, 26 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Henry Wang?
56 games by Henry 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.