Prepare against Ho Man Tong
Hong Kong SAR China · World #71,506 classical · FIDE ID 6010946
When preparing against Ho Man Tong, expect 1.e4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 41 games by Ho Man Tong, covering Nov 2022 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Ho Man Tong's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ho Man Tong 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 | 1,818 | 1,818 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,671 | 1,677 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,806 | 1,806 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 12 | 9 | 20 | 29.3% |
| As White | 26 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 26.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 96 rated games against 85 different opponents, across 14 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 49 | 23 | 12 | 14 | 46.9% | 1,668 | 1,714 | 9 |
| Rapid | 19 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 52.6% | 1,639 | 1,748 | 7 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 42 | 10 | 12 | 20 | 23.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 27 | 22 | 1 | 4 | 81.5% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs CM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 9 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1,963 | 1,874 |
| 2025 | 26 | 17 | 4 | 5 | 1,774 | 1,926 |
| 2024 | 31 | 16 | 3 | 12 | 1,773 | 1,800 |
| 2023 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 1,556 | 1,556 |
| 2022 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 1,545 | 1,545 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ho Man Tong's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ho Man Tong's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 69.2% | 41.7% |
| d4 | 8 | 30.8% | 31.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (61% of these games) — Tong usually continues Nc3 (40.9% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Tong usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Tong usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 31.3% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Tong usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Tong usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Tong usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 85.7% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Ho Man Tong's chess games
All 41 games by Ho Man Tong in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2022 - Nov 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, 9 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Alexandre KM Lee | 1,913 | Hong Kong Open | B34 |
| Sep 2025 | He En | 1,865 | 2025 Chinese National Games Finals 全运会国际象棋项目决赛 | Round-Robin Men Amt. 循环赛男子业余组 | B23 |
| Dec 2025 | Yu Chen (Ethan) Cheng | 1,671 | Hong Kong International Open Chess Championship 2025 | Challengers | B23 |
| Dec 2025 | Ho Chun Lo | 1,638 | Hong Kong International Open Chess Championship 2025 | Challengers | B13 |
| Dec 2025 | Enkhbayar Gijir | 1,627 | Hong Kong International Open Chess Championship 2025 | Challengers | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong International Open Chess Championship 2025 | Challengers | 2025 | 9 | 7 | 1,846 |
| 2025 Chinese National Games Finals 全运会国际象棋项目决赛 | Round-Robin Men Amt. 循环赛男子业余组 | 2025 | 8 | 2 | 1,735 |
| Hong Kong Open | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,765 |
| chT-Asia rapid | 2024 | 7 | 2 | 2,001 |
| HKSAR Olympiad Selection 2026 | Open | 2026 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,775 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2026 | 3 | 0 | 2,007 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool A | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 2,099 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ho Man Tong's chess games?
41 games by Ho Man Tong, from Nov 2022 to Nov 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 Ho Man Tong has played.
What does Ho Man Tong play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Ho Man Tong opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ho Man Tong answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ho Man Tong play as White?
As White, Ho Man Tong's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ho Man Tong play as Black?
As Black, Ho Man Tong most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Bird's opening (1 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Ho Man Tong's FIDE rating?
Ho Man Tong is currently rated 1,818 in classical chess, 1,671 in rapid and 1,806 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,818 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Ho Man Tong played?
Our database contains 41 games by Ho Man Tong, covering Nov 2022 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 9 draws, 20 losses (29.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ho Man Tong?
41 games by Ho Man Tong 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.