Prepare against Justin Zhide Wang
CM · New Zealand · World #19,701 classical · FIDE ID 4312830
When preparing against Justin Zhide Wang, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 63.0% over 27 games.
Our database contains 283 games by Justin Zhide Wang, covering Feb 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Justin Zhide Wang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Justin Zhide 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 | 2,060 | 2,086 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,035 | 2,086 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,109 | 2,110 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 283 | 131 | 50 | 102 | 46.3% |
| As White | 147 | 79 | 27 | 41 | 53.7% |
| As Black | 136 | 52 | 23 | 61 | 38.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Justin Zhide Wang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Justin Zhide Wang's side.
First moves as White (147 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 112 | 76.2% | 68.3% |
| d4 | 30 | 20.4% | 43.3% |
| h4 | 2 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 68.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Wang usually continues Nc3 (74.1% score)
- …c6 (23% of these games) — Wang usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Wang usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 43.3% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Wang usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Wang usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Wang usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 28 | 48.3% | 44.6% |
| e5 | 17 | 29.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 13 | 22.4% | 65.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 55.3% | 44.2% |
| e6 | 15 | 31.9% | 26.7% |
| e5 | 5 | 10.6% | 80.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Justin Zhide Wang's chess games
All 283 games by Justin Zhide Wang in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2021 - 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: 131 wins, 50 draws, 102 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 27 | 17/6/4 | 63.0% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,700 | 3rd 3-0 Thursday | B31 |
| Jul 2025 | Nihal Sarin | 2,696 | Titled Tue Late | C02 |
| Jan 2026 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | 2,613 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | D03 |
| Jan 2026 | Olexandr Bortnyk | 2,604 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | B04 |
| May 2025 | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | 2,514 | Titled Tue Late | E17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 45 | 28.5 | 2,454 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 24 | 13.5 | 2,359 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 24 | 14 | 2,479 |
| Wellington Open | 2023 | 12 | 7 | 1,880 |
| Wch U10 | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,189 |
| 133rd ch-NZL Rapid | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,171 |
| Bob Wade 2026 | Peter Weir Masters | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,083 |
| ch-South Island | 2022 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,848 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Justin Zhide Wang's chess games?
283 games by Justin Zhide Wang, from Feb 2021 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 Justin Zhide Wang has played.
What does Justin Zhide Wang play on the first move as White?
Across 147 games with White in our database, Justin Zhide Wang opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.h4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Justin Zhide Wang answers 1...e6 (48% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...e6 (32% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games).
What openings does Justin Zhide Wang play as White?
As White, Justin Zhide Wang's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (27 games, 63.0% win rate); London System (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 147 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Justin Zhide Wang play as Black?
As Black, Justin Zhide Wang most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); French: Classical Variation (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 136 games.
What is Justin Zhide Wang's FIDE rating?
Justin Zhide Wang is currently rated 2,060 in classical chess, 2,035 in rapid and 2,109 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,086 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Justin Zhide Wang played?
Our database contains 283 games by Justin Zhide Wang, covering Feb 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 131 wins, 50 draws, 102 losses (46.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Justin Zhide Wang?
283 games by Justin Zhide 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.