Prepare against Kevin Wang
IM · United States · World #2,922 classical · FIDE ID 2008424
When preparing against Kevin Wang, expect 1.e4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (51%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 425 games by Kevin Wang, covering Jul 2009 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Kevin Wang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kevin 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 | 2,342 | 2,450 | Jan 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,346 | 2,370 | Sep 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 425 | 137 | 125 | 163 | 32.2% |
| As White | 207 | 70 | 67 | 70 | 33.8% |
| As Black | 218 | 67 | 58 | 93 | 30.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kevin Wang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kevin Wang's side.
First moves as White (206 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 148 | 71.8% | 51.4% |
| d4 | 55 | 26.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 51.4% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Wang usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Wang usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Wang usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Wang usually continues c4 (47.4% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Wang usually continues c4 (47.8% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Wang usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 60 | 65.2% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 23 | 25.0% | 47.8% |
| e5 | 5 | 5.4% | 10.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 4.3% | 87.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 38 | 50.7% | 43.4% |
| Nf6 | 36 | 48.0% | 47.2% |
| f6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Kevin Wang's chess games
All 425 games by Kevin Wang in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 137 wins, 125 draws, 163 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 23 | 8/12/3 | 34.8% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| E04 | Catalan | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 8/1/15 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 17 | 6/1/10 | 35.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,677 | 1st 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | B84 |
| Oct 2019 | Lazaro Bruzon Batista | 2,644 | 13th Saint Louis SPICE Cup Open | C54 |
| Feb 2026 | Evgeny Shtembuliak | 2,620 | 3rd 3-0 Thursday | B07 |
| Aug 2014 | Fidel Corrales Jimenez | 2,566 | Washington Open 3rd | B06 |
| Apr 2025 | Pavel V. Tregubov | 2,551 | Titled Tue Late | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 86 | 41 | 2,270 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Fall GM | 2019 | 26 | 10.5 | 2,371 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 22 | 11.5 | 2,315 |
| US Masters Open | 2022 | 11 | 5 | 2,483 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,245 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,370 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,180 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,249 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kevin Wang's chess games?
425 games by Kevin Wang, from Jul 2009 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 Kevin Wang has played.
What does Kevin Wang play on the first move as White?
Across 206 games with White in our database, Kevin Wang opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kevin Wang answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (51% of games), 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...f6 (1% of games).
What openings does Kevin Wang play as White?
As White, Kevin Wang's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Italian Game (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 207 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kevin Wang play as Black?
As Black, Kevin Wang most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (24 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Slav Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 218 games.
What is Kevin Wang's FIDE rating?
Kevin Wang is currently rated 2,342 in classical chess, 2,346 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,450 (Jan 2019).
How many games has Kevin Wang played?
Our database contains 425 games by Kevin Wang, covering Jul 2009 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 137 wins, 125 draws, 163 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kevin Wang?
425 games by Kevin 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.