Prepare against Kevin Wang
United States · World #9,029 classical · FIDE ID 30996635
When preparing against Kevin Wang, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Kevin Wang, covering Jul 2022 to Aug 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 | 2,186 | 2,186 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,942 | 2,018 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 25.7% |
| As White | 15 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 20 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 20.0% |
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 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Wang usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Wang usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (7% of these games) — Wang usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 35.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
Kevin Wang's chess games
All 35 games by Kevin Wang in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2022 - 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: 9 wins, 15 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Maahir M Patel | 2,106 | 13th NY Int. Super Swiss | B90 |
| May 2024 | Jasmine Zhixin Su | 2,086 | 11th Dulles Cherry Blossom Open | B80 |
| May 2026 | Chang,Leonhard | 2,000 | Cherry Blossom Classic | C02 |
| May 2025 | Kevin Su | 1,995 | Cherry Blossom Classic | A45 |
| May 2026 | Meadors,Landon | 1,988 | Cherry Blossom Classic | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Blossom Classic | 2026 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,100 |
| 11th Dulles Cherry Blossom Open | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 2,087 |
| 13th NY Int. Super Swiss | 2025 | 6 | 2 | 2,104 |
| 54th Annual World Open | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,276 |
| 4th Skyline Open | 2025 | 2 | 1 | 2,138 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kevin Wang's chess games?
35 games by Kevin Wang, from Jul 2022 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 Kevin Wang has played.
What does Kevin Wang play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Kevin Wang opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kevin Wang answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Kevin Wang play as White?
As White, Kevin Wang's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 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 (9 games, 22.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Kevin Wang's FIDE rating?
Kevin Wang is currently rated 2,186 in classical chess and 1,942 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,186 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Kevin Wang played?
Our database contains 35 games by Kevin Wang, covering Jul 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 15 draws, 11 losses (25.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kevin Wang?
35 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.