Prepare against Ricky Sang
Kenya · World #42,290 classical · FIDE ID 10802185
Our database contains 68 games by Ricky Sang, covering Jan 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ricky Sang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ricky Sang 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 | 1,925 | 2,022 | Apr 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,837 | 1,932 | Aug 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,815 | 1,879 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 33 | 6 | 29 | 48.5% |
| As White | 35 | 19 | 3 | 13 | 54.3% |
| As Black | 33 | 14 | 3 | 16 | 42.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ricky Sang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ricky Sang's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 85.7% | 63.3% |
| e4 | 5 | 14.3% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 63.3% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Sang usually continues Bf4 (72.2% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Sang usually continues Bf4 (56.3% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Sang usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 30.0% score
- …e5 (60% of these games) — Sang usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Sang usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 93.3% | 46.4% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Ricky Sang's chess games
All 68 games by Ricky Sang in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2015 - Jul 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: 33 wins, 6 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 15 | 9/1/5 | 60.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Mohamed-Mehdi Aithmidou | 2,276 | ch-Africa Blitz | A14 |
| Mar 2019 | Ben Magana | 2,083 | All Africa Games Kenya Qualifying Final | C55 |
| Aug 2019 | Leykun Mesfin | 2,031 | ch-Africa Blitz | A48 |
| Aug 2019 | Kingue Victor Ebosse | 1,983 | ch-Africa Blitz | B07 |
| Jan 2023 | Martin Njoroge | 1,911 | KEN Nat Team Selection | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEN Nat Team Selection | 2023 | 10 | 4 | 1,803 |
| ch-KEN | 2022 | 10 | 8 | 1,858 |
| ch-AFR Amateurs U2000 | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,820 |
| African Online Open | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,748 |
| ch-Africa Blitz | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,014 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 6 | 1 | 1,841 |
| chT-KEN | 2019 | 4 | 3 | 1,792 |
| Nairobi Open | 2023 | 3 | 3 | 1,790 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ricky Sang's chess games?
68 games by Ricky Sang, from Jan 2015 to Jul 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 Ricky Sang has played.
What does Ricky Sang play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Ricky Sang opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ricky Sang answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Ricky Sang play as White?
As White, Ricky Sang's most-played openings in our database are: London System (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ricky Sang play as Black?
As Black, Ricky Sang most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Ricky Sang's FIDE rating?
Ricky Sang is currently rated 1,925 in classical chess, 1,837 in rapid and 1,815 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,022 (Apr 2019).
How many games has Ricky Sang played?
Our database contains 68 games by Ricky Sang, covering Jan 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 6 draws, 29 losses (48.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ricky Sang?
68 games by Ricky Sang 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.