Prepare against Ryan Hwang
New Zealand · World #97,602 classical · FIDE ID 4313313
When preparing against Ryan Hwang, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%).
Our database contains 75 games by Ryan Hwang, covering Feb 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ryan Hwang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ryan Hwang 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 | 1,736 | 1,815 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,697 | 1,758 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,740 | 1,800 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 28 | 8 | 39 | 37.3% |
| As White | 38 | 12 | 4 | 22 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 37 | 16 | 4 | 17 | 43.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ryan Hwang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ryan Hwang's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 37 | 97.4% | 37.8% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 37.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Hwang usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (24% of these games) — Hwang usually continues d4 (22.2% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Hwang usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Hwang usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 93.8% | 56.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 55.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 44.4% | 50.0% |
Ryan Hwang's chess games
All 75 games by Ryan Hwang 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: 28 wins, 8 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B58 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | E Charmova | 1,852 | 132nd ch-NZL Rapid | B72 |
| Jan 2023 | Guy Burns | 1,783 | 130th ch-NZL Open B | E91 |
| Jan 2022 | Ross Black | 1,669 | ch-NZL Major Open | B56 |
| Oct 2022 | Levi Paxton | 1,668 | ch-South Island | E67 |
| Jan 2022 | Philip Mukkattu | 1,580 | ch-NZL Major Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-North Island | 2022 | 17 | 6.5 | 1,447 |
| ch-NZL U18 Open | 2023 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,656 |
| ch-NZL Major Open | 2022 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,413 |
| 130th ch-NZL Open B | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,581 |
| ch-South Island | 2022 | 5 | 2 | 1,758 |
| NSCC 2026 | Summer Cup | 2026 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,583 |
| Auckland Waitangi Open | 2023 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,448 |
| NSCC 2026 | Autumn Tournament | 2026 | 3 | 2 | 1,815 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ryan Hwang's chess games?
75 games by Ryan Hwang, 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 Ryan Hwang has played.
What does Ryan Hwang play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Ryan Hwang opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ryan Hwang answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games).
What openings does Ryan Hwang play as White?
As White, Ryan Hwang's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ryan Hwang play as Black?
As Black, Ryan Hwang most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Ryan Hwang's FIDE rating?
Ryan Hwang is currently rated 1,736 in classical chess, 1,697 in rapid and 1,740 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,815 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Ryan Hwang played?
Our database contains 75 games by Ryan Hwang, covering Feb 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 8 draws, 39 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ryan Hwang?
75 games by Ryan Hwang 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.