Prepare against Simon Wang
DEU · World #64,367 classical · FIDE ID 34605398
When preparing against Simon Wang, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 39 games by Simon Wang, covering Sep 2021 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Simon Wang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simon 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 | 1,841 | 1,900 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 5 | 19 | 15 | 12.8% |
| As White | 18 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 11.1% |
| As Black | 21 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 14.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simon Wang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simon Wang's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 18 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Wang usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Wang usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Wang usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 13 | 100.0% | 42.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
Simon Wang's chess games
All 39 games by Simon Wang in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2021 - 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: 5 wins, 19 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 9 | 0/5/4 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Deniz Klein | 1,913 | Heusenstamm Schloss Open | A20 |
| Nov 2024 | Nico Lang | 1,896 | Heusenstamm Schloss Open | B11 |
| May 2023 | Sara Schirmer | 1,406 | ch-GER U25-B | B13 |
| Aug 2023 | Eva Polackova | 1,240 | ch-EU Union U12 | A21 |
| Aug 2023 | Lorena Peglau | 1,178 | ch-EU Union U12 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heusenstamm Schloss Open | 2025 | 14 | 5.5 | 1,855 |
| ch-GER U25-B | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 1,320 |
| ch-EU Union U12 | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,173 |
| 42nd St Veit Open | 2023 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,832 |
| 28th OIBM | 2025 | 3 | 1 | 2,003 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simon Wang's chess games?
39 games by Simon Wang, from Sep 2021 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 Simon Wang has played.
What does Simon Wang play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Simon Wang opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon Wang answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...f5 (40% of games).
What openings does Simon Wang play as White?
As White, Simon Wang's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (9 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simon Wang play as Black?
As Black, Simon Wang most often plays: Caro-Kann (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Simon Wang's FIDE rating?
Simon Wang is currently rated 1,841 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,900 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Simon Wang played?
Our database contains 39 games by Simon Wang, covering Sep 2021 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 19 draws, 15 losses (12.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simon Wang?
39 games by Simon 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.