Prepare against Tao Pang
GM · China · World #1,087 classical · FIDE ID 8609950
Our database contains 457 games by Tao Pang, covering Nov 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tao Pang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tao Pang 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 | 2,444 | 2,501 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,325 | 2,333 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,382 | 2,382 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 457 | 154 | 195 | 108 | 33.7% |
| As White | 231 | 95 | 94 | 42 | 41.1% |
| As Black | 226 | 59 | 101 | 66 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tao Pang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tao Pang's side.
First moves as White (231 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 90 | 39.0% | 55.0% |
| d4 | 76 | 32.9% | 63.2% |
| c4 | 53 | 22.9% | 69.8% |
| e4 | 10 | 4.3% | 60.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 39% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Pang usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Pang usually continues d4 (54.5% score)
- …c5 (4% of these games) — Pang usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 63.2% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Pang usually continues c4 (61.4% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Pang usually continues c4 (72.7% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Pang usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 103 | 83.1% | 47.6% |
| c6 | 10 | 8.1% | 45.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 4.0% | 80.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 57 | 82.6% | 49.1% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 15.9% | 54.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Tao Pang's chess games
All 457 games by Tao Pang in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2013 - 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: 154 wins, 195 draws, 108 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 42 | 15/21/6 | 35.7% |
| E61 | English Opening | 31 | 10/12/9 | 32.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 22 | 8/11/3 | 36.4% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 18 | 5/12/1 | 27.8% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A15 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 8/1/0 | 88.9% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A13 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 27 | 5/10/12 | 18.5% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 24 | 5/13/6 | 20.8% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 23 | 9/5/9 | 39.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 20 | 6/6/8 | 30.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 14 | 2/7/5 | 14.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 11 | 1/9/1 | 9.1% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | Xiangzhi Bu | 2,709 | chT-CHN Div-A | D39 |
| Sep 2020 | Jinshi Bai | 2,618 | SCO National Chess Online | D76 |
| May 2025 | Jingyao Tin | 2,601 | Asian Individual Blitz | D43 |
| Jun 2026 | Shirov,A | 2,597 | FIDE World Rapid Team | D40 |
| Jan 2020 | Andrey Sumets | 2,566 | Montebelluna Elite Open | E52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CHN B | 2018 | 21 | 11 | 2,243 |
| chT-CHN Div-A | 2024 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,428 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2026 | 12 | 3.5 | 2,350 |
| chT-CHN B | 2019 | 12 | 6 | 2,361 |
| 2nd Belgrade Summer IM-A | 2019 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,433 |
| chT-CHN Div-A Rapid | 2022 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,329 |
| 56th Wch U20 | 2017 | 11 | 6 | 2,394 |
| 57th Wch U20 | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 2,450 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tao Pang's chess games?
457 games by Tao Pang, from Nov 2013 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 Tao Pang has played.
What does Tao Pang play on the first move as White?
Across 231 games with White in our database, Tao Pang opens with 1.Nf3 (39% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.c4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tao Pang answers 1...e6 (83% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Tao Pang play as White?
As White, Tao Pang's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (42 games, 35.7% win rate); English Opening (31 games, 32.3% win rate); Indian Defense (22 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 231 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tao Pang play as Black?
As Black, Tao Pang most often plays: Indian Defense (27 games, 18.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (24 games, 20.8% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (23 games, 39.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 226 games.
What is Tao Pang's FIDE rating?
Tao Pang is currently rated 2,444 in classical chess, 2,325 in rapid and 2,382 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,501 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Tao Pang played?
Our database contains 457 games by Tao Pang, covering Nov 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 154 wins, 195 draws, 108 losses (33.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tao Pang?
457 games by Tao Pang 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.