Prepare against Ted Wang
FM · United States · World #4,926 classical · FIDE ID 30990459
Our database contains 78 games by Ted Wang, covering Mar 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ted Wang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ted 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 | 2,276 | 2,313 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,198 | 2,198 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,082 | 2,155 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 34 | 24 | 20 | 43.6% |
| As White | 38 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 40 | 18 | 11 | 11 | 45.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ted Wang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ted Wang's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 100.0% | 59.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 59.2% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Wang usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Wang usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Wang usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 100.0% | 59.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 61.1% |
Ted Wang's chess games
All 78 games by Ted Wang in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 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: 34 wins, 24 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B35 | Sicilian | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E65 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Illya Nyzhnyk | 2,576 | National Open | B90 |
| Jul 2026 | Bilych,Oleksii | 2,457 | 54th Annual World Open | B60 |
| Jun 2026 | Abdsattar,Alisher | 2,429 | World Youth Open U14 2026 | B66 |
| Nov 2025 | De Boros | 2,391 | 19th SPICE Cup Open | B12 |
| Jun 2026 | Golis,Wiktor | 2,367 | World Youth Open U14 2026 | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Open U14 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,268 |
| FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Rapid | O14 | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 2,157 |
| 19th SPICE Cup Open | 2025 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,313 |
| North American Youth | 2024 | 7 | 6.5 | 2,314 |
| National Open | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,441 |
| GEO World Cup-A U12 | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,962 |
| 54th Annual World Open | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 2,514 |
| FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Blitz | O14 | 2026 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,961 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ted Wang's chess games?
78 games by Ted Wang, from Mar 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 Ted Wang has played.
What does Ted Wang play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Ted Wang opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ted Wang answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ted Wang play as White?
As White, Ted Wang's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ted Wang play as Black?
As Black, Ted Wang most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Ted Wang's FIDE rating?
Ted Wang is currently rated 2,276 in classical chess, 2,198 in rapid and 2,082 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,313 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Ted Wang played?
Our database contains 78 games by Ted Wang, covering Mar 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 24 draws, 20 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ted Wang?
78 games by Ted 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.