Prepare against Terrence Tang
CM · Australia · World #13,025 classical · FIDE ID 3244164
Our database contains 182 games by Terrence Tang, covering Nov 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Terrence Tang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Terrence Tang 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 | 2,128 | 2,174 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,761 | 1,761 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,775 | 1,775 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 182 | 62 | 30 | 90 | 34.1% |
| As White | 90 | 31 | 13 | 46 | 34.4% |
| As Black | 92 | 31 | 17 | 44 | 33.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Terrence Tang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Terrence Tang's side.
First moves as White (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 77 | 86.5% | 41.6% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 7.9% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 41.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Tang usually continues d3 (39.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Tang usually continues Nf3 (39.3% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Tang usually continues d4 (45.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Tang usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Tang usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Tang usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 97.4% | 44.6% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 82.5% | 43.9% |
| d5 | 6 | 15.0% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
Terrence Tang's chess games
All 182 games by Terrence Tang in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2019 - 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: 62 wins, 30 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 25 | 9/2/14 | 36.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 22 | 8/4/10 | 36.4% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Guha Mitrabha | 2,515 | Titled Tue Early | B41 |
| Feb 2025 | Diego Rafael Di Berardino | 2,457 | Titled Tue Late | B45 |
| Feb 2025 | Rafael A Vaganian | 2,449 | Titled Tue Late | D15 |
| Mar 2025 | M Annaberdiev | 2,449 | Titled Tue Late | B73 |
| Sep 2024 | Matthew Herman | 2,383 | Titled Tue Early | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 101 | 41.5 | 2,142 |
| ch-AUS | 2026 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,210 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 10 | 3 | 1,896 |
| Sydney Int Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,182 |
| Australasian Masters IM | 2024 | 9 | 2 | 2,057 |
| Melbourne Open | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,001 |
| Sydney NSW Open | 2024 | 6 | 4 | 2,100 |
| NSW Open | 2025 | 6 | 4 | 2,116 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Terrence Tang's chess games?
182 games by Terrence Tang, from Nov 2019 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 Terrence Tang has played.
What does Terrence Tang play on the first move as White?
Across 89 games with White in our database, Terrence Tang opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Terrence Tang answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Terrence Tang play as White?
As White, Terrence Tang's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (25 games, 36.0% win rate); Italian Game (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 90 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Terrence Tang play as Black?
As Black, Terrence Tang most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 92 games.
What is Terrence Tang's FIDE rating?
Terrence Tang is currently rated 2,128 in classical chess, 1,761 in rapid and 1,775 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,174 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Terrence Tang played?
Our database contains 182 games by Terrence Tang, covering Nov 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 30 draws, 90 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Terrence Tang?
182 games by Terrence Tang 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.