Prepare against Tian Sang
FM · United States · World #8,875 classical · FIDE ID 2055198
Our database contains 98 games by Tian Sang, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tian Sang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tian Sang 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 | 2,188 | 2,328 | Jun 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,167 | 2,171 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,092 | 2,171 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 40 | 34 | 24 | 40.8% |
| As White | 49 | 22 | 18 | 9 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 49 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 36.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tian Sang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tian Sang's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 46 | 93.9% | 63.0% |
| f4 | 3 | 6.1% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 63.0% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Sang usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Sang usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Sang usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 6% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Sang usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Sang usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 100.0% | 46.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 12 | 57.1% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 42.9% | 61.1% |
Tian Sang's chess games
All 98 games by Tian Sang in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - 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: 40 wins, 34 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2014 | Yang Shen | 2,475 | 24th North American Open | C37 |
| Feb 2016 | Costin-Valeriu Cozianu | 2,392 | ch-Washington State | A86 |
| Feb 2016 | Roland Feng | 2,327 | ch-Washington State | A03 |
| Feb 2017 | Raymond Kaufman | 2,283 | ch-Washington State | B48 |
| Feb 2016 | Bryce Tiglon | 2,281 | ch-Washington State | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Washington State | 2020 | 53 | 30.5 | 2,251 |
| ch-Washington Class Master | 2012 | 12 | 7 | 2,261 |
| USA tt | 2014 | 10 | 4 | 2,203 |
| ch-Washington State Premier | 2010 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,316 |
| ch-Washington Class Masters | 2014 | 5 | 4 | 2,329 |
| Washington Challengers Cup | 2009 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,994 |
| 24th North American Open | 2014 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,515 |
| 12 Seattle Masters A | 2017 | 2 | 1 | 1,921 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tian Sang's chess games?
98 games by Tian Sang, from Mar 2010 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 Tian Sang has played.
What does Tian Sang play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Tian Sang opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.f4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tian Sang answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games).
What openings does Tian Sang play as White?
As White, Tian Sang's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 57.1% win rate); King's Gambit (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tian Sang play as Black?
As Black, Tian Sang most often plays: Dutch Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Tian Sang's FIDE rating?
Tian Sang is currently rated 2,188 in classical chess, 2,167 in rapid and 2,092 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,328 (Jun 2016).
How many games has Tian Sang played?
Our database contains 98 games by Tian Sang, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 34 draws, 24 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tian Sang?
98 games by Tian Sang 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.