Prepare against Tianqi Wang
IM · United States · World #2,414 classical · FIDE ID 2063824
When preparing against Tianqi Wang, expect 1.d4 in 38% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as White, 12.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 601 games by Tianqi Wang, covering Mar 2011 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Tianqi Wang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tianqi 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 | 2,363 | 2,431 | Oct 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,405 | 2,414 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,369 | 2,396 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 601 | 174 | 251 | 176 | 29.0% |
| As White | 301 | 95 | 125 | 81 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 300 | 79 | 126 | 95 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tianqi Wang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tianqi Wang's side.
First moves as White (301 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 113 | 37.5% | 48.2% |
| e4 | 75 | 24.9% | 56.0% |
| Nf3 | 70 | 23.3% | 47.1% |
| c4 | 24 | 8.0% | 64.6% |
| b3 | 18 | 6.0% | 47.2% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 48.2% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Wang usually continues Nf3 (51.7% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Wang usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Wang usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 56.0% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Wang usually continues Nc3 (52.2% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Wang usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Wang usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 53 | 43.8% | 41.5% |
| c5 | 24 | 19.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 13 | 10.7% | 34.6% |
| e6 | 12 | 9.9% | 45.8% |
| d5 | 10 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 5.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 76 | 65.0% | 47.4% |
| d5 | 38 | 32.5% | 55.3% |
| f5 | 3 | 2.6% | 16.7% |
Tianqi Wang's chess games
All 601 games by Tianqi Wang in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2011 - Sep 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: 174 wins, 251 draws, 176 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 32 | 11/11/10 | 34.4% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 26 | 8/9/9 | 30.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 23 | 8/9/6 | 34.8% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 21 | 6/8/7 | 28.6% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 18 | 6/7/5 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 16 | 2/10/4 | 12.5% |
| D02 | London System | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 3/7/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 9/6/8 | 39.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 19 | 6/8/5 | 31.6% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 16 | 4/6/6 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 12 | 3/7/2 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | Aleksandr Lenderman | 2,637 | PRO League Stage | A10 |
| Oct 2018 | Vasif Durarbayli | 2,629 | 12th Saint Louis SPICE Cup Open | A48 |
| Feb 2019 | Evgeny Postny | 2,623 | PRO League Stage | E11 |
| Dec 2023 | Illya Nyzhnyk | 2,611 | Chesterfield SPICE Cup Open | D61 |
| Mar 2019 | Alejandro Ramirez Alvarez | 2,567 | PRO League Stage | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRO League Stage | 2019 | 36 | 14 | 2,382 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Winter IM | 2021 | 27 | 15 | 2,338 |
| Charlotte CCCSA IM B | 2018 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,414 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Spring IM | 2021 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,278 |
| PRO League Atlantic | 2017 | 12 | 2.5 | 2,186 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Summer IM-B | 2022 | 9 | 8 | 2,522 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Fall GM-B | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,446 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Fall GM | 2018 | 9 | 2 | 2,233 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tianqi Wang's chess games?
601 games by Tianqi Wang, from Mar 2011 to Sep 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 Tianqi Wang has played.
What does Tianqi Wang play on the first move as White?
Across 301 games with White in our database, Tianqi Wang opens with 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tianqi Wang answers 1...c6 (44% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Tianqi Wang play as White?
As White, Tianqi Wang's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (32 games, 34.4% win rate); Indian Defense (26 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (23 games, 34.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 301 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tianqi Wang play as Black?
As Black, Tianqi Wang most often plays: Benoni Defense (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Slav Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 300 games.
What is Tianqi Wang's FIDE rating?
Tianqi Wang is currently rated 2,363 in classical chess, 2,405 in rapid and 2,369 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,431 (Oct 2022).
How many games has Tianqi Wang played?
Our database contains 601 games by Tianqi Wang, covering Mar 2011 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 174 wins, 251 draws, 176 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tianqi Wang?
601 games by Tianqi 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.