Prepare against Sai Kong Tsang
United Kingdom · World #61,829 classical · FIDE ID 2402432
When preparing against Sai Kong Tsang, expect 1.d4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game as White, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 146 games by Sai Kong Tsang, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sai Kong Tsang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sai Kong Tsang 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 | 1,849 | 1,956 | Apr 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 146 | 44 | 39 | 63 | 30.1% |
| As White | 74 | 23 | 15 | 36 | 31.1% |
| As Black | 72 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sai Kong Tsang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sai Kong Tsang's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 44 | 59.5% | 36.4% |
| e4 | 17 | 23.0% | 44.1% |
| g3 | 9 | 12.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 5.4% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 36.4% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Tsang usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Tsang usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Tsang usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 44.1% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Tsang usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Tsang usually continues d3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Tsang usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 79.5% | 41.9% |
| d6 | 4 | 10.3% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 7.7% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 92.3% | 47.9% |
| d6 | 2 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Sai Kong Tsang's chess games
All 146 games by Sai Kong Tsang in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 44 wins, 39 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A47 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | Keith Ruxton | 2,373 | Dundee & Angus Open | E97 |
| Jan 2009 | Ian A Marks | 2,256 | Dundee & Angus Open | A70 |
| Jul 2016 | Mark J L Orr | 2,166 | 123rd ch-SCO | D41 |
| Nov 2011 | George Neave | 2,126 | Oban Open | E68 |
| Nov 2011 | Elaine Bamber | 2,120 | Oban Open | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dundee & Angus Open | 2014 | 37 | 14.5 | 1,872 |
| Oban Open | 2012 | 21 | 9.5 | 1,959 |
| Ayr Open | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 2,010 |
| 115th ch-SCO | 2008 | 9 | 3 | 1,865 |
| 123rd ch-SCO | 2016 | 8 | 4 | 2,026 |
| 119th ch-SCO | 2012 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,973 |
| 125th ch-SCO | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,901 |
| Scottish Int Open | 2025 | 7 | 4 | 1,884 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sai Kong Tsang's chess games?
146 games by Sai Kong Tsang, from Oct 2008 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 Sai Kong Tsang has played.
What does Sai Kong Tsang play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Sai Kong Tsang opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games), 1.g3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sai Kong Tsang answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games).
What openings does Sai Kong Tsang play as White?
As White, Sai Kong Tsang's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Hungarian Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sai Kong Tsang play as Black?
As Black, Sai Kong Tsang most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Sai Kong Tsang's FIDE rating?
Sai Kong Tsang is currently rated 1,849 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,956 (Apr 2018).
How many games has Sai Kong Tsang played?
Our database contains 146 games by Sai Kong Tsang, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 39 draws, 63 losses (30.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sai Kong Tsang?
146 games by Sai Kong Tsang 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.