Prepare against Wesley Wang
FM · United States · World #3,292 classical · FIDE ID 2072823
When preparing against Wesley Wang, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 118 games by Wesley Wang, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wesley Wang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wesley 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 | 2,326 | 2,341 | Jan 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,199 | 2,199 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 45 | 38 | 35 | 38.1% |
| As White | 61 | 27 | 17 | 17 | 44.3% |
| As Black | 57 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wesley Wang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wesley Wang's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 61 | 100.0% | 58.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 58.2% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Wang usually continues Nf3 (71.2% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Wang usually continues Nf3 (30.8% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Wang usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 60.0% | 63.9% |
| c5 | 9 | 30.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 10.0% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 85.7% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Wesley Wang's chess games
All 118 games by Wesley Wang in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2014 - 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: 45 wins, 38 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2018 | Javokhir Sindarov | 2,513 | World ol U16 | C25 |
| Mar 2019 | Alder Escobar Forero | 2,471 | New York Marshall Spring IM | C25 |
| Jan 2023 | Raja Harshit | 2,466 | chT-Pan American Intercollegiate | B51 |
| Jan 2018 | Titas Stremavicius | 2,432 | Charlotte CCCSA Winter IM | B51 |
| May 2018 | Alonso Zapata | 2,415 | 2nd North Eastern Masters IM | C88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte CCCSA Winter IM | 2019 | 18 | 12 | 2,430 |
| Windsor NAYCC U12 | 2016 | 9 | 7 | 2,067 |
| New York Marshall Spring IM | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,365 |
| Charlotte CCCSA IM | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 2,158 |
| Wch U10 | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,706 |
| 3rd Washington Congress | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,179 |
| 2nd North Eastern Masters IM | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,350 |
| World ol U16 | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,369 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wesley Wang's chess games?
118 games by Wesley Wang, from Jul 2014 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 Wesley Wang has played.
What does Wesley Wang play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Wesley Wang opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wesley Wang answers 1...e5 (60% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Wesley Wang play as White?
As White, Wesley Wang's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wesley Wang play as Black?
As Black, Wesley Wang most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Wesley Wang's FIDE rating?
Wesley Wang is currently rated 2,326 in classical chess and 2,199 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,341 (Jan 2024).
How many games has Wesley Wang played?
Our database contains 118 games by Wesley Wang, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 38 draws, 35 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wesley Wang?
118 games by Wesley 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.