Prepare against Wilbur Hong
Australia · World #36,330 classical · FIDE ID 3247660
When preparing against Wilbur Hong, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Wilbur Hong, covering Apr 2021 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Wilbur Hong's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wilbur Hong 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 | 1,953 | 1,973 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,933 | 1,933 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,045 | 2,045 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 14 | 4 | 14 | 40.0% |
| As White | 17 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 52.9% |
| As Black | 18 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wilbur Hong's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wilbur Hong's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 94.1% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Hong usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Hong usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Hong usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Hong usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
Wilbur Hong's chess games
All 35 games by Wilbur Hong in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2021 - Oct 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: 14 wins, 4 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E95 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Daniel Poberezovsky | 1,996 | MCC Classic Round Robin | B44 |
| Sep 2026 | Gia Huy (Tony) Nguyen | 1,965 | MCC Classic Round Robin | B00 |
| Apr 2026 | Daniel Solomontchik | 1,931 | 2026 Melbourne International Open | Amateurs | E00 |
| Sep 2026 | Joshua Culbert | 1,922 | MCC Classic Round Robin | D32 |
| Sep 2026 | Anthony Harris | 1,876 | 2026 Victorian Championship Reserves | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Melbourne International Open | Amateurs | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 1,892 |
| 2026 Victorian Junior Championship Rapid Under 18 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,759 |
| MCC Classic Round Robin | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 2,084 |
| 2026 Victorian Junior Championship Blitz Under 18 | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,901 |
| 2026 Melbourne International Open | Blitz | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,788 |
| 59th Begonia Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,825 |
| Melbourne Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,571 |
| 2026 Victorian Championship Reserves | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,276 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wilbur Hong's chess games?
35 games by Wilbur Hong, from Apr 2021 to Oct 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 Wilbur Hong has played.
What does Wilbur Hong play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Wilbur Hong opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wilbur Hong answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Wilbur Hong play as White?
As White, Wilbur Hong's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wilbur Hong play as Black?
As Black, Wilbur Hong most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Wilbur Hong's FIDE rating?
Wilbur Hong is currently rated 1,953 in classical chess, 1,933 in rapid and 2,045 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,973 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Wilbur Hong played?
Our database contains 35 games by Wilbur Hong, covering Apr 2021 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 4 draws, 14 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wilbur Hong?
35 games by Wilbur Hong 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.