Richard Wang IM

Richard Wang: The Chess Virtuoso with a Clever Twist

Richard Wang, also known in the chess realm as RichardCWang, proudly holds the esteemed title of International Master granted by FIDE. A player whose game blends relentless determination with tactical wizardry, Richard has dazzled opponents in all time controls, from the lightning-fast Bullet to the strategic depths of Rapid and even the more reflective Daily games.

Rise Through the Ranks

Starting his recorded journey in 2012, Richard showed early flair by blitzing his way to a peak Blitz rating surpassing 2100, and an even more impressive Bullet rating soaring close to 2400. Over the next decade, his penchant for quick, tactical chess proved unstoppable, with notable peaks like a Blitz rating of 2721 and a jaw-dropping Rapid high score of 2703 by 2023.

Battle-Tested and Battle-Ready

With over 750 Bullet games recorded in 2020 alone (talk about commitment!), he amassed 431 wins and refined a ruthless fighting spirit. Richard’s comeback rate is a staggering 91.44%, and his win rate after losing a piece shoots up to an astonishing 98.78%, proving that when the chips are down, he’s just warming up.

A Strategic Mind with a Winning Streak

Richard's longest winning streak stands at an impressive 35 games — quite the feat and a clear testament that when he's "in the zone," no opponent is safe. His average moves per win hover around 78, suggesting that success is rarely rushed; instead, it’s carefully brewed in an intricate dance across the board.

Openings: The Best Kept Secret

Richard is so secretive about his opening repertoire that even his openings are classified as "Top Secret" — and with a win rate surpassing 61% in Blitz and an astonishing 83% in Daily games using those secret lines, his opponents would likely pay good money to get a sneak peek.

Psychological Edge & Playing Style

Known for his resilience, Richard has a low early resignation rate of just under 7%, refusing to throw in the towel easily. Despite an occasional tilt factor of 8 (because even titans have their bad days), he maintains a strong performance consistency, winning about 58% of his games with White and 57% with Black.

Off the Board

When not masterminding his next move, Richard has a quirky sense of humor — because after all, checkmates are far more enjoyable when you can laugh at yourself in between the serious mind games.

In short, Richard Wang is not just a chess player; he's a relentless strategist, a comeback king, and a secretive opening enthusiast who keeps his opponents guessing and spectators captivated.