In May–June 2006, Wang gained the FIDE Master title and an IM norm at the 37th Chess Olympiad in Turin.

He shared second place, behind Zhao Zong-Yuan of Australia, with a score of 61⁄2/9 that enabled him to be awarded the International Master (IM) title.

Players included Grandmasters Dibyendu Barua, Oscar Panno, Friðrik Ólafsson and Nona Gaprindashvili.

The New Zealand Chess Federation is seeking to provide the best tournament format and funding vehicle to maximise his chances for success, which they estimate a budget of $50,000 is required.

[6] He began this European tour with the 24th Cappelle La Grande Open (16–23 February 2008) in Spain.