Prepare against Brian Jiang
Canada · World #27,503 classical · FIDE ID 2627922
Our database contains 179 games by Brian Jiang, covering May 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Brian Jiang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Brian Jiang 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 | 2,001 | 2,001 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,950 | 1,955 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,091 | 2,091 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 179 | 77 | 18 | 84 | 43.0% |
| As White | 87 | 43 | 10 | 34 | 49.4% |
| As Black | 92 | 34 | 8 | 50 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Brian Jiang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Brian Jiang's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 51 | 58.6% | 55.9% |
| d4 | 36 | 41.4% | 54.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 59% of White games, 55.9% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Jiang usually continues Nc3 (69.4% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Jiang usually continues g3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Jiang usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 54.2% score
- …Nf6 (78% of these games) — Jiang usually continues c4 (55.4% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Jiang usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Jiang usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 50 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 97.1% | 37.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Brian Jiang's chess games
All 179 games by Brian Jiang in the Chess.ceo database (May 2017 - 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: 77 wins, 18 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D81 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 17 | 6/3/8 | 35.3% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Mahdavi,Reza | 2,485 | 3rd 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | B48 |
| Apr 2024 | Mikhail Golubev | 2,461 | Titled Tue Late | E81 |
| Dec 2024 | Nikita Matinian | 2,415 | Titled Tue Late | B30 |
| Apr 2024 | Ivan Aldokhin | 2,413 | Titled Tue Late | E70 |
| Apr 2024 | Timofey Smirnov | 2,368 | Titled Tue Late | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 86 | 40.5 | 2,228 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,292 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,125 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,288 |
| ch-Canada U20 Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,005 |
| Kingston Canada zt | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,153 |
| ch-CAN U20 | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,773 |
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 2,092 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Brian Jiang's chess games?
179 games by Brian Jiang, from May 2017 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 Brian Jiang has played.
What does Brian Jiang play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Brian Jiang opens with 1.c4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Brian Jiang answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Brian Jiang play as White?
As White, Brian Jiang's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (12 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (11 games, 54.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Brian Jiang play as Black?
As Black, Brian Jiang most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (10 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 92 games.
What is Brian Jiang's FIDE rating?
Brian Jiang is currently rated 2,001 in classical chess, 1,950 in rapid and 2,091 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,001 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Brian Jiang played?
Our database contains 179 games by Brian Jiang, covering May 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 77 wins, 18 draws, 84 losses (43.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Brian Jiang?
179 games by Brian Jiang 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.