Prepare against Brian Tay
United States · World #21,251 classical · FIDE ID 30941083
Our database contains 104 games by Brian Tay, covering Sep 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Brian Tay's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Brian Tay 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 | 2,047 | 2,130 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,059 | 2,071 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,927 | 1,928 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 36 | 16 | 52 | 34.6% |
| As White | 56 | 17 | 12 | 27 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 48 | 19 | 4 | 25 | 39.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Brian Tay's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Brian Tay's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 47 | 83.9% | 40.4% |
| d4 | 9 | 16.1% | 44.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 40.4% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Tay usually continues Nf3 (23.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Tay usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Tay usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Tay usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …d6 (22% of these games) — Tay usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …a5 (11% of these games) — Tay usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 100.0% | 32.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 100.0% | 58.8% |
Brian Tay's chess games
All 104 games by Brian Tay in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2017 - 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: 36 wins, 16 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| B58 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B60 | Sicilian | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Robert Hungaski | 2,471 | Titled Tue Early | A49 |
| Dec 2024 | Sergey Dmitriev | 2,312 | Titled Tue Late | B50 |
| Dec 2024 | Dmitrij Skurikhin | 2,288 | Titled Tue Late | C02 |
| Dec 2024 | Jorge Carlos Antonio | 2,277 | Titled Tue Late | B67 |
| Jul 2024 | Ivan Paquico Rodriguez | 2,184 | Titled Tue Early | B73 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 22 | 8.5 | 2,131 |
| ch-PNWCC Online Blitz | 2020 | 12 | 4 | 1,990 |
| 14th PNWCC Online Blitz JP | 2020 | 10 | 3 | 2,001 |
| PNWCC Online Masters | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,841 |
| Eastern Open 46th | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,977 |
| ch-Pan American U12 | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,662 |
| PNWCC Super G60 Jan Gp2 | 2021 | 6 | 3 | 1,907 |
| PNWCC Super G60 Feb Gp2 | 2021 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,998 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Brian Tay's chess games?
104 games by Brian Tay, from Sep 2017 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 Brian Tay has played.
What does Brian Tay play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Brian Tay opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Brian Tay answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Brian Tay play as White?
As White, Brian Tay's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Brian Tay play as Black?
As Black, Brian Tay most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 26.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Brian Tay's FIDE rating?
Brian Tay is currently rated 2,047 in classical chess, 2,059 in rapid and 1,927 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,130 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Brian Tay played?
Our database contains 104 games by Brian Tay, covering Sep 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 16 draws, 52 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Brian Tay?
104 games by Brian Tay 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.