Prepare against Bryan Enming Lin
IM · United States · World #589 classical · FIDE ID 30987121
When preparing against Bryan Enming Lin, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (98%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense as Black, 31.3% over 32 games.
Our database contains 1,139 games by Bryan Enming Lin, covering Jun 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Bryan Enming Lin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bryan Enming Lin 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 | 2,500 | 2,506 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,206 | 2,248 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,483 | 2,483 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,139 | 603 | 170 | 366 | 52.9% |
| As White | 589 | 327 | 82 | 180 | 55.5% |
| As Black | 550 | 276 | 88 | 186 | 50.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bryan Enming Lin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bryan Enming Lin's side.
First moves as White (589 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 581 | 98.6% | 62.3% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 1.0% | 58.3% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 62.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Lin usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Lin usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Lin usually continues d4 (64.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 58.3% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Lin usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Lin usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (246 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 160 | 65.0% | 53.4% |
| c5 | 82 | 33.3% | 67.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (188 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 185 | 98.4% | 59.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Bryan Enming Lin's chess games
All 1,139 games by Bryan Enming Lin in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2022 - Sep 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: 603 wins, 170 draws, 366 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 110 | 62/18/30 | 56.4% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 81 | 51/6/24 | 63.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 67 | 32/9/26 | 47.8% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 45 | 25/7/13 | 55.6% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 40 | 22/5/13 | 55.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 22 | 14/2/6 | 63.6% |
| C41 | Philidor | 17 | 13/2/2 | 76.5% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 15 | 12/2/1 | 80.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 15 | 8/1/6 | 53.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 45 | 22/10/13 | 48.9% |
| A15 | English Opening | 41 | 21/7/13 | 51.2% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 36 | 20/7/9 | 55.6% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 32 | 10/5/17 | 31.3% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 31 | 15/7/9 | 48.4% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 29 | 13/6/10 | 44.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 28 | 18/4/6 | 64.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 22 | 11/5/6 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 20 | 13/2/5 | 65.0% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 19 | 9/6/4 | 47.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,708 | 3rd 3-0 Thursday | C41 |
| Mar 2024 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,680 | Titled Tue Late | C67 |
| May 2024 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,676 | Titled Tue Late | E90 |
| Feb 2025 | Alexey Sarana | 2,672 | Titled Tue Late | E73 |
| Aug 2024 | David Anton Guijarro | 2,669 | Titled Tue Late | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 798 | 493 | 2,423 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 77 | 46.5 | 2,453 |
| NY IMB President's Day | 2026 | 18 | 13 | 2,407 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,403 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,443 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,492 |
| Chess Kids U13 A | 2024 | 10 | 5 | 2,218 |
| 2026 NY Marshall Labor Day | GM A Invitational | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,519 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bryan Enming Lin's chess games?
1,139 games by Bryan Enming Lin, from Jun 2022 to Sep 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 Bryan Enming Lin has played.
What does Bryan Enming Lin play on the first move as White?
Across 589 games with White in our database, Bryan Enming Lin opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.a3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bryan Enming Lin answers 1...e5 (65% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...g6 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games), 1...a6 (1% of games).
What openings does Bryan Enming Lin play as White?
As White, Bryan Enming Lin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (110 games, 56.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (81 games, 63.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (67 games, 47.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 589 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bryan Enming Lin play as Black?
As Black, Bryan Enming Lin most often plays: King's Indian Defense (45 games, 48.9% win rate); English Opening (41 games, 51.2% win rate); Italian Game (36 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 550 games.
What is Bryan Enming Lin's FIDE rating?
Bryan Enming Lin is currently rated 2,500 in classical chess, 2,206 in rapid and 2,483 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,506 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Bryan Enming Lin played?
Our database contains 1,139 games by Bryan Enming Lin, covering Jun 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 603 wins, 170 draws, 366 losses (52.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bryan Enming Lin?
1,139 games by Bryan Enming Lin 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.