Prepare against Choow Tun Yap
Bahrain · World #62,874 classical · FIDE ID 10500065
When preparing against Choow Tun Yap, expect 1.d4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game as White, 30.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 71 games by Choow Tun Yap, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Choow Tun Yap's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Choow Tun Yap 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 | 1,846 | 2,028 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,924 | 1,986 | Jan 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,870 | 2,045 | Feb 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 17 | 16 | 38 | 23.9% |
| As White | 40 | 10 | 8 | 22 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 31 | 7 | 8 | 16 | 22.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Choow Tun Yap's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Choow Tun Yap's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 75.0% | 35.0% |
| e4 | 10 | 25.0% | 35.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 35.0% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Yap usually continues e3 (23.1% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Yap usually continues e3 (64.3% score)
- …b6 (7% of these games) — Yap usually continues e3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 35.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Yap usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Yap usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Yap usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 54.5% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 58.3% | 35.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 25.0% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
Choow Tun Yap's chess games
All 71 games by Choow Tun Yap in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 17 wins, 16 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 20 | 6/3/11 | 30.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E65 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2002 | Charles Kayle | 2,084 | Olympiad-35 | B85 |
| Oct 2002 | Michael Siban | 2,025 | Olympiad-35 | B19 |
| Oct 2000 | Richard Battin | 2,020 | Olympiad-34 | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-34 | 2000 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,054 |
| Olympiad-35 | 2002 | 11 | 5 | 2,128 |
| 1st ASEAN Open | 2001 | 9 | 4 | 2,140 |
| Brunei Campomanes Memorial | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,020 |
| 22nd SEA Games Open | 2003 | 8 | 0.5 | 2,036 |
| ch-ASEAN 9 Veterans | 2008 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,247 |
| ch-ASEAN Veterans 10th | 2009 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,348 |
| 1st Asia Clubs | 2008 | 5 | 1 | 1,905 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Choow Tun Yap's chess games?
71 games by Choow Tun Yap, from Apr 2009 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 Choow Tun Yap has played.
What does Choow Tun Yap play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Choow Tun Yap opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Choow Tun Yap answers 1...c6 (55% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Choow Tun Yap play as White?
As White, Choow Tun Yap's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Choow Tun Yap play as Black?
As Black, Choow Tun Yap most often plays: Slav Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Choow Tun Yap's FIDE rating?
Choow Tun Yap is currently rated 1,846 in classical chess, 1,924 in rapid and 1,870 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,028 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Choow Tun Yap played?
Our database contains 71 games by Choow Tun Yap, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 16 draws, 38 losses (23.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Choow Tun Yap?
71 games by Choow Tun Yap 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.