Prepare against Christopher Tanaka
United States · World #104,082 classical · FIDE ID 30998530
When preparing against Christopher Tanaka, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 33 games by Christopher Tanaka, covering Jul 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christopher Tanaka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christopher Tanaka 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 | 1,718 | 1,765 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 12 | 1 | 20 | 36.4% |
| As White | 17 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 16 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christopher Tanaka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christopher Tanaka's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 64.7% | 36.4% |
| d4 | 6 | 35.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 36.4% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Tanaka usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (27% of these games) — Tanaka usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Tanaka usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Tanaka usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Tanaka usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 4 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 37.5% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Christopher Tanaka's chess games
All 33 games by Christopher Tanaka in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2023 - 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: 12 wins, 1 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A35 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | Manuel2 Gonzalez | 2,064 | US Collegiate Blitz | D02 |
| Sep 2020 | Khosla Dhruv | 1,880 | US Collegiate Blitz | A01 |
| Sep 2020 | Masaiti Besa | 1,768 | US Collegiate Blitz | B23 |
| Sep 2021 | Andras Horvath | 1,673 | US Collegiate Blitz | E18 |
| Sep 2020 | Anna Soloduhina | 1,466 | US Collegiate Rapid | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Collegiate Blitz | 2021 | 24 | 9.5 | 1,846 |
| US Collegiate Rapid | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,729 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christopher Tanaka's chess games?
33 games by Christopher Tanaka, from Jul 2023 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 Christopher Tanaka has played.
What does Christopher Tanaka play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Christopher Tanaka opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christopher Tanaka answers 1...c6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Christopher Tanaka play as White?
As White, Christopher Tanaka's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christopher Tanaka play as Black?
As Black, Christopher Tanaka most often plays: Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Christopher Tanaka's FIDE rating?
Christopher Tanaka is currently rated 1,718 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,765 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Christopher Tanaka played?
Our database contains 33 games by Christopher Tanaka, covering Jul 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 1 draws, 20 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christopher Tanaka?
33 games by Christopher Tanaka 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.