Prepare against Derek Jin
United States · World #26,265 classical · FIDE ID 30920329
When preparing against Derek Jin, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 41 games by Derek Jin, covering Jun 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Derek Jin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Derek Jin 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 | 2,010 | 2,010 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 16 | 11 | 14 | 39.0% |
| As White | 20 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 52.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Derek Jin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Derek Jin's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 95.0% | 39.5% |
| h3 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 39.5% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Jin usually continues Nf3 (27.8% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Jin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Jin usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.h3 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Jin usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 100.0% | 64.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Derek Jin's chess games
All 41 games by Derek Jin in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2017 - 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: 16 wins, 11 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Clemenz Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| E07 | Catalan | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Sergei Lobanov | 2,515 | FIDE World Uni Teams A | C50 |
| Jun 2020 | Rohan Talukdar | 2,402 | Emerald City Open | B56 |
| Mar 2020 | Eric Li | 2,333 | 2nd PNWCC Online Blitz JP | B56 |
| Jul 2022 | Eugene Yanayt | 2,080 | 50th World Open | E07 |
| Mar 2020 | Merric Hu | 2,080 | 2nd PNWCC Online Blitz JP | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd PNWCC Online Blitz JP | 2020 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,246 |
| PNWCC Online Masters WOO | 2020 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,137 |
| FIDE World Uni Teams A | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 2,415 |
| PNWCC Online Masters | 2020 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,934 |
| Emerald City Open | 2020 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,463 |
| 50th World Open | 2022 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,314 |
| 49th Continental Open | 2019 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,747 |
| FIDE World Uni Teams KO | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,349 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Derek Jin's chess games?
41 games by Derek Jin, from Jun 2017 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 Derek Jin has played.
What does Derek Jin play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Derek Jin opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.h3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Derek Jin answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Derek Jin play as White?
As White, Derek Jin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Derek Jin play as Black?
As Black, Derek Jin most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Derek Jin's FIDE rating?
Derek Jin is currently rated 2,010 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,010 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Derek Jin played?
Our database contains 41 games by Derek Jin, covering Jun 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 11 draws, 14 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Derek Jin?
41 games by Derek Jin 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.