Prepare against Emily Cathay Gan
WFM · New Zealand · World #58,490 classical · FIDE ID 4310608
Our database contains 186 games by Emily Cathay Gan, covering Mar 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Emily Cathay Gan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emily Cathay Gan 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 | 1,861 | 1,912 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,837 | 1,855 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,726 | 1,738 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 186 | 67 | 40 | 79 | 36.0% |
| As White | 93 | 40 | 23 | 30 | 43.0% |
| As Black | 93 | 27 | 17 | 49 | 29.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emily Cathay Gan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emily Cathay Gan's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 92 | 98.9% | 54.9% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 99% of White games, 54.9% score
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Gan usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Gan usually continues Nc3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Gan usually continues Nc3 (43.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Gan usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 48.1% | 48.0% |
| g6 | 21 | 40.4% | 54.8% |
| d5 | 5 | 9.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 93.3% | 28.6% |
| c5 | 2 | 6.7% | 25.0% |
Emily Cathay Gan's chess games
All 186 games by Emily Cathay Gan in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2019 - Aug 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: 67 wins, 40 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 34 | 14/8/12 | 41.2% |
| A34 | English Opening | 23 | 11/4/8 | 47.8% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A17 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E03 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Modern Defense | 21 | 10/3/8 | 47.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A02 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Matthew David McNabb | 2,040 | 133rd ch-NZL Open | D44 |
| Jan 2024 | Layla Timergazi | 1,995 | ch-NZL Rapid 131st | E21 |
| Jan 2022 | Fuatai Fuatai | 1,985 | ch-NZL Major Open | B06 |
| Jan 2026 | R.A. Tony Dowden | 1,961 | 133rd ch-NZL Open | A21 |
| Jan 2026 | Quentin J.F. Johnson | 1,959 | 133rd ch-NZL Open | B58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-North Island | 2022 | 17 | 8 | 1,618 |
| ch-NZL Major Open | 2022 | 17 | 7 | 1,485 |
| Wch U12 Girls | 2022 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,312 |
| World Cup U12 Girls Prel | 2021 | 10 | 7 | 1,339 |
| Oceania Age Groups 2026 | Girls | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,906 |
| George Trundle Talents | 2020 | 9 | 2 | 1,030 |
| Asian Online w | 2021 | 9 | 3 | 1,715 |
| 130th ch-NZL Open B | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,871 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emily Cathay Gan's chess games?
186 games by Emily Cathay Gan, from Mar 2019 to Aug 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 Emily Cathay Gan has played.
What does Emily Cathay Gan play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, Emily Cathay Gan opens with 1.c4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emily Cathay Gan answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...g6 (40% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games).
What openings does Emily Cathay Gan play as White?
As White, Emily Cathay Gan's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (34 games, 41.2% win rate); English Opening (23 games, 47.8% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emily Cathay Gan play as Black?
As Black, Emily Cathay Gan most often plays: Modern Defense (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 93 games.
What is Emily Cathay Gan's FIDE rating?
Emily Cathay Gan is currently rated 1,861 in classical chess, 1,837 in rapid and 1,726 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,912 (May 2026).
How many games has Emily Cathay Gan played?
Our database contains 186 games by Emily Cathay Gan, covering Mar 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 40 draws, 79 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emily Cathay Gan?
186 games by Emily Cathay Gan 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.