Prepare against Ethan Tjin Kon Kiem
Suriname · World #53,469 classical · FIDE ID 8206040
When preparing against Ethan Tjin Kon Kiem, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 37 games by Ethan Tjin Kon Kiem, covering Sep 2023 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Ethan Tjin Kon Kiem's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ethan Tjin Kon Kiem 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 | 1,881 | 1,881 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,727 | 1,727 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,754 | 1,754 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 17 | 11 | 9 | 45.9% |
| As White | 21 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 52.4% |
| As Black | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 37.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 184 rated games against 105 different opponents, across 21 events in 6 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 126 | 57 | 35 | 34 | 45.2% | 1,729 | 1,711 | 13 |
| Rapid | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 57.1% | 1,628 | 1,761 | 4 |
| Blitz | 28 | 17 | 3 | 8 | 60.7% | 1,622 | 1,742 | 10 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 65 | 12 | 18 | 35 | 18.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 51 | 32 | 16 | 3 | 62.7% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM · 3 vs CM · 3 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 19 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 1,799 | 1,846 |
| 2025 | 99 | 52 | 24 | 23 | 1,734 | 1,797 |
| 2024 | 20 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 1,759 | 1,612 |
| 2023 | 35 | 20 | 5 | 10 | 1,394 | 1,328 |
| 2022 | 12 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 1,640 | 1,506 |
Where Ethan Tjin Kon Kiem has played
Suriname (15) · Guyana (2) · Aruba (1) · El Salvador (1) · Puerto Rico (1) · TTO (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ethan Tjin Kon Kiem's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ethan Tjin Kon Kiem's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 95.2% | 67.5% |
| b3 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 67.5% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Kiem usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Kiem usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …a6 (5% of these games) — Kiem usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Kiem usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 100.0% | 61.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 1 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Ethan Tjin Kon Kiem's chess games
All 37 games by Ethan Tjin Kon Kiem in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2023 - Nov 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, 11 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Mike McDonald | 1,949 | CARIFTA HYBRID 2026 | Open | B54 |
| Jul 2026 | Kaieem Elizee | 1,839 | CARIFTA HYBRID 2026 | Open | B44 |
| Dec 2025 | Savion Little | 1,788 | XX Festival Centroamericano y del Caribe de la Juventud 2025 | Sub-14 Abs | B07 |
| Dec 2025 | Stefan Marin Rivera | 1,706 | XX Festival Centroamericano y del Caribe de la Juventud 2025 | Sub-14 Abs | B51 |
| Sep 2026 | Harish Pillay | 1,657 | 46th Olympiad 2026 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46th Olympiad 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,969 |
| XX Festival Centroamericano y del Caribe de la Juventud 2025 | Sub-14 Abs | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 1,868 |
| CARIFTA HYBRID 2026 | O16 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,764 |
| CARIFTA HYBRID 2026 | Open | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,849 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ethan Tjin Kon Kiem's chess games?
37 games by Ethan Tjin Kon Kiem, from Sep 2023 to Nov 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 Ethan Tjin Kon Kiem has played.
What does Ethan Tjin Kon Kiem play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Ethan Tjin Kon Kiem opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.b3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ethan Tjin Kon Kiem answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Ethan Tjin Kon Kiem play as White?
As White, Ethan Tjin Kon Kiem's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ethan Tjin Kon Kiem play as Black?
As Black, Ethan Tjin Kon Kiem most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Ethan Tjin Kon Kiem's FIDE rating?
Ethan Tjin Kon Kiem is currently rated 1,881 in classical chess, 1,727 in rapid and 1,754 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,881 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Ethan Tjin Kon Kiem played?
Our database contains 37 games by Ethan Tjin Kon Kiem, covering Sep 2023 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 11 draws, 9 losses (45.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ethan Tjin Kon Kiem?
37 games by Ethan Tjin Kon Kiem 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.