Prepare against Gerald Tarn
Bolivia · World #88,911 classical · FIDE ID 3300196
When preparing against Gerald Tarn, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 33 games by Gerald Tarn, covering Jan 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gerald Tarn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerald Tarn 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 | 1,762 | 1,812 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,848 | 1,848 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 8 | 2 | 23 | 24.2% |
| As White | 15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 18 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerald Tarn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerald Tarn's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Tarn usually continues Nf3 (21.4% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Tarn usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (7% of these games) — Tarn usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 50.0% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Gerald Tarn's chess games
All 33 games by Gerald Tarn in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2013 - 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: 8 wins, 2 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Luciano Benedetti | 1,246 | Monte Grande Open | A23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53rd Villa Ballester Open | 2003 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,172 |
| Najdorf Memorial Open | 2002 | 7 | 1 | 1,843 |
| 48th Villa Ballester Open | 1998 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,935 |
| Monte Grande Open | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 1,735 |
| Olivos Open | 1993 | 2 | 1 | 2,310 |
| Najdorf Festival Open | 1998 | 2 | 0 | 1,807 |
| Buenos Aires Open 2 | 1993 | 1 | 0 | 1,875 |
| Boca Juniors Open | 1998 | 1 | 0 | 1,965 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerald Tarn's chess games?
33 games by Gerald Tarn, from Jan 2013 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 Gerald Tarn has played.
What does Gerald Tarn play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Gerald Tarn opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerald Tarn answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games).
What openings does Gerald Tarn play as White?
As White, Gerald Tarn's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerald Tarn play as Black?
As Black, Gerald Tarn most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Gerald Tarn's FIDE rating?
Gerald Tarn is currently rated 1,762 in classical chess, 1,848 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,812 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Gerald Tarn played?
Our database contains 33 games by Gerald Tarn, covering Jan 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 2 draws, 23 losses (24.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerald Tarn?
33 games by Gerald Tarn 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.