Prepare against Hong Ghee Tan
MYS · World #62,854 classical · FIDE ID 5700663
When preparing against Hong Ghee Tan, expect 1.c4 in 32% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 50 games by Hong Ghee Tan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hong Ghee Tan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hong Ghee Tan 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 | 1,846 | 2,150 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,868 | 1,868 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 28.0% |
| As White | 25 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 28.0% |
| As Black | 25 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hong Ghee Tan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hong Ghee Tan's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 8 | 32.0% | 56.3% |
| d4 | 7 | 28.0% | 35.7% |
| e4 | 6 | 24.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 16.0% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 32% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Tan usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Tan usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Tan usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 35.7% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Tan usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Tan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 10 | 55.6% | 35.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 38.9% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
Hong Ghee Tan's chess games
All 50 games by Hong Ghee Tan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 14 wins, 18 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| E21 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E08 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1989 | Ali Al Sulaiti | 2,270 | chT-Asia final 8th | D52 |
| Jul 1989 | Deepthi Hewageegane | 2,250 | chT-Asia final 8th | B85 |
| Dec 2014 | Johnharry Pereira | 1,792 | 6th Penang Open | A18 |
| Dec 2015 | Yi Ning Chuah | 1,665 | 7th Penang Open | C68 |
| Dec 2014 | Yen Hoe Ooi | 1,663 | 6th Penang Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Penang Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,682 |
| 5th Penang Open A | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,716 |
| 7th Penang Open | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,638 |
| 6th Penang Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,987 |
| 1st Penang Mini Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,971 |
| chT-Asia final 8th | 1989 | 3 | 2 | 2,443 |
| chT-UTP Team | 2017 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,872 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hong Ghee Tan's chess games?
50 games by Hong Ghee Tan, from Apr 2003 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 Hong Ghee Tan has played.
What does Hong Ghee Tan play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Hong Ghee Tan opens with 1.c4 (32% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hong Ghee Tan answers 1...c6 (56% of games), 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Hong Ghee Tan play as White?
As White, Hong Ghee Tan's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hong Ghee Tan play as Black?
As Black, Hong Ghee Tan most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Hong Ghee Tan's FIDE rating?
Hong Ghee Tan is currently rated 1,846 in classical chess, 1,868 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,150 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Hong Ghee Tan played?
Our database contains 50 games by Hong Ghee Tan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 18 draws, 18 losses (28.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hong Ghee Tan?
50 games by Hong Ghee Tan 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.