Prepare against Jia-Tien Chua
WCM · MYS · World #46,252 classical · FIDE ID 5710006
When preparing against Jia-Tien Chua, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (66% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 37.5% over 40 games.
Our database contains 283 games by Jia-Tien Chua, covering Aug 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jia-Tien Chua's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jia-Tien Chua 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 | 1,908 | 1,933 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,810 | 1,830 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,788 | 1,797 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 283 | 127 | 48 | 108 | 44.9% |
| As White | 144 | 63 | 27 | 54 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 139 | 64 | 21 | 54 | 46.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jia-Tien Chua's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jia-Tien Chua's side.
First moves as White (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 143 | 99.3% | 53.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 53.1% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Chua usually continues Nc3 (53.7% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Chua usually continues Nf3 (53.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Chua usually continues d4 (73.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Chua usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 47 | 66.2% | 46.8% |
| d5 | 15 | 21.1% | 63.3% |
| e5 | 9 | 12.7% | 55.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 40 | 85.1% | 58.8% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 12.8% | 58.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Jia-Tien Chua's chess games
All 283 games by Jia-Tien Chua in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2012 - 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: 127 wins, 48 draws, 108 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 40 | 15/12/13 | 37.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 12/2/8 | 54.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 17 | 10/1/6 | 58.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 14 | 9/0/5 | 64.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D05 | Colle System | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2018 | Emmanuel Senador | 2,326 | 1st Penang Mini Open | B22 |
| Nov 2018 | Dimitrios Katopodis | 2,310 | World ol U16 | D12 |
| Jul 2023 | Torben Sorensen | 2,283 | Phuket Blue Chevaliers Open | D02 |
| Jul 2024 | Nicolas Grandadam | 2,265 | 3rd Phuket Blue Chevaliers Open | D30 |
| Oct 2023 | Vincent Nguyen | 2,252 | Bangkok Rooky Open | D40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U10 Girls | 2013 | 21 | 12 | 1,652 |
| ch-Eastern Asia U20 Girls | 2023 | 17 | 11 | 1,823 |
| Online Olympiad Div3 A | 2021 | 14 | 12.5 | 1,857 |
| World Cup U18 Girls Prel | 2021 | 10 | 7 | 1,875 |
| 8th Penang Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,910 |
| ch-ASEAN U10 Girls 14th | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 1,452 |
| 14th Penang Open A | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,506 |
| Online Olympiad Div2 B | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,923 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jia-Tien Chua's chess games?
283 games by Jia-Tien Chua, from Aug 2012 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 Jia-Tien Chua has played.
What does Jia-Tien Chua play on the first move as White?
Across 144 games with White in our database, Jia-Tien Chua opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jia-Tien Chua answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (85% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Jia-Tien Chua play as White?
As White, Jia-Tien Chua's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (40 games, 37.5% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Italian Game (14 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 144 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jia-Tien Chua play as Black?
As Black, Jia-Tien Chua most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (22 games, 54.5% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 58.8% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (14 games, 64.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 139 games.
What is Jia-Tien Chua's FIDE rating?
Jia-Tien Chua is currently rated 1,908 in classical chess, 1,810 in rapid and 1,788 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,933 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Jia-Tien Chua played?
Our database contains 283 games by Jia-Tien Chua, covering Aug 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 127 wins, 48 draws, 108 losses (44.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jia-Tien Chua?
283 games by Jia-Tien Chua 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.