Prepare against Jimmy Tan
Singapore · World #33,642 classical · FIDE ID 129057499
When preparing against Jimmy Tan, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 44 games by Jimmy Tan, covering Jan 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jimmy Tan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jimmy 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 | 1,966 | 1,966 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,855 | 1,855 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,886 | 1,886 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 15 | 9 | 20 | 34.1% |
| As White | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 24 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jimmy Tan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jimmy Tan's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 95.0% | 47.4% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 47.4% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Tan usually continues Bf4 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Tan usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Tan usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Tan usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 69.2% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 64.3% |
Jimmy Tan's chess games
All 44 games by Jimmy Tan in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2016 - 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: 15 wins, 9 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D06 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Niels Skou | 2,089 | 33rd World Senior 50+ | A31 |
| Jul 2026 | Dominic Bucher | 2,078 | 59th Biel MTO 2026 | D00 |
| Apr 2023 | Asef Alashtar | 2,007 | Reykjavik Open | C41 |
| Jul 2026 | Josephine Damen | 1,971 | 59th Biel MTO 2026 | A45 |
| Jul 2026 | Dimitrios Alexakis | 1,959 | 59th Biel Rapid Open 2026 | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33rd World Senior 50+ | 2025 | 10 | 4 | 1,970 |
| 59th Biel MTO 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 4 | 2,002 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,821 |
| 47th Arco Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 1,911 |
| 59th Biel Rapid Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,921 |
Interactive opening tree from all 44 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jimmy Tan's chess games?
44 games by Jimmy Tan, from Jan 2016 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 Jimmy Tan has played.
What does Jimmy Tan play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Jimmy Tan opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jimmy Tan answers 1...c6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jimmy Tan play as White?
As White, Jimmy Tan's most-played openings in our database are: London System (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Colle System (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jimmy Tan play as Black?
As Black, Jimmy Tan most often plays: Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Jimmy Tan's FIDE rating?
Jimmy Tan is currently rated 1,966 in classical chess, 1,855 in rapid and 1,886 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,966 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Jimmy Tan played?
Our database contains 44 games by Jimmy Tan, covering Jan 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 9 draws, 20 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jimmy Tan?
44 games by Jimmy 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.