Prepare against Jimmy Tan
Singapore · World #36,312 classical · FIDE ID 129057499
Our database contains 35 games by Jimmy Tan, covering Jan 2016 to Jul 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 | 1,953 | 1,953 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,845 | 1,845 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,886 | 1,886 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 34.3% |
| As White | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 20 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 40.0% |
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 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 93.3% | 39.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 39.3% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Tan usually continues Bf4 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Tan usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Tan usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Tan usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 70.0% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Jimmy Tan's chess games
All 35 games by Jimmy Tan in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2016 - 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: 12 wins, 6 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| 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% |
| D06 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | N Skou | 2,089 | 33rd World Senior 50+ | A31 |
| Apr 2023 | Asef Alashtar | 2,007 | Reykjavik Open | C41 |
| Jul 2026 | Dimitrios Alexakis | 1,954 | 59th Biel International Chess Festival 2026 | Open | Rapid (RAP) | A45 |
| Oct 2025 | Manuel Calcari | 1,816 | 47th Arco Open | B10 |
| Jul 2026 | Noe Koehler | 1,814 | 59th Biel International Chess Festival 2026 | Open | Rapid (RAP) | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33rd World Senior 50+ | 2025 | 10 | 4 | 1,970 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,821 |
| 47th Arco Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 1,911 |
| 59th Biel International Chess Festival 2026 | Open | Rapid (RAP) | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 1,865 |
| 59th Biel International Chess Festival 2026 | Open | Masters (MTO) | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,247 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jimmy Tan's chess games?
Chess.ceo has 35 of Jimmy Tan's games from Jan 2016 to Jul 2026, free to browse and replay move by move on the interactive board — no signup needed. The preparation view groups all of them into an opening tree so you can see every line Jimmy Tan has played.
What does Jimmy Tan play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Jimmy Tan opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jimmy Tan answers 1...c6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (30% 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 (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 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 20 games.
What is Jimmy Tan's FIDE rating?
Jimmy Tan is currently rated 1,953 in classical chess, 1,845 in rapid and 1,886 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,953 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Jimmy Tan played?
Our database contains 35 games by Jimmy Tan, covering Jan 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 6 draws, 16 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jimmy Tan?
Open Jimmy Tan's player page on Chess.ceo and start a free preparation session: it scans all 35 of their games, shows their repertoire move by move in an opening tree, and highlights the lines where they score worst — so you know exactly where to aim. No signup required to explore.