Prepare against Joon Hoong Chay
MYS · World #51,112 classical · FIDE ID 5792231
When preparing against Joon Hoong Chay, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation as White, 57.9% over 19 games.
Our database contains 65 games by Joon Hoong Chay, covering Jan 2019 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Joon Hoong Chay's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joon Hoong Chay 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 | 1,890 | 1,902 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,781 | 1,793 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,674 | 1,714 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 33 | 13 | 19 | 50.8% |
| As White | 35 | 20 | 7 | 8 | 57.1% |
| As Black | 30 | 13 | 6 | 11 | 43.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2018-2026): 766 rated games against 537 different opponents, across 104 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 388 | 214 | 74 | 100 | 55.2% | 1,595 | 1,696 | 15 |
| Rapid | 246 | 146 | 19 | 81 | 59.3% | 1,617 | 1,675 | 10 |
| Blitz | 68 | 36 | 7 | 25 | 52.9% | 1,605 | 1,631 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 239 | 67 | 44 | 128 | 28.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 434 | 283 | 66 | 85 | 65.2% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 1 vs FM · 3 vs CM · 2 vs WIM · 4 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
6 tournament wins from 99 events, 3 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 104 | 53 | 25 | 26 | 1,678 | 1,758 |
| 2025 | 142 | 74 | 24 | 44 | 1,729 | 1,791 |
| 2024 | 174 | 108 | 20 | 46 | 1,680 | 1,803 |
| 2023 | 183 | 104 | 24 | 55 | 1,442 | 1,529 |
| 2022 | 96 | 57 | 15 | 24 | 1,451 | 1,535 |
| 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1,482 | 1,482 |
| 2020 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1,828 | 1,771 |
| 2019 | 42 | 23 | 1 | 18 | 1,690 | 1,667 |
| 2018 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1,400 | 1,515 |
Where Joon Hoong Chay has played
Malaysia (103) · Thailand (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joon Hoong Chay's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joon Hoong Chay's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 85.7% | 70.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 5.7% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Chay usually continues Nc3 (65.6% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Chay usually continues Nc3 (72.7% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Chay usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Chay usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 14 | 87.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 50.0% | 90.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Joon Hoong Chay's chess games
All 65 games by Joon Hoong Chay in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2019 - Nov 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: 33 wins, 13 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 19 | 11/4/4 | 57.9% |
| A43 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Reversed Chigorin | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Saragossa Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Micah Young | 1,883 | 15th Penang Open A | A80 |
| Dec 2023 | Muhammad Andi Rajasa | 1,849 | 15th Penang Open A | D00 |
| Mar 2026 | Muhammad Emir Rasyid Emran | 1,785 | 6th Chess Hub U1800 Classical Tournament | — |
| Dec 2023 | Maximiliano Marrhuimawan | 1,784 | 15th Penang Open A | B08 |
| Dec 2023 | Sotimin Muhalip | 1,764 | ch-MAS Rapid Seniors | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th Penang Open A | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,944 |
| 13th KL Master U1800 | 2024 | 8 | 6 | 1,820 |
| 12th KLMaster U1800 27-28 Jan 2024 | 2024 | 8 | 6.5 | 1,682 |
| 12th Subang Jaya Open | 2024 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,677 |
| ch-MAS Rapid Seniors | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 1,711 |
| 1st Gombak U1800 Classical | 2024 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,809 |
| 6th Chess Hub U1800 Classical Tournament | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1,797 |
| 7th Chess Hub Double Weekends Open Classical | 2026 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,462 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joon Hoong Chay's chess games?
65 games by Joon Hoong Chay, from Jan 2019 to Nov 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 Joon Hoong Chay has played.
What does Joon Hoong Chay play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Joon Hoong Chay opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joon Hoong Chay answers 1...c6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games).
What openings does Joon Hoong Chay play as White?
As White, Joon Hoong Chay's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (19 games, 57.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joon Hoong Chay play as Black?
As Black, Joon Hoong Chay most often plays: Benoni Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Joon Hoong Chay's FIDE rating?
Joon Hoong Chay is currently rated 1,890 in classical chess, 1,781 in rapid and 1,674 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,902 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Joon Hoong Chay played?
Our database contains 65 games by Joon Hoong Chay, covering Jan 2019 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 13 draws, 19 losses (50.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joon Hoong Chay?
65 games by Joon Hoong Chay 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.