Prepare against Joon Hoong Chay
MYS · World #68,893 classical · FIDE ID 5792231
When preparing against Joon Hoong Chay, expect 1.d4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 37 games by Joon Hoong Chay, covering Jan 2019 to Sep 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 | 1,825 | 1,885 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,781 | 1,793 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,674 | 1,714 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 15 | 7 | 15 | 40.5% |
| As White | 21 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 31.3% |
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 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 81.0% | 58.8% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 58.8% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Chay usually continues Nc3 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Chay usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Chay usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Chay usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 77.8% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Joon Hoong Chay's chess games
All 37 games by Joon Hoong Chay in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2019 - Sep 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, 7 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A43 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Reversed Chigorin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Saragossa Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 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 |
| Dec 2023 | Maximiliano Marrhuimawan | 1,784 | 15th Penang Open A | B08 |
| Dec 2023 | Sotimin Muhalip | 1,764 | ch-MAS Rapid Seniors | A04 |
| Jan 2026 | Ngasiman Hj Sapuan | 1,515 | 5th Chess Hub U1800 Classical Tournament | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th Penang Open A | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,944 |
| ch-MAS Rapid Seniors | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 1,711 |
| 12th Subang Jaya Open | 2024 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,677 |
| 7th Chess Hub Double Weekends Open Classical | 2026 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,462 |
| 5th Chess Hub U1800 Classical Tournament | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,403 |
| 3rd Phuket Blue Chevaliers Open | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,831 |
| 5th Blue Chevaliers International Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,104 |
| 21st Malaysian Chess Festival 2026 - Dato Arthur Tan Merdeka Open | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,278 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joon Hoong Chay's chess games?
37 games by Joon Hoong Chay, from Jan 2019 to Sep 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 21 games with White in our database, Joon Hoong Chay opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.c3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joon Hoong Chay answers 1...c6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...g6 (17% 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 (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 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 (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Joon Hoong Chay's FIDE rating?
Joon Hoong Chay is currently rated 1,825 in classical chess, 1,781 in rapid and 1,674 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,885 (May 2025).
How many games has Joon Hoong Chay played?
Our database contains 37 games by Joon Hoong Chay, covering Jan 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 7 draws, 15 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joon Hoong Chay?
37 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.