Prepare against Junqing Jerome Tao
New Zealand · World #25,969 classical · FIDE ID 4313895
When preparing against Junqing Jerome Tao, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 147 games by Junqing Jerome Tao, covering Apr 2021 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Junqing Jerome Tao's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Junqing Jerome Tao 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 | 2,012 | 2,012 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,984 | 1,984 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,802 | 1,890 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 147 | 56 | 29 | 61 | 38.1% |
| As White | 70 | 36 | 13 | 21 | 51.4% |
| As Black | 77 | 20 | 16 | 40 | 26.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Junqing Jerome Tao's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Junqing Jerome Tao's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 70 | 100.0% | 60.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 60.7% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Tao usually continues Nf3 (54.8% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Tao usually continues Nf3 (86.4% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Tao usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 46.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 11 | 34.4% | 45.5% |
| c5 | 5 | 15.6% | 60.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 70.6% | 27.1% |
| d5 | 10 | 29.4% | 25.0% |
Junqing Jerome Tao's chess games
All 147 games by Junqing Jerome Tao in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2021 - Oct 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: 56 wins, 29 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E10 | Catalan | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Zachary Yu | 2,081 | Bob Wade 2026 | Middle Game Challengers | B92 |
| Jul 2026 | Cohen Young | 1,991 | Auckland Rapid 19 July 2026 | B56 |
| Jan 2025 | Nunilon III Fulo | 1,972 | 132nd ch-NZL Rapid | C44 |
| May 2026 | Philli Park-Tamati | 1,953 | Trusts Open 2026 | A Grade | B41 |
| Jul 2022 | Henry Vital | 1,929 | ch-North Island | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-North Island | 2022 | 16 | 5 | 1,344 |
| ch-NZL U18 Open | 2023 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,378 |
| Bob Wade 2026 | Middle Game Challengers | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,916 |
| 130th ch-NZL Open B | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,483 |
| ACC Chess Festival 2026 | Classic | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,709 |
| FIDE ISCF World Schools Team Championship 2026 | Asian Continental stage | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,826 |
| ch-NZL Major Open | 2022 | 7 | 2 | 1,360 |
| ch-North Island Staurt Memorial | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,545 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Junqing Jerome Tao's chess games?
147 games by Junqing Jerome Tao, from Apr 2021 to Oct 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 Junqing Jerome Tao has played.
What does Junqing Jerome Tao play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Junqing Jerome Tao opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Junqing Jerome Tao answers 1...e5 (47% of games), 1...c6 (34% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Junqing Jerome Tao play as White?
As White, Junqing Jerome Tao's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 85.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Junqing Jerome Tao play as Black?
As Black, Junqing Jerome Tao most often plays: Slav Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Junqing Jerome Tao's FIDE rating?
Junqing Jerome Tao is currently rated 2,012 in classical chess, 1,984 in rapid and 1,802 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,012 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Junqing Jerome Tao played?
Our database contains 147 games by Junqing Jerome Tao, covering Apr 2021 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 29 draws, 61 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Junqing Jerome Tao?
147 games by Junqing Jerome Tao 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.