Prepare against Justin Tan
GM · Australia · World #506 classical · FIDE ID 3206882
Our database contains 873 games by Justin Tan, covering Apr 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Justin Tan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Justin 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 | 2,510 | 2,533 | Mar 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,402 | 2,403 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,518 | 2,550 | Apr 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 873 | 383 | 276 | 214 | 43.9% |
| As White | 451 | 219 | 129 | 103 | 48.6% |
| As Black | 422 | 164 | 147 | 111 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Justin Tan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Justin Tan's side.
First moves as White (451 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 380 | 84.3% | 61.6% |
| Nf3 | 37 | 8.2% | 73.0% |
| d4 | 29 | 6.4% | 69.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.7% | 83.3% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 61.6% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Tan usually continues Nf3 (65.5% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Tan usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Tan usually continues d4 (58.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 73.0% score
- …d5 (49% of these games) — Tan usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Tan usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Tan usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (166 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 99 | 59.6% | 48.0% |
| e6 | 33 | 19.9% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 19 | 11.4% | 42.1% |
| d5 | 8 | 4.8% | 81.3% |
| c6 | 5 | 3.0% | 80.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 86 | 55.5% | 64.5% |
| d5 | 63 | 40.6% | 65.1% |
| e6 | 4 | 2.6% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Justin Tan's chess games
All 873 games by Justin Tan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 383 wins, 276 draws, 214 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 48 | 25/9/14 | 52.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 42 | 22/12/8 | 52.4% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 27 | 10/10/7 | 37.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 17 | 9/4/4 | 52.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 15 | 10/1/4 | 66.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 5/8/2 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 13 | 10/2/1 | 76.9% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 48 | 20/17/11 | 41.7% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 29 | 3/11/15 | 10.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 25 | 9/9/7 | 36.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 17 | 5/6/6 | 29.4% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 15 | 4/8/3 | 26.7% |
| E54 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 15 | 7/6/2 | 46.7% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 14 | 2/7/5 | 14.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | Ivan Saric | 2,690 | PRO League Stage | C95 |
| Apr 2021 | Hrant Melkumyan | 2,663 | 58th Doeberl Cup | B19 |
| Feb 2018 | Ray Robson | 2,645 | PRO League Stage | B90 |
| Nov 2019 | Daniel Naroditsky | 2,613 | Titled Tue | A11 |
| Apr 2015 | Surya Shekhar Ganguly | 2,603 | 53rd Doeberl Cup | E57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRO League Stage | 2020 | 72 | 31.5 | 2,464 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2020 | 41 | 24.5 | 2,520 |
| Australian Open | 2018 | 20 | 14 | 2,333 |
| Oceania zt | 2013 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,150 |
| ch-GBR blitz | 2019 | 15 | 13 | 2,653 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | 2025 | 12 | 6 | 2,508 |
| 103rd ch-GBR | 2016 | 11 | 8 | 2,580 |
| ch-Victoria | 2013 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,355 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Justin Tan's chess games?
873 games by Justin Tan, from Apr 2008 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 Justin Tan has played.
What does Justin Tan play on the first move as White?
Across 451 games with White in our database, Justin Tan opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Justin Tan answers 1...e5 (60% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Justin Tan play as White?
As White, Justin Tan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (48 games, 52.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (42 games, 52.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (27 games, 37.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 451 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Justin Tan play as Black?
As Black, Justin Tan most often plays: Slav Defense (48 games, 41.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (29 games, 10.3% win rate); Catalan (25 games, 36.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 422 games.
What is Justin Tan's FIDE rating?
Justin Tan is currently rated 2,510 in classical chess, 2,402 in rapid and 2,518 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,533 (Mar 2022).
How many games has Justin Tan played?
Our database contains 873 games by Justin Tan, covering Apr 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 383 wins, 276 draws, 214 losses (43.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Justin Tan?
873 games by Justin 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.