Prepare against Kevin Pan
FM · United States · World #3,636 classical · FIDE ID 30915708
Our database contains 184 games by Kevin Pan, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kevin Pan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kevin Pan 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 | 2,315 | 2,333 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,233 | 2,233 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 184 | 67 | 43 | 74 | 36.4% |
| As White | 93 | 38 | 26 | 29 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 91 | 29 | 17 | 45 | 31.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kevin Pan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kevin Pan's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 85 | 91.4% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 6 | 6.5% | 8.3% |
| b3 | 2 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Pan usually continues Nc3 (62.9% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Pan usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Pan usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 8.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Pan usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Pan usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 49 | 98.0% | 43.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 85.2% | 45.7% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 14.8% | 62.5% |
Kevin Pan's chess games
All 184 games by Kevin Pan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 67 wins, 43 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 35 | 15/14/6 | 42.9% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Colle System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 16 | 4/3/9 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2020 | Vladislav Kovalev | 2,648 | PNWCC Thanksgiving Open | C77 |
| Nov 2022 | Mukhiddin Madaminov | 2,442 | Titled Tue Late | C77 |
| Nov 2022 | Piotr Sabuk | 2,426 | Titled Tue Late | B15 |
| Jan 2025 | Mikel Huerga Leache | 2,400 | Titled Tue Late | D05 |
| Nov 2022 | Dagur Arngrimsson | 2,382 | Titled Tue Late | B26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 68 | 29 | 2,192 |
| Wch U10 | 2016 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,679 |
| PNWCC Thanksgiving Open | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,434 |
| PNWCC Online Masters WOO | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 2,167 |
| Windsor NAYCC U10 | 2016 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,715 |
| PNWCC WOW Open | 2020 | 8 | 4 | 2,220 |
| PNWCC Online Masters Artist Point | 2020 | 8 | 3 | 2,147 |
| 48th World Open | 2020 | 8 | 3 | 2,039 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kevin Pan's chess games?
184 games by Kevin Pan, from Apr 2016 to Jul 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 Kevin Pan has played.
What does Kevin Pan play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, Kevin Pan opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kevin Pan answers 1...e5 (98% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (85% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games).
What openings does Kevin Pan play as White?
As White, Kevin Pan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (35 games, 42.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kevin Pan play as Black?
As Black, Kevin Pan most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (8 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is Kevin Pan's FIDE rating?
Kevin Pan is currently rated 2,315 in classical chess and 2,233 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,333 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Kevin Pan played?
Our database contains 184 games by Kevin Pan, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 43 draws, 74 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kevin Pan?
184 games by Kevin Pan 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.