Prepare against Kian Guan Lim
MYS · World #53,902 classical · FIDE ID 5753252
Our database contains 33 games by Kian Guan Lim, covering Mar 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kian Guan Lim's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kian Guan Lim 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 | 1,878 | 1,879 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,730 | 1,730 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,705 | 1,787 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 6 | 12 | 15 | 18.2% |
| As White | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 20 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 10.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kian Guan Lim's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kian Guan Lim's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 8 | 61.5% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 38.5% | 20.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Lim usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Lim usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Lim usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 20.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Lim usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Lim usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Lim usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 100.0% | 18.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Kian Guan Lim's chess games
All 33 games by Kian Guan Lim in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2018 - 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: 6 wins, 12 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Aleksandra Samaganova | 1,934 | 12th Sunway Sitges | A11 |
| Dec 2022 | Sri Shiva Kumar Narayanan | 1,380 | 14th Penang Open A | D06 |
| Dec 2023 | Yi Siang Isaac Jenson Tee | 1,328 | 15th Penang Open A | C01 |
| Dec 2023 | Liang Kheng Terry Ong | 1,239 | 15th Penang Open A | D10 |
| Dec 2022 | Vinai Advika | 1,221 | 14th Penang Open A | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th Penang Open A | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 1,500 |
| 15th Penang Open A | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,616 |
| 7th Johor Open A | 2022 | 8 | 3 | 1,635 |
| ch-MAS | 2024 | 5 | 1 | 1,581 |
| 12th Sunway Sitges | 2025 | 1 | 1 | 2,334 |
| 20th Malaysian Open | 2025 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,667 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kian Guan Lim's chess games?
33 games by Kian Guan Lim, from Mar 2018 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 Kian Guan Lim has played.
What does Kian Guan Lim play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Kian Guan Lim opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kian Guan Lim answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Kian Guan Lim play as White?
As White, Kian Guan Lim's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kian Guan Lim play as Black?
As Black, Kian Guan Lim most often plays: Slav Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Kian Guan Lim's FIDE rating?
Kian Guan Lim is currently rated 1,878 in classical chess, 1,730 in rapid and 1,705 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,879 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Kian Guan Lim played?
Our database contains 33 games by Kian Guan Lim, covering Mar 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 12 draws, 15 losses (18.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kian Guan Lim?
33 games by Kian Guan Lim 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.