Prepare against Kris Chan
FM · Australia · World #14,206 classical · FIDE ID 3216349
Our database contains 117 games by Kris Chan, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kris Chan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kris Chan 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 | 2,114 | 2,201 | Apr 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,042 | 2,042 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,000 | 2,035 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 40 | 20 | 57 | 34.2% |
| As White | 61 | 22 | 10 | 29 | 36.1% |
| As Black | 56 | 18 | 10 | 28 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kris Chan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kris Chan's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 46 | 75.4% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 14 | 23.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Chan usually continues c4 (38.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Chan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (4% of these games) — Chan usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Chan usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Chan usually continues d4 (12.5% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Chan usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 17 | 81.0% | 52.9% |
| e5 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 64.7% | 36.4% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 17.6% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 17.6% | 50.0% |
Kris Chan's chess games
All 117 games by Kris Chan in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 40 wins, 20 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D15 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Brodie McClymont | 2,415 | 58th Begonia Open | B59 |
| Apr 2026 | Yi Ren Daniel Chan | 2,295 | 2026 Melbourne International Open | Rapid | C00 |
| Mar 2016 | Andrew Brown | 2,187 | 54th Doeberl Cup | D31 |
| Jul 2016 | Jakob Bratkovic | 2,186 | World ol U16 | D45 |
| Sep 2015 | Jelmer Veltman | 2,184 | ch-Hong Kong Open | A44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Jolimark Open | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,866 |
| 2026 Melbourne International Open | Rapid | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,011 |
| Oceania zt 3.6 | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,117 |
| Melbourne Australasian IM | 2018 | 9 | 2 | 2,044 |
| Australian Masters IM | 2016 | 9 | 1 | 1,949 |
| Adelaide Lidums GM | 2018 | 9 | 0.5 | 2,091 |
| ch-OCE U20 | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,137 |
| ch-Hong Kong Open | 2015 | 8 | 5 | 1,910 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kris Chan's chess games?
117 games by Kris Chan, from May 2012 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 Kris Chan has played.
What does Kris Chan play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Kris Chan opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kris Chan answers 1...e6 (81% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (65% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games).
What openings does Kris Chan play as White?
As White, Kris Chan's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kris Chan play as Black?
As Black, Kris Chan most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Keres Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Kris Chan's FIDE rating?
Kris Chan is currently rated 2,114 in classical chess, 2,042 in rapid and 2,000 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,201 (Apr 2016).
How many games has Kris Chan played?
Our database contains 117 games by Kris Chan, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 20 draws, 57 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kris Chan?
117 games by Kris Chan 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.