Prepare against Mary Joy Tan
PHL · World #62,270 classical · FIDE ID 5217970
When preparing against Mary Joy Tan, expect 1.d4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 38 games by Mary Joy Tan, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mary Joy Tan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mary Joy 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 | 1,848 | 1,909 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,768 | 1,799 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,849 | 1,849 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 19 | 8 | 11 | 50.0% |
| As White | 20 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 55.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mary Joy Tan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mary Joy Tan's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 60.0% | 79.2% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 79.2% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Tan usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Tan usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Tan usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 40% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Tan usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Tan usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Tan usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 75.0% | 83.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 50.0% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
Mary Joy Tan's chess games
All 38 games by Mary Joy Tan in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - 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: 19 wins, 8 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E01 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E07 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Lada Ilyina | 1,977 | World Cup U18 Girls Prel | B30 |
| Nov 2022 | Patil Bhagyashree | 1,921 | ch-Asia U20 Girls | E06 |
| Aug 2021 | Kristel Meliss Diaz Charpentier | 1,898 | World Cup U18 Girls Prel | A40 |
| Jun 2013 | Tran Gia Thu Pham | 1,649 | ch-ASEAN U10 Girls 14th | D05 |
| Jun 2013 | Jia-Tien Chua | 1,469 | ch-ASEAN U10 Girls 14th | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup U18 Girls Prel | 2021 | 10 | 6 | 1,881 |
| ch-PHI U12 w | 2014 | 10 | 6.5 | – |
| ch-ASEAN U10 Girls 14th | 2013 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,689 |
| ch-Asia U20 Girls | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,862 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mary Joy Tan's chess games?
38 games by Mary Joy Tan, from Jul 2013 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 Mary Joy Tan has played.
What does Mary Joy Tan play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Mary Joy Tan opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.Nf3 (40% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mary Joy Tan answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (50% of games).
What openings does Mary Joy Tan play as White?
As White, Mary Joy Tan's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Colle System (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mary Joy Tan play as Black?
As Black, Mary Joy Tan most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Mary Joy Tan's FIDE rating?
Mary Joy Tan is currently rated 1,848 in classical chess, 1,768 in rapid and 1,849 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,909 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Mary Joy Tan played?
Our database contains 38 games by Mary Joy Tan, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 8 draws, 11 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mary Joy Tan?
38 games by Mary Joy 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.