Prepare against Nevil Chan
United Kingdom · World #35,909 classical · FIDE ID 416738
Our database contains 197 games by Nevil Chan, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nevil Chan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nevil 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 | 1,954 | 2,117 | May 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,013 | 2,039 | Aug 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,931 | 2,048 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 197 | 44 | 90 | 63 | 22.3% |
| As White | 85 | 19 | 38 | 28 | 22.4% |
| As Black | 112 | 25 | 52 | 35 | 22.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nevil Chan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nevil Chan's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 82 | 96.5% | 44.5% |
| b3 | 2 | 2.4% | 75.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 44.5% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Chan usually continues Nc3 (46.6% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Chan usually continues Nc3 (43.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Chan usually continues Nc3 (35.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 2% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Chan usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Chan usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 32 | 55.2% | 42.2% |
| b6 | 26 | 44.8% | 42.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 16 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 11 | 39.3% | 45.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
Nevil Chan's chess games
All 197 games by Nevil Chan in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 44 wins, 90 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 30 | 5/16/9 | 16.7% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| C41 | Rat Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Owen Defense | 26 | 5/12/9 | 19.2% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 22 | 5/11/6 | 22.7% |
| B00 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B00 | English Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A10 | English Opening | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2013 | Richard F Holmes | 2,270 | 4NCL Rapid | A40 |
| Apr 2021 | Michael Harris | 2,234 | chT1-BCF S3 (4NCL) online | D01 |
| Nov 2010 | Philip A Tozer | 2,151 | chT2-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | A10 |
| Jan 2011 | Daniel B Rosen | 2,125 | chT2-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | B00 |
| May 2009 | Peter Shaw | 2,123 | chT3-BCF 0809 (4NCL) | A50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | 2011 | 11 | 7 | 2,194 |
| chT2-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 10 | 4 | 1,857 |
| 4NCL Div 2 2024-25 | 2025 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,810 |
| chT2-BCF 9798 (4NCL) | 1998 | 8 | 3 | 1,923 |
| ch-4NCL Rapid | 2013 | 7 | 2 | 1,948 |
| chT2a-BCF 1112 (4NCL) | 2012 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,893 |
| chT2-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,968 |
| chT3Sa-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,991 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nevil Chan's chess games?
197 games by Nevil Chan, from Jul 2011 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 Nevil Chan has played.
What does Nevil Chan play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Nevil Chan opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nevil Chan answers 1...Nc6 (55% of games), 1...b6 (45% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nc6 (57% of games), 1...b6 (39% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Nevil Chan play as White?
As White, Nevil Chan's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (30 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (11 games, 18.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nevil Chan play as Black?
As Black, Nevil Chan most often plays: Owen Defense (26 games, 19.2% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (22 games, 22.7% win rate); Réti Opening (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 112 games.
What is Nevil Chan's FIDE rating?
Nevil Chan is currently rated 1,954 in classical chess, 2,013 in rapid and 1,931 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,117 (May 2012).
How many games has Nevil Chan played?
Our database contains 197 games by Nevil Chan, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 90 draws, 63 losses (22.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nevil Chan?
197 games by Nevil 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.