Prepare against Ralph Tan
United States · World #15,367 classical · FIDE ID 30966590
Our database contains 456 games by Ralph Tan, covering Sep 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ralph Tan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ralph 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 | 2,102 | 2,102 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,996 | 2,011 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,074 | 2,108 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 456 | 211 | 38 | 207 | 46.3% |
| As White | 229 | 112 | 17 | 100 | 48.9% |
| As Black | 227 | 99 | 21 | 107 | 43.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ralph Tan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ralph Tan's side.
First moves as White (229 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 173 | 75.5% | 57.8% |
| Nf3 | 56 | 24.5% | 36.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 57.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Tan usually continues Nf3 (59.3% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Tan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Tan usually continues d4 (54.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 36.6% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Tan usually continues g3 (41.3% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Tan usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Tan usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 79 | 70.5% | 53.8% |
| e6 | 28 | 25.0% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 5 | 4.5% | 80.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 49 | 77.8% | 43.9% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 22.2% | 35.7% |
Ralph Tan's chess games
All 456 games by Ralph Tan in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2019 - 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: 211 wins, 38 draws, 207 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 29 | 8/1/20 | 27.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 24 | 13/1/10 | 54.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 12/1/5 | 66.7% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 17 | 9/1/7 | 52.9% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 11 | 8/0/3 | 72.7% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 29 | 16/1/12 | 55.2% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 16 | 6/2/8 | 37.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 13 | 7/0/6 | 53.8% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 13 | 3/0/10 | 23.1% |
| E05 | Catalan | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | A Pichot | 2,649 | Titled Tue Late | D37 |
| Dec 2024 | Velimir Ivic | 2,620 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
| Dec 2024 | D Naroditsky | 2,619 | Titled Tue Early | E67 |
| Dec 2024 | T Banusz | 2,574 | Titled Tue Early | B33 |
| Nov 2022 | Ori Kobo | 2,554 | Titled Tue Late | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 450 | 229.5 | 2,233 |
| Atlantic City Open 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,233 |
| Louisiana State | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,407 |
| 123rd US Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 2,182 |
| ch-USA High School K12 | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,977 |
| Pan-Am Intercollegiate | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,106 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ralph Tan's chess games?
456 games by Ralph Tan, from Sep 2019 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 Ralph Tan has played.
What does Ralph Tan play on the first move as White?
Across 229 games with White in our database, Ralph Tan opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ralph Tan answers 1...c6 (71% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games).
What openings does Ralph Tan play as White?
As White, Ralph Tan's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (29 games, 27.6% win rate); French: Advance Variation (24 games, 54.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 229 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ralph Tan play as Black?
As Black, Ralph Tan most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (29 games, 55.2% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (13 games, 53.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 227 games.
What is Ralph Tan's FIDE rating?
Ralph Tan is currently rated 2,102 in classical chess, 1,996 in rapid and 2,074 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,102 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Ralph Tan played?
Our database contains 456 games by Ralph Tan, covering Sep 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 211 wins, 38 draws, 207 losses (46.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ralph Tan?
456 games by Ralph 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.