Prepare against Ray Jin Yap
MYS · World #53,570 classical · FIDE ID 35820896
When preparing against Ray Jin Yap, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 51 games by Ray Jin Yap, covering Nov 2022 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Ray Jin Yap's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ray Jin Yap 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 | 1,881 | 1,922 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,918 | 1,938 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,898 | 1,934 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 23 | 8 | 20 | 45.1% |
| As White | 26 | 9 | 3 | 14 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 25 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 56.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 664 rated games against 525 different opponents, across 87 events in 5 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 205 | 110 | 31 | 64 | 53.7% | 1,607 | 1,672 | 14 |
| Rapid | 291 | 185 | 31 | 75 | 63.6% | 1,604 | 1,709 | 19 |
| Blitz | 85 | 50 | 10 | 25 | 58.8% | 1,589 | 1,678 | 8 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 210 | 59 | 40 | 111 | 28.1% |
| Against lower-rated | 299 | 219 | 28 | 52 | 73.2% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 3 vs FM · 6 vs CM · 1 vs WFM · 2 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
6 tournament wins from 84 events, 3 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 116 | 70 | 23 | 23 | 1,752 | 1,911 |
| 2025 | 191 | 119 | 10 | 62 | 1,711 | 1,802 |
| 2024 | 195 | 111 | 30 | 54 | 1,584 | 1,652 |
| 2023 | 102 | 62 | 11 | 29 | 1,420 | 1,441 |
| 2022 | 60 | 27 | 9 | 24 | 1,232 | 1,156 |
Where Ray Jin Yap has played
Malaysia (76) · Thailand (4) · Australia (3) · Indonesia (3) · Kazakhstan (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ray Jin Yap's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ray Jin Yap's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 100.0% | 40.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 40.4% score
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Yap usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Yap usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Yap usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 83.3% | 70.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 61.1% |
Ray Jin Yap's chess games
All 51 games by Ray Jin Yap in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2022 - Nov 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: 23 wins, 8 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% | |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% | |
| Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Shareef Basil Mohd Shaiden | 1,760 | 2025 Chess Hub U1800 Classical | March | A14 |
| Mar 2025 | Alan Gagloyev | 1,741 | 2025 Chess Hub U1800 Classical | March | E05 |
| Mar 2025 | Norazwan Kamaruzaman | 1,670 | 2025 Chess Hub U1800 Classical | March | B01 |
| Sep 2025 | Yaroslav Slautin | 1,666 | FIDE World Cadet Chess Championships 2025 | Open U10 | C10 |
| Sep 2025 | Raphael RAZAFINDRANO | 1,636 | FIDE World Cadet Chess Championships 2025 | Open U10 | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Cadet Chess Championships 2025 | Open U10 | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,638 |
| 14th KL Master U1800 | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 1,727 |
| 2025 Chess Hub U1800 Classical | November | 2025 | 7 | 6 | 1,853 |
| 12th Subang Jaya Open | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 1,369 |
| 2025 Chess Hub U1800 Classical | March | 2025 | 5 | 4 | 1,938 |
| 12th KLMaster U1800 27-28 Jan 2024 | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 1,369 |
| Chess Hub Double Weekends 2025 | 1st Open Classical | 2025 | 3 | 0 | 1,390 |
| Chess Hub Double Weekends Classical Open Tournament | 2025 | 2 | 2 | 1,985 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ray Jin Yap's chess games?
51 games by Ray Jin Yap, from Nov 2022 to Nov 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 Ray Jin Yap has played.
What does Ray Jin Yap play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Ray Jin Yap opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ray Jin Yap answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ray Jin Yap play as White?
As White, Ray Jin Yap's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ray Jin Yap play as Black?
As Black, Ray Jin Yap most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Ray Jin Yap's FIDE rating?
Ray Jin Yap is currently rated 1,881 in classical chess, 1,918 in rapid and 1,898 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,922 (May 2026).
How many games has Ray Jin Yap played?
Our database contains 51 games by Ray Jin Yap, covering Nov 2022 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 8 draws, 20 losses (45.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ray Jin Yap?
51 games by Ray Jin Yap 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.