Prepare against Santiago Jr Tan
Palau · World #48,644 classical · FIDE ID 16601661
When preparing against Santiago Jr Tan, expect 1.e4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (50%).
Our database contains 30 games by Santiago Jr Tan, covering Aug 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Santiago Jr Tan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Santiago Jr 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 | 1,899 | 1,903 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,942 | 1,942 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,003 | 2,003 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 7 | 2 | 21 | 23.3% |
| As White | 15 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 15 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 13.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Santiago Jr Tan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Santiago Jr Tan's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 8 | 53.3% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 46.7% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Tan usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Tan usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Tan usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 42.9% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Tan usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Tan usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Tan usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 100.0% | 27.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 1 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
Santiago Jr Tan's chess games
All 30 games by Santiago Jr Tan in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2017 - Sep 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: 7 wins, 2 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Paul Wojciechowski | 1,904 | Olympiad-43 | D00 |
| Aug 2022 | Gerda Nevska | 1,840 | Olympiad-44 | B06 |
| Sep 2018 | Komlan Kouessan Amewounou | 1,758 | Olympiad-43 | B08 |
| Oct 2018 | Tomas Fernandes | 1,627 | Olympiad-43 | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 10 | 3 | 1,804 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 10 | 4 | 1,905 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 9 | 1 | 1,470 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | III | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,051 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Santiago Jr Tan's chess games?
30 games by Santiago Jr Tan, from Aug 2017 to Sep 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 Santiago Jr Tan has played.
What does Santiago Jr Tan play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Santiago Jr Tan opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (47% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Santiago Jr Tan answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Santiago Jr Tan play as White?
As White, Santiago Jr Tan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Santiago Jr Tan play as Black?
As Black, Santiago Jr Tan most often plays: Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Bird's opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Santiago Jr Tan's FIDE rating?
Santiago Jr Tan is currently rated 1,899 in classical chess, 1,942 in rapid and 2,003 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,903 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Santiago Jr Tan played?
Our database contains 30 games by Santiago Jr Tan, covering Aug 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 2 draws, 21 losses (23.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Santiago Jr Tan?
30 games by Santiago Jr 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.