Prepare against Santiago Jr Tan
Palau · World #55,331 classical · FIDE ID 16601661
When preparing against Santiago Jr Tan, expect 1.e4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (50%).
Our database contains 37 games by Santiago Jr Tan, covering Aug 2017 to Oct 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 | 1,873 | 1,903 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,942 | 1,942 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,003 | 2,003 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 10 | 3 | 24 | 27.0% |
| As White | 18 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 19 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 15.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2017-2026): 225 rated games against 80 different opponents, across 30 events in 4 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 | 70 | 48 | 12 | 10 | 68.6% | 1,690 | 1,894 | 17 |
| Rapid | 45 | 40 | 1 | 4 | 88.9% | 1,658 | 1,984 | 17 |
| Blitz | 81 | 68 | 4 | 9 | 84.0% | 1,652 | 1,942 | 21 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 31 | 9 | 1 | 21 | 29.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 148 | 117 | 15 | 16 | 79.1% |
Wins over titled players: 38 vs CM · 7 vs WFM · 11 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
12 tournament wins from 27 events, 10 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 1,830 | 2,097 |
| 2025 | 35 | 27 | 4 | 4 | 1,838 | 2,060 |
| 2024 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 1,781 | 1,470 |
| 2023 | 16 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 1,662 | 1,837 |
| 2022 | 21 | 10 | 1 | 10 | 1,859 | 1,798 |
| 2021 | 22 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 1,518 | 1,842 |
| 2020 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1,515 | 1,782 |
| 2019 | 44 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 1,626 | 1,921 |
| 2018 | 28 | 20 | 1 | 7 | 1,742 | 1,920 |
| 2017 | 25 | 20 | 3 | 2 | 1,635 | 1,918 |
Where Santiago Jr Tan has played
Palau (27) · Georgia (1) · Hungary (1) · India (1)
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 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 61.1% | 40.9% |
| d4 | 7 | 38.9% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 40.9% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Tan usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (27% of these games) — Tan usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (18% of these games) — Tan usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 39% 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 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 11 | 84.6% | 22.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
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 37 games by Santiago Jr Tan in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2017 - Oct 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: 10 wins, 3 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 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 | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English 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 |
| Sep 2026 | Harish Pillay | 1,657 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | B50 |
| 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 | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,773 |
Interactive opening tree from all 37 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Santiago Jr Tan's chess games?
37 games by Santiago Jr Tan, from Aug 2017 to Oct 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 18 games with White in our database, Santiago Jr Tan opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.d4 (39% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Santiago Jr Tan answers 1...c6 (85% of games), 1...e6 (15% 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 (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 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 (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Santiago Jr Tan's FIDE rating?
Santiago Jr Tan is currently rated 1,873 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 37 games by Santiago Jr Tan, covering Aug 2017 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 3 draws, 24 losses (27.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Santiago Jr Tan?
37 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.