Prepare against Shan Wen Tin
MYS · World #32,595 classical · FIDE ID 5712653
When preparing against Shan Wen Tin, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 60 games by Shan Wen Tin, covering Jan 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Shan Wen Tin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shan Wen Tin 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 | 1,971 | 2,021 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,926 | 1,971 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,881 | 1,884 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 19 | 13 | 28 | 31.7% |
| As White | 27 | 12 | 3 | 12 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 33 | 7 | 10 | 16 | 21.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shan Wen Tin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shan Wen Tin's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 88.9% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Tin usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Tin usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Tin usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Tin usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 10 | 55.6% | 45.0% |
| c5 | 8 | 44.4% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 75.0% | 5.6% |
| d5 | 3 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
Shan Wen Tin's chess games
All 60 games by Shan Wen Tin in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2016 - Aug 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: 19 wins, 13 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Maxim Lavrov | 2,376 | 14th Penang Open A | C45 |
| Dec 2018 | Umar Isomov | 1,949 | 10th Penang Open | B31 |
| Dec 2018 | Peter Frost | 1,896 | 10th Penang Open | B07 |
| Dec 2016 | Zhong Kai Tan | 1,858 | 8th Penang Open | B53 |
| Apr 2026 | Nik Muhd Haziq Nik Norhisham | 1,827 | Malaysian Chess Championship 2026 @ UTeM Melaka | Open | E92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Penang Open | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,672 |
| 10th Penang Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,978 |
| 14th Penang Open A | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,971 |
| 14th ch-ASEAN U12 | 2013 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,465 |
| 7th Johor Open B | 2022 | 8 | 6 | 1,637 |
| 11th Penang Open | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 1,937 |
| Malaysian Chess Championship 2026 @ UTeM Melaka | Open | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,041 |
| 10th Johor Open | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,955 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shan Wen Tin's chess games?
60 games by Shan Wen Tin, from Jan 2016 to Aug 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 Shan Wen Tin has played.
What does Shan Wen Tin play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Shan Wen Tin opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.Nc3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shan Wen Tin answers 1...c6 (56% of games), 1...c5 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Shan Wen Tin play as White?
As White, Shan Wen Tin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shan Wen Tin play as Black?
As Black, Shan Wen Tin most often plays: Benoni Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Shan Wen Tin's FIDE rating?
Shan Wen Tin is currently rated 1,971 in classical chess, 1,926 in rapid and 1,881 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,021 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Shan Wen Tin played?
Our database contains 60 games by Shan Wen Tin, covering Jan 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 13 draws, 28 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shan Wen Tin?
60 games by Shan Wen Tin 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.