Prepare against Taffin Khan
CM · Guyana · World #26,993 classical · FIDE ID 19700024
When preparing against Taffin Khan, expect 1.e4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 13.9% over 36 games.
Our database contains 221 games by Taffin Khan, covering Sep 2010 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Taffin Khan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Taffin Khan 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 | 2,005 | 2,066 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,957 | 2,011 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,936 | 2,023 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 221 | 61 | 32 | 128 | 27.6% |
| As White | 107 | 34 | 16 | 57 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 114 | 27 | 16 | 71 | 23.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Taffin Khan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Taffin Khan's side.
First moves as White (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 74 | 69.2% | 40.5% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 18.7% | 35.0% |
| d4 | 13 | 12.1% | 38.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 40.5% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Khan usually continues Nf3 (36.8% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Khan usually continues Bc4 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Khan usually continues d3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 35.0% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Khan usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Khan usually continues b3 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Khan usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 50 | 83.3% | 29.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 6.7% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 70.3% | 40.4% |
| d5 | 8 | 21.6% | 12.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Taffin Khan's chess games
All 221 games by Taffin Khan in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 61 wins, 32 draws, 128 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 23 | 5/1/17 | 21.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| C24 | Vienna Game | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 36 | 5/8/23 | 13.9% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Roman Vidonyak | 2,442 | Titled Tue Late | E51 |
| Jul 2026 | Andres Santiago Garzon Camelo | 2,424 | XXV JCC Santo Domingo 2026 - Rápida Masculino | C26 |
| Jul 2022 | Arkadiusz Skawinski | 2,359 | Titled Tue Early | B22 |
| Aug 2021 | Mark Machin Rivera | 2,341 | Online Olym Div4 E | A25 |
| Jul 2022 | Thi Bao Tram Hoang | 2,288 | Titled Tue Early | B14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 88 | 23 | 1,994 |
| XXV JCC Santo Domingo 2026 - Blitz Masculino | 2026 | 15 | 1.5 | 1,951 |
| XXV JCC Santo Domingo 2026 - Rápida Masculino | 2026 | 14 | 4 | 2,054 |
| Online Olym Div4 E | 2021 | 13 | 4.5 | 1,874 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,087 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 11 | 4 | 2,004 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,076 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 10 | 6 | 2,124 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Taffin Khan's chess games?
221 games by Taffin Khan, from Sep 2010 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 Taffin Khan has played.
What does Taffin Khan play on the first move as White?
Across 107 games with White in our database, Taffin Khan opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Taffin Khan answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Taffin Khan play as White?
As White, Taffin Khan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (23 games, 21.7% win rate); Réti Opening (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Vienna Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 107 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Taffin Khan play as Black?
As Black, Taffin Khan most often plays: Sicilian (36 games, 13.9% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 114 games.
What is Taffin Khan's FIDE rating?
Taffin Khan is currently rated 2,005 in classical chess, 1,957 in rapid and 1,936 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,066 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Taffin Khan played?
Our database contains 221 games by Taffin Khan, covering Sep 2010 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 32 draws, 128 losses (27.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Taffin Khan?
221 games by Taffin Khan 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.