Prepare against Taira Tyler Tanaka
FM · Canada · World #5,957 classical · FIDE ID 7002351
When preparing against Taira Tyler Tanaka, expect 1.e4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation as Black, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 743 games by Taira Tyler Tanaka, covering Dec 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Taira Tyler Tanaka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Taira Tyler Tanaka 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 | 2,249 | 2,316 | Jun 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,265 | 2,265 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 743 | 318 | 137 | 288 | 42.8% |
| As White | 370 | 169 | 61 | 140 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 373 | 149 | 76 | 148 | 39.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Taira Tyler Tanaka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Taira Tyler Tanaka's side.
First moves as White (370 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 215 | 58.1% | 54.0% |
| Nf3 | 115 | 31.1% | 50.9% |
| d4 | 20 | 5.4% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 18 | 4.9% | 61.1% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 54.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Tanaka usually continues Nf3 (49.4% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Tanaka usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Tanaka usually continues Nc3 (60.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 50.9% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Tanaka usually continues g3 (46.5% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Tanaka usually continues g3 (45.6% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Tanaka usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (182 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 113 | 62.1% | 52.7% |
| c6 | 60 | 33.0% | 53.3% |
| e5 | 7 | 3.8% | 28.6% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 88 | 73.9% | 44.9% |
| d5 | 29 | 24.4% | 43.1% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Taira Tyler Tanaka's chess games
All 743 games by Taira Tyler Tanaka in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2015 - 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: 318 wins, 137 draws, 288 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 50 | 25/6/19 | 50.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 43 | 18/7/18 | 41.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 20 | 7/3/10 | 35.0% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 9/3/8 | 45.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 46 | 21/7/18 | 45.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 20 | 11/3/6 | 55.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 19 | 9/4/6 | 47.4% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| A26 | English Opening | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 16 | 3/4/9 | 18.8% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| A48 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2020 | Peter Svidler | 2,723 | Titled Tue | B76 |
| Apr 2020 | Yuriy Kuzubov | 2,643 | Titled Tue | E65 |
| Jul 2020 | Volodymyr Onyshchuk | 2,633 | 33rd Leon Blitz Open | B31 |
| Jun 2020 | Baadur Jobava | 2,603 | Titled Tue | B11 |
| Jun 2020 | Evgeny Romanov | 2,599 | Titled Tue | C60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 370 | 184 | 2,290 |
| Quebec Open | 2023 | 26 | 14 | 2,160 |
| Montreal Open | 2025 | 24 | 15 | 2,174 |
| Laval Open | 2024 | 21 | 13.5 | 2,164 |
| ch-CAN U12 | 2017 | 13 | 8.5 | 1,666 |
| ch-Quebec U20 | 2019 | 12 | 7 | 2,184 |
| 30th North American Blitz Open | 2020 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,280 |
| Montreal CMA Quebec Young Stars #01 | 2017 | 10 | 3 | 1,869 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Shawn Rodrigue-Lemieux (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Taira Tyler Tanaka's chess games?
743 games by Taira Tyler Tanaka, from Dec 2015 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 Taira Tyler Tanaka has played.
What does Taira Tyler Tanaka play on the first move as White?
Across 370 games with White in our database, Taira Tyler Tanaka opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.Nf3 (31% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Taira Tyler Tanaka answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Taira Tyler Tanaka play as White?
As White, Taira Tyler Tanaka's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (50 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (43 games, 41.9% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (20 games, 35.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 370 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Taira Tyler Tanaka play as Black?
As Black, Taira Tyler Tanaka most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (46 games, 45.7% win rate); Sicilian (20 games, 55.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (19 games, 47.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 373 games.
What is Taira Tyler Tanaka's FIDE rating?
Taira Tyler Tanaka is currently rated 2,249 in classical chess, 2,265 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,316 (Jun 2023).
How many games has Taira Tyler Tanaka played?
Our database contains 743 games by Taira Tyler Tanaka, covering Dec 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 318 wins, 137 draws, 288 losses (42.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Taira Tyler Tanaka?
743 games by Taira Tyler Tanaka 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.