Prepare against Taran Jina
United Kingdom · World #40,766 classical · FIDE ID 426369
Our database contains 136 games by Taran Jina, covering Dec 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Taran Jina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Taran Jina 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 | 1,931 | 1,943 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,875 | 1,970 | Jul 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,980 | 1,981 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 136 | 46 | 28 | 62 | 33.8% |
| As White | 70 | 27 | 17 | 26 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 66 | 19 | 11 | 36 | 28.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Taran Jina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Taran Jina's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 37 | 52.9% | 52.7% |
| e4 | 30 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 4.3% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 53% of White games, 52.7% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Jina usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Jina usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Jina usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Jina usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Jina usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Jina usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 15 | 51.7% | 43.3% |
| d5 | 7 | 24.1% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 5 | 17.2% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 59.1% | 42.3% |
| e6 | 8 | 36.4% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
Taran Jina's chess games
All 136 games by Taran Jina in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2012 - 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: 46 wins, 28 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 19 | 8/4/7 | 42.1% |
| E63 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2017 | Charles H Storey | 2,214 | 104th ch-GBR | A40 |
| Aug 2017 | Steven A Jones | 2,171 | 104th ch-GBR | C18 |
| Apr 2020 | Julian T Ward | 2,169 | chT1-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | A04 |
| Dec 2018 | Sylvain Eche | 2,136 | 10th London Classic Open | A34 |
| Aug 2017 | Martin P Burrows | 2,115 | 104th ch-GBR | E63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF U16 | 2015 | 14 | 7 | 1,777 |
| 103rd ch-GBR | 2016 | 10 | 2 | 1,780 |
| 104th ch-GBR | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 2,222 |
| Rotterdam Basamro Blitz Open | 2015 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,739 |
| ch-GBR 100th U14 | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,694 |
| ENG Terafinal | 2017 | 6 | 3 | 133 |
| chT3S-BCF 1314 (4NCL) | 2014 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,907 |
| Birmingham Open | 2020 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,205 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Taran Jina's chess games?
136 games by Taran Jina, from Dec 2012 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 Taran Jina has played.
What does Taran Jina play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Taran Jina opens with 1.Nf3 (53% of games), 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Taran Jina answers 1...e6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...e6 (36% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Taran Jina play as White?
As White, Taran Jina's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Taran Jina play as Black?
As Black, Taran Jina most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Taran Jina's FIDE rating?
Taran Jina is currently rated 1,931 in classical chess, 1,875 in rapid and 1,980 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,943 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Taran Jina played?
Our database contains 136 games by Taran Jina, covering Dec 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 28 draws, 62 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Taran Jina?
136 games by Taran Jina 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.