Prepare against Tian Tian
WGM · China · World #15,924 classical · FIDE ID 8602417
When preparing against Tian Tian, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 12.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 304 games by Tian Tian, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tian Tian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tian Tian 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 | 2,096 | 2,340 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,110 | 2,183 | Jul 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,997 | 2,069 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 304 | 112 | 92 | 100 | 36.8% |
| As White | 154 | 66 | 43 | 45 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 150 | 46 | 49 | 55 | 30.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tian Tian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tian Tian's side.
First moves as White (154 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 153 | 99.4% | 56.9% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 56.9% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Tian usually continues Nc3 (48.9% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Tian usually continues Nf3 (57.6% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Tian usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Tian usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 59 | 76.6% | 46.6% |
| c5 | 16 | 20.8% | 59.4% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.6% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 27 | 52.9% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 23 | 45.1% | 47.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Tian Tian's chess games
All 304 games by Tian Tian in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 112 wins, 92 draws, 100 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 44 | 17/9/18 | 38.6% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 16 | 2/4/10 | 12.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13 | 2/8/3 | 15.4% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2001 | Emil Anka | 2,425 | Budapest FS02 IM-A | B25 |
| Oct 2025 | Mo Zhai | 2,385 | CHN DivA KO Rd1-2 | B11 |
| Dec 2002 | Eva Moser | 2,371 | 19th Wch U20 Girls | A07 |
| May 2010 | Xiaobing Gu | 2,361 | 4th All China Games | B23 |
| Feb 2001 | Ante Jurkovic | 2,349 | Budapest FS02 IM-A | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS12 IM-B | 2001 | 23 | 14 | 2,363 |
| Tapolca Open | 2001 | 15 | 9 | 2,283 |
| Asian Blitz Women 2026 | 2026 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,961 |
| 19th Wch U20 Girls | 2002 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,294 |
| Budapest FS02 IM-A | 2001 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,413 |
| Budapest FS11 IM | 2001 | 11 | 6 | 2,320 |
| Budapest FS03 IM-A | 2001 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,169 |
| Asian Rapid Women 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,109 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tian Tian's chess games?
304 games by Tian Tian, from Apr 2003 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 Tian Tian has played.
What does Tian Tian play on the first move as White?
Across 154 games with White in our database, Tian Tian opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tian Tian answers 1...c6 (77% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Tian Tian play as White?
As White, Tian Tian's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (44 games, 38.6% win rate); Italian Game (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Alekhine Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 154 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tian Tian play as Black?
As Black, Tian Tian most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 12.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (13 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 150 games.
What is Tian Tian's FIDE rating?
Tian Tian is currently rated 2,096 in classical chess, 2,110 in rapid and 1,997 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,340 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Tian Tian played?
Our database contains 304 games by Tian Tian, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 112 wins, 92 draws, 100 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tian Tian?
304 games by Tian Tian 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.