Prepare against Tigran Spaan
FM · NLD · World #13,886 classical · FIDE ID 1002040
Our database contains 122 games by Tigran Spaan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tigran Spaan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tigran Spaan 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 | 2,117 | 2,314 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 122 | 51 | 22 | 49 | 41.8% |
| As White | 58 | 24 | 13 | 21 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 64 | 27 | 9 | 28 | 42.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tigran Spaan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tigran Spaan's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 53 | 91.4% | 52.8% |
| d4 | 3 | 5.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 52.8% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Spaan usually continues Nf3 (38.5% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Spaan usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Spaan usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Spaan usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Spaan usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 55.2% | 31.3% |
| e5 | 9 | 31.0% | 61.1% |
| e6 | 3 | 10.3% | 66.7% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Tigran Spaan's chess games
All 122 games by Tigran Spaan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 51 wins, 22 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A31 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A87 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Thomas Reich | 2,400 | Kecskemet7 | C14 |
| Jul 2005 | Yochanan Afek | 2,389 | 2nd Amsterdam ACT Open | C02 |
| Nov 2001 | Wieb Zagema | 2,344 | chT-NED 0102 | B50 |
| Jan 1994 | Marc Jonker | 2,325 | chTB-NED 9495 | B50 |
| Jan 1995 | Walter Tonoli | 2,285 | chT-NED 9596 | A20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haarlem ACCOM Open | 1991 | 30 | 17.5 | 2,354 |
| Alkmaar Open A | 1984 | 13 | 9.5 | – |
| 2nd Amsterdam ACT Open | 2005 | 9 | 3 | 2,209 |
| Lost Boys Open | 2002 | 9 | 4 | 2,325 |
| Kecskemet7 | 1992 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,270 |
| 1st Amsterdam ACT Open | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,229 |
| chTB-NED 9495 | 1994 | 9 | 3 | 2,168 |
| Alkmaar ACCOM Open | 1992 | 8 | 5.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tigran Spaan's chess games?
122 games by Tigran Spaan, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Tigran Spaan has played.
What does Tigran Spaan play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Tigran Spaan opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tigran Spaan answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Tigran Spaan play as White?
As White, Tigran Spaan's most-played openings in our database are: French: Classical Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tigran Spaan play as Black?
As Black, Tigran Spaan most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (10 games, 60.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Tigran Spaan's FIDE rating?
Tigran Spaan is currently rated 2,117 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,314 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Tigran Spaan played?
Our database contains 122 games by Tigran Spaan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 22 draws, 49 losses (41.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tigran Spaan?
122 games by Tigran Spaan 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.