Prepare against Timothy Chien En Lim
United States · World #37,083 classical · FIDE ID 30972450
Our database contains 86 games by Timothy Chien En Lim, covering Sep 2021 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Timothy Chien En Lim's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Timothy Chien En Lim 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 | 1,949 | 2,044 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 28 | 1 | 57 | 32.6% |
| As White | 41 | 13 | 0 | 28 | 31.7% |
| As Black | 45 | 15 | 1 | 29 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Timothy Chien En Lim's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Timothy Chien En Lim's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 37 | 90.2% | 35.1% |
| d4 | 4 | 9.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 90% of White games, 35.1% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Lim usually continues c4 (28.6% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Lim usually continues e3 (58.3% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Lim usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Lim usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Lim usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 16 | 94.1% | 28.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 100.0% | 41.2% |
Timothy Chien En Lim's chess games
All 86 games by Timothy Chien En Lim in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2021 - 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: 28 wins, 1 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| A15 | English Opening | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A06 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A88 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Chimer System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | St. George Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Viacheslav Slovineanu | 2,412 | Titled Tue Early | A48 |
| Jan 2025 | Rafael 1982 Merino Garcia | 2,385 | Titled Tue Late | E92 |
| Jan 2025 | M Beulen | 2,359 | Titled Tue Late | A06 |
| Apr 2025 | Arian Tamadon | 2,308 | Titled Tue Early | A00 |
| Apr 2025 | Kirill Otdelnov | 2,273 | Titled Tue Early | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 82 | 27.5 | 2,066 |
| Noblesville Snow Memorial | 2022 | 3 | 1 | 2,302 |
| Indianapolis Premier | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1,281 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Timothy Chien En Lim's chess games?
86 games by Timothy Chien En Lim, from Sep 2021 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 Timothy Chien En Lim has played.
What does Timothy Chien En Lim play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Timothy Chien En Lim opens with 1.Nf3 (90% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Timothy Chien En Lim answers 1...c6 (94% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Timothy Chien En Lim play as White?
As White, Timothy Chien En Lim's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (9 games, 55.6% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 22.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Timothy Chien En Lim play as Black?
As Black, Timothy Chien En Lim most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (9 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Timothy Chien En Lim's FIDE rating?
Timothy Chien En Lim is currently rated 1,949 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,044 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Timothy Chien En Lim played?
Our database contains 86 games by Timothy Chien En Lim, covering Sep 2021 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 1 draws, 57 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Timothy Chien En Lim?
86 games by Timothy Chien En Lim 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.