Prepare against Toleafoa Edward Tanoi
New Zealand · World #64,390 classical · FIDE ID 4302087
When preparing against Toleafoa Edward Tanoi, expect 1.d4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 147 games by Toleafoa Edward Tanoi, covering Apr 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Toleafoa Edward Tanoi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Toleafoa Edward Tanoi 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 | 1,840 | 2,031 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,849 | 1,872 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,853 | 1,853 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 147 | 54 | 26 | 67 | 36.7% |
| As White | 73 | 30 | 14 | 29 | 41.1% |
| As Black | 74 | 24 | 12 | 38 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Toleafoa Edward Tanoi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Toleafoa Edward Tanoi's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 45 | 61.6% | 47.8% |
| e4 | 22 | 30.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 6.8% | 90.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 47.8% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Tanoi usually continues Nf3 (39.3% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Tanoi usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Tanoi usually continues Bg5 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Tanoi usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …c6 (23% of these games) — Tanoi usually continues d4 (20.0% score)
- …e5 (9% of these games) — Tanoi usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 84.2% | 29.7% |
| e5 | 4 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.3% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 71.4% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 23.8% | 40.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Toleafoa Edward Tanoi's chess games
All 147 games by Toleafoa Edward Tanoi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 54 wins, 26 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| A04 | English Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A63 | Catalan | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2009 | Bruce Wheeler | 2,077 | George Trundle Qualifier | C47 |
| Apr 2021 | John Stark | 2,077 | ch-North Island | E41 |
| Sep 2009 | Peter W Stuart | 2,074 | George Trundle Qualifier | E45 |
| Aug 2009 | Antonio Krstev | 2,072 | North Shore Open | C02 |
| Oct 2010 | Noel Pinic | 2,049 | North Shore Open A | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Trundle Qualifier | 2011 | 27 | 13 | 1,973 |
| ch-North Island | 2022 | 25 | 15 | 1,902 |
| Wellington Open | 2023 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,749 |
| Wellington CC-chA | 2022 | 9 | 2 | 1,789 |
| Queenstown Open | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 1,782 |
| George Trundle Qualifiers | 2020 | 9 | 0 | 1,629 |
| Wellington Mazur Memorial | 2022 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,995 |
| Wellington CC Summer Cup | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,730 |
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Where can I find Toleafoa Edward Tanoi's chess games?
147 games by Toleafoa Edward Tanoi, from Apr 2008 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 Toleafoa Edward Tanoi has played.
What does Toleafoa Edward Tanoi play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Toleafoa Edward Tanoi opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Toleafoa Edward Tanoi answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Toleafoa Edward Tanoi play as White?
As White, Toleafoa Edward Tanoi's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Toleafoa Edward Tanoi play as Black?
As Black, Toleafoa Edward Tanoi most often plays: Sicilian (16 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is Toleafoa Edward Tanoi's FIDE rating?
Toleafoa Edward Tanoi is currently rated 1,840 in classical chess, 1,849 in rapid and 1,853 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,031 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Toleafoa Edward Tanoi played?
Our database contains 147 games by Toleafoa Edward Tanoi, covering Apr 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 26 draws, 67 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Toleafoa Edward Tanoi?
147 games by Toleafoa Edward Tanoi 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.