Prepare against Trevor Tao
IM · Australia · World #3,437 classical · FIDE ID 3201961
When preparing against Trevor Tao, expect 1.d4 in 30% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%).
Our database contains 206 games by Trevor Tao, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Trevor Tao's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Trevor Tao 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 | 2,322 | 2,440 | Jan 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,320 | 2,366 | Aug 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,265 | 2,343 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 206 | 103 | 54 | 49 | 50.0% |
| As White | 106 | 60 | 29 | 17 | 56.6% |
| As Black | 100 | 43 | 25 | 32 | 43.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Trevor Tao's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Trevor Tao's side.
First moves as White (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 32 | 30.2% | 71.9% |
| e4 | 28 | 26.4% | 64.3% |
| c4 | 28 | 26.4% | 64.3% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 8.5% | 66.7% |
| e3 | 5 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 71.9% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Tao usually continues Bg5 (90.0% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Tao usually continues Bg5 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Tao usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 64.3% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Tao usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Tao usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Tao usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 22 | 59.5% | 61.4% |
| e5 | 5 | 13.5% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 10.8% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.4% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 55.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 8 | 16.3% | 68.8% |
| d5 | 8 | 16.3% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 4.1% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Trevor Tao's chess games
All 206 games by Trevor Tao in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 103 wins, 54 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| A38 | English Opening | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Qun Ma | 2,645 | 56th Doeberl Cup | D00 |
| Jul 2008 | Dejan Antic | 2,476 | Adelaide Checkmate Open | D02 |
| Jan 1993 | Stephen J Solomon | 2,450 | ch-AUS Open | A29 |
| Jul 2007 | Darryl K Johansen | 2,445 | Adelaide Checkmate Open | C50 |
| Jan 1993 | Guy West | 2,410 | ch-AUS Open | A37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUS | 2026 | 43 | 25.5 | 2,340 |
| Adelaide University Open | 2004 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,066 |
| Adelaide Checkmate Open | 2008 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,386 |
| ch-AUS Open | 1993 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,510 |
| Australian Open | 2013 | 10 | 7 | 2,311 |
| 54th Doeberl Cup | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,328 |
| Sydney Int Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,172 |
| 56th Doeberl Cup | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,288 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Trevor Tao's chess games?
206 games by Trevor Tao, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Trevor Tao has played.
What does Trevor Tao play on the first move as White?
Across 106 games with White in our database, Trevor Tao opens with 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.c4 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Trevor Tao answers 1...c6 (59% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games).
What openings does Trevor Tao play as White?
As White, Trevor Tao's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 54.5% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (7 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 106 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Trevor Tao play as Black?
As Black, Trevor Tao most often plays: Indian Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Caro-Kann (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 100 games.
What is Trevor Tao's FIDE rating?
Trevor Tao is currently rated 2,322 in classical chess, 2,320 in rapid and 2,265 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,440 (Jan 2013).
How many games has Trevor Tao played?
Our database contains 206 games by Trevor Tao, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 103 wins, 54 draws, 49 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Trevor Tao?
206 games by Trevor Tao 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.