Prepare against Tristan Taylor
Canada · World #23,595 classical · FIDE ID 2635054
Our database contains 48 games by Tristan Taylor, covering May 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tristan Taylor's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tristan Taylor 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 | 2,028 | 2,028 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,916 | 2,006 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 14 | 11 | 23 | 29.2% |
| As White | 24 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 24 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tristan Taylor's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tristan Taylor's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 95.8% | 54.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 54.3% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Taylor usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Taylor usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (9% of these games) — Taylor usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Taylor usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 70.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Tristan Taylor's chess games
All 48 games by Tristan Taylor in the Chess.ceo database (May 2019 - 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: 14 wins, 11 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B40 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | James Moreby | 2,350 | Las Vegas 1000 GM Open | A34 |
| Aug 2025 | Wojciech Przybylski | 2,340 | Titled Tue Late | B12 |
| Aug 2025 | O Eminov | 2,246 | Titled Tue Late | B32 |
| Nov 2022 | Gary Ng | 2,246 | Banff Open | B00 |
| Aug 2025 | Maciej Sroczynski | 2,236 | Titled Tue Late | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,221 |
| Canadian Closed 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,122 |
| Las Vegas 1000 GM Open | 2023 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,059 |
| 16th Calgary International | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,157 |
| Banff Open | 2022 | 5 | 3 | 2,072 |
| 44th Richmond Keres Memorial | 2019 | 2 | 1 | 2,098 |
| Victoria Grand Pacific Open | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,781 |
| Victoria Open | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,875 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tristan Taylor's chess games?
48 games by Tristan Taylor, from May 2019 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 Tristan Taylor has played.
What does Tristan Taylor play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Tristan Taylor opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tristan Taylor answers 1...e6 (70% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Tristan Taylor play as White?
As White, Tristan Taylor's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tristan Taylor play as Black?
As Black, Tristan Taylor most often plays: Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Tristan Taylor's FIDE rating?
Tristan Taylor is currently rated 2,028 in classical chess and 1,916 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,028 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Tristan Taylor played?
Our database contains 48 games by Tristan Taylor, covering May 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 11 draws, 23 losses (29.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tristan Taylor?
48 games by Tristan Taylor 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.