Prepare against Tyler Nevin
CM · ZAF · World #28,488 classical · FIDE ID 14312603
When preparing against Tyler Nevin, expect 1.d4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 57 games by Tyler Nevin, covering Apr 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tyler Nevin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tyler Nevin 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 | 1,995 | 2,025 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,879 | 1,879 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,904 | 1,911 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 24 | 10 | 23 | 42.1% |
| As White | 29 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 37.9% |
| As Black | 28 | 13 | 5 | 10 | 46.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tyler Nevin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tyler Nevin's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 75.9% | 38.6% |
| c4 | 4 | 13.8% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 10.3% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 38.6% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Nevin usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Nevin usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Nevin usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 14% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Nevin usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Nevin usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Nevin usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 78.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 60.0% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 30.0% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Tyler Nevin's chess games
All 57 games by Tyler Nevin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2018 - 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: 24 wins, 10 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D40 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A77 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B57 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E80 | Anti-Grünfeld | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Calvin John Klaasen | 2,209 | Kimberley Moja Open | E33 |
| Jun 2024 | David George Samir | 2,107 | ch-Africa U18 | D38 |
| Sep 2024 | Kennedy Shane | 1,904 | Kimberley Extravaganza Open | B23 |
| Oct 2023 | James Dinham | 1,886 | Kimberley Moja Open | B62 |
| Jul 2026 | Clayton Macheka | 1,885 | South African Open Championship 2026 - Championship | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South African Open | 2022 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,728 |
| ch-RSA U12 | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,226 |
| South African Open Championship 2026 - Championship | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,966 |
| Kimberley Extravaganza Open | 2024 | 7 | 2 | 1,874 |
| Cape Town Open | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 1,866 |
| chT-RSA U10 | 2016 | 6 | 3 | 1,166 |
| ch-Africa U18 | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,047 |
| Cape Town Masters | 2025 | 2 | 1 | 1,879 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tyler Nevin's chess games?
57 games by Tyler Nevin, from Apr 2018 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 Tyler Nevin has played.
What does Tyler Nevin play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Tyler Nevin opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tyler Nevin answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Tyler Nevin play as White?
As White, Tyler Nevin's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tyler Nevin play as Black?
As Black, Tyler Nevin most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Tyler Nevin's FIDE rating?
Tyler Nevin is currently rated 1,995 in classical chess, 1,879 in rapid and 1,904 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,025 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Tyler Nevin played?
Our database contains 57 games by Tyler Nevin, covering Apr 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 10 draws, 23 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tyler Nevin?
57 games by Tyler Nevin 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.