Prepare against Yik Chean Tan
MYS · World #78,764 classical · FIDE ID 5721857
When preparing against Yik Chean Tan, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 37 games by Yik Chean Tan, covering Oct 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Yik Chean Tan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yik Chean Tan 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 | 1,793 | 1,793 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,759 | 1,759 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 12 | 6 | 19 | 32.4% |
| As White | 19 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yik Chean Tan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yik Chean Tan's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 42.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 42.1% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Tan usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Tan usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Tan usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 100.0% | 54.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
Yik Chean Tan's chess games
All 37 games by Yik Chean Tan in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2016 - 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: 12 wins, 6 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Aviraj Bhaduri | 1,795 | 6th 4NCL Easter Congress and Norm 2026 | Congress - U2000 | C05 |
| Apr 2026 | David N Walker | 1,782 | 6th 4NCL Easter Congress and Norm 2026 | Congress - U2000 | C14 |
| Jun 2018 | Eshwant Singh | 1,745 | 1st Penang Mini Open | C56 |
| Jun 2018 | Jia Yun Tan | 1,663 | 1st Penang Mini Open | C01 |
| Jun 2019 | Martin C Greenwood | 1,513 | 2nd Penang Mini Open | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Penang Mini Open | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,684 |
| 2nd Penang Mini Open | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,436 |
| 7th Penang Open B | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,514 |
| 6th 4NCL Easter Congress and Norm 2026 | Congress - U2000 | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,812 |
| 9th Penang Open B | 2017 | 4 | 1 | 1,605 |
| 11th Penang Open B | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 1,442 |
| County Championship Final | 2025 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,980 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yik Chean Tan's chess games?
37 games by Yik Chean Tan, from Oct 2016 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 Yik Chean Tan has played.
What does Yik Chean Tan play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Yik Chean Tan opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yik Chean Tan answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Yik Chean Tan play as White?
As White, Yik Chean Tan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yik Chean Tan play as Black?
As Black, Yik Chean Tan most often plays: French: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Yik Chean Tan's FIDE rating?
Yik Chean Tan is currently rated 1,793 in classical chess, 1,759 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,793 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Yik Chean Tan played?
Our database contains 37 games by Yik Chean Tan, covering Oct 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 6 draws, 19 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yik Chean Tan?
37 games by Yik Chean Tan 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.