Prepare against Zhong Kai Tan
Singapore · World #16,084 classical · FIDE ID 5813123
Our database contains 66 games by Zhong Kai Tan, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zhong Kai Tan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zhong Kai 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 | 2,094 | 2,113 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,930 | 1,930 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,949 | 1,949 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 20 | 20 | 26 | 30.3% |
| As White | 28 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 38 | 9 | 12 | 17 | 23.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zhong Kai Tan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zhong Kai Tan's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 78.6% | 54.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 10.7% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Tan usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Tan usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Tan usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Tan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Tan usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 100.0% | 42.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 54.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 45.5% | 20.0% |
Zhong Kai Tan's chess games
All 66 games by Zhong Kai Tan in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2014 - 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: 20 wins, 20 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E60 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Sultanbeibarys Dumanuly | 2,218 | RUDAR 33 IM | B30 |
| May 2022 | Zhenyong Jayden Wong | 2,216 | Tanglin Open | B30 |
| Jan 2023 | Tim Hare | 2,017 | Perth Open | A04 |
| Jan 2025 | Kyle Gibson | 1,978 | ch-AUS Open 2024 | B51 |
| Jan 2025 | Ian Stalker | 1,915 | ch-AUS Open 2024 | B70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perth Open | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,044 |
| RUDAR 33 IM | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 2,111 |
| 8th Penang Open | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,656 |
| Tanglin Open | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,882 |
| ch-SGP 74th | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 1,761 |
| ch-AUS Open 2024 | 2025 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,130 |
| 5th Johor Open | 2018 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,876 |
| Northwest Open | 2014 | 2 | 2 | 2,030 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zhong Kai Tan's chess games?
66 games by Zhong Kai Tan, from Jul 2014 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 Zhong Kai Tan has played.
What does Zhong Kai Tan play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Zhong Kai Tan opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zhong Kai Tan answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (45% of games).
What openings does Zhong Kai Tan play as White?
As White, Zhong Kai Tan's most-played openings in our database are: French: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zhong Kai Tan play as Black?
As Black, Zhong Kai Tan most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Zhong Kai Tan's FIDE rating?
Zhong Kai Tan is currently rated 2,094 in classical chess, 1,930 in rapid and 1,949 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,113 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Zhong Kai Tan played?
Our database contains 66 games by Zhong Kai Tan, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 20 draws, 26 losses (30.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zhong Kai Tan?
66 games by Zhong Kai 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.