Prepare against Chris S Jones
United Kingdom · World #93,540 classical · FIDE ID 414905
When preparing against Chris S Jones, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (66% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 156 games by Chris S Jones, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Chris S Jones's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Chris S Jones 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 | 1,748 | 1,872 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,734 | 1,831 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,831 | 1,869 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 156 | 29 | 64 | 63 | 18.6% |
| As White | 78 | 18 | 29 | 31 | 23.1% |
| As Black | 78 | 11 | 35 | 32 | 14.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Chris S Jones's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Chris S Jones's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 71 | 91.0% | 38.7% |
| d4 | 4 | 5.1% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.6% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 38.7% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Jones usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Jones usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Jones usually continues d4 (27.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 75.0% score
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Jones usually continues Qd3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Jones usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Jones usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 65.9% | 29.6% |
| e6 | 7 | 17.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 7.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.9% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 50.0% | 35.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 35.0% | 14.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Chris S Jones's chess games
All 156 games by Chris S Jones in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 29 wins, 64 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 2/5/7 | 14.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 0/3/6 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B40 | French Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Gyula Meszaros | 2,271 | 103rd ch-GBR Major | C01 |
| Jul 2002 | Angus J French | 2,090 | ch-BCF Major Open | C10 |
| Aug 2002 | John S Garnett | 2,076 | ch-BCF Major Open | B22 |
| Apr 2005 | Jason Wright | 2,062 | chT3-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | B07 |
| Nov 2016 | Jorge Filipe Egas Da Cruz | 2,057 | 10th Figueira da Foz Open | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Classic Open | 2011 | 17 | 5.5 | 1,898 |
| Southend Open | 2009 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,972 |
| ch-GBR Open | 2006 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,022 |
| 103rd ch-GBR Major | 2016 | 11 | 6 | 2,019 |
| Jersey Open | 2005 | 11 | 4 | 2,013 |
| 102nd ch-GBR Major | 2015 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,991 |
| 4th London Classic Open | 2012 | 8 | 3 | 1,998 |
| ch-BCF Major Open | 2002 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,097 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Chris S Jones's chess games?
156 games by Chris S Jones, from May 2010 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 Chris S Jones has played.
What does Chris S Jones play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Chris S Jones opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Chris S Jones answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...e6 (35% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games).
What openings does Chris S Jones play as White?
As White, Chris S Jones's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Chris S Jones play as Black?
As Black, Chris S Jones most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (9 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Chris S Jones's FIDE rating?
Chris S Jones is currently rated 1,748 in classical chess, 1,734 in rapid and 1,831 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,872 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Chris S Jones played?
Our database contains 156 games by Chris S Jones, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 64 draws, 63 losses (18.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Chris S Jones?
156 games by Chris S Jones 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.