Prepare against Derek Jones
United Kingdom · World #41,527 classical · FIDE ID 1803344
Our database contains 80 games by Derek Jones, covering Dec 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Derek Jones's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Derek 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 | 1,928 | 1,984 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,000 | 2,000 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 30 | 20 | 30 | 37.5% |
| As White | 41 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 36.6% |
| As Black | 39 | 15 | 8 | 16 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Derek Jones's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Derek Jones's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 16 | 39.0% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 15 | 36.6% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 14.6% | 41.7% |
| d4 | 4 | 9.8% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 39% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Jones usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (19% of these games) — Jones usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Jones usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 37% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Jones usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Jones usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Jones usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 57.1% | 54.2% |
| e6 | 8 | 38.1% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 90.9% | 55.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Derek Jones's chess games
All 80 games by Derek Jones in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2015 - 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: 30 wins, 20 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E51 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D34 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D84 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | Andrew Gilfillan | 2,095 | chT-BCF 3S 1819 (4NCL) Promotion pool | A08 |
| Jan 2005 | Omowale Nelson | 2,094 | chT4b-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | A58 |
| Jul 2001 | Ian Ponter | 2,086 | Monmouth Open | B22 |
| Nov 2004 | David C Egginton | 2,070 | chT4b-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | B13 |
| Nov 2018 | Nikolaos Kalitsis | 2,060 | chT3Sb-BCF 1819 (4NCL) | B76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4-BCF 0304 (4NCL) | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 1,715 |
| 16th South Wales Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,022 |
| ch-WLS 65th | 2019 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,754 |
| chT3Sb-BCF 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 5 | 4 | 2,127 |
| Monmouth Open | 2003 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,311 |
| chT-WLS 1617 | 2017 | 4 | 2 | 1,935 |
| Welsh Championships 2026 | Open | 2026 | 4 | 3 | 1,908 |
| chT2a-BCF 1314 (4NCL) | 2014 | 4 | 0 | 1,747 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Derek Jones's chess games?
80 games by Derek Jones, from Dec 2015 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 Derek Jones has played.
What does Derek Jones play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Derek Jones opens with 1.Nf3 (39% of games), 1.c4 (37% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Derek Jones answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Derek Jones play as White?
As White, Derek Jones's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Derek Jones play as Black?
As Black, Derek Jones most often plays: English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Derek Jones's FIDE rating?
Derek Jones is currently rated 1,928 in classical chess, 2,000 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,984 (May 2024).
How many games has Derek Jones played?
Our database contains 80 games by Derek Jones, covering Dec 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 20 draws, 30 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Derek Jones?
80 games by Derek 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.