Prepare against Henry Slater-Jones
CM · Australia · World #30,093 classical · FIDE ID 3222101
Our database contains 117 games by Henry Slater-Jones, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Henry Slater-Jones's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Henry Slater-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 | 1,985 | 2,004 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,965 | 1,966 | Nov 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,981 | 1,981 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 44 | 34 | 39 | 37.6% |
| As White | 59 | 25 | 17 | 17 | 42.4% |
| As Black | 58 | 19 | 17 | 22 | 32.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Henry Slater-Jones's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Henry Slater-Jones's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 48 | 81.4% | 55.2% |
| c4 | 5 | 8.5% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 5.1% | 83.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 55.2% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Slater-Jones usually continues c4 (52.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Slater-Jones usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Slater-Jones usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 8% of White games, 60.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Slater-Jones usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Slater-Jones usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …b6 (20% of these games) — Slater-Jones usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 57.7% | 46.7% |
| e5 | 6 | 23.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 15.4% | 12.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 73.9% | 44.1% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 21.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Henry Slater-Jones's chess games
All 117 games by Henry Slater-Jones in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 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: 44 wins, 34 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Gal Drnovsek | 2,397 | Titled Tue Late | A50 |
| Jan 2023 | Wojciech Przybylski | 2,321 | Titled Tue Late | B90 |
| Jan 2023 | Erik Ronka | 2,277 | Titled Tue Late | A96 |
| Jan 2023 | Maria Florencia Fernandez | 2,181 | Titled Tue Late | D35 |
| Apr 2018 | Michael Kethro | 2,170 | 56th Doeberl Cup | D55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUS Major | 2020 | 22 | 14.5 | 1,984 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 11 | 6 | 2,313 |
| Wch U16 | 2017 | 11 | 4 | 1,895 |
| Wch U14 | 2016 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,724 |
| ch-AUS U18 | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,920 |
| Oceania zt | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,931 |
| ch-OCE U20 | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,824 |
| 56th Doeberl Cup | 2018 | 8 | 4 | 2,143 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Henry Slater-Jones's chess games?
117 games by Henry Slater-Jones, from Aug 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 Henry Slater-Jones has played.
What does Henry Slater-Jones play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Henry Slater-Jones opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Henry Slater-Jones answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (74% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Henry Slater-Jones play as White?
As White, Henry Slater-Jones's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Henry Slater-Jones play as Black?
As Black, Henry Slater-Jones most often plays: Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Henry Slater-Jones's FIDE rating?
Henry Slater-Jones is currently rated 1,985 in classical chess, 1,965 in rapid and 1,981 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,004 (May 2026).
How many games has Henry Slater-Jones played?
Our database contains 117 games by Henry Slater-Jones, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 34 draws, 39 losses (37.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Henry Slater-Jones?
117 games by Henry Slater-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.