Prepare against Ian Robert Jones
United Kingdom · World #35,138 classical · FIDE ID 1802372
Our database contains 119 games by Ian Robert Jones, covering Dec 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ian Robert Jones's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ian Robert 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 | 1,958 | 1,998 | Mar 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,041 | 2,041 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 52 | 41 | 26 | 43.7% |
| As White | 59 | 30 | 17 | 12 | 50.8% |
| As Black | 60 | 22 | 24 | 14 | 36.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ian Robert Jones's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ian Robert Jones's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 57 | 96.6% | 64.9% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 64.9% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Jones usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Jones usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Jones usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Jones usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 22 | 73.3% | 52.3% |
| Nc6 | 6 | 20.0% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 8 | 50.0% | 56.3% |
| d6 | 6 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 12.5% | 75.0% |
Ian Robert Jones's chess games
All 119 games by Ian Robert Jones in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2013 - 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: 52 wins, 41 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C12 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 6 | 0/6/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A16 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2020 | Alex Bullen | 2,178 | 1st WCU Online League Open | B18 |
| Dec 2021 | Alan Young | 2,144 | 3rd WCU Online League Open | C56 |
| Nov 2020 | Peter Finn | 2,125 | Witney Online Congress Open 1st | B06 |
| Oct 2018 | Stephen J Homer | 2,114 | West Wales Open | B30 |
| Mar 2015 | Peter M Bevan | 1,993 | chT-WLS 1415 | A16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Wales Open | 2019 | 23 | 12 | 2,003 |
| chT3-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,144 |
| chT1-BCF S3 (4NCL) online | 2021 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,834 |
| San Francisco TNM Winter Open | 2006 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,813 |
| San Francisco TNM Summer Open | 2006 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,979 |
| chT-WLS 1415 | 2015 | 6 | 4 | 2,095 |
| San Francisco TNM Spring Open | 2006 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,934 |
| 48th West Wales Open | 2015 | 5 | 3 | 2,032 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ian Robert Jones's chess games?
119 games by Ian Robert Jones, from Dec 2013 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 Ian Robert Jones has played.
What does Ian Robert Jones play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Ian Robert Jones opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.b4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ian Robert Jones answers 1...e5 (73% of games), 1...Nc6 (20% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nc6 (50% of games), 1...d6 (38% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games).
What openings does Ian Robert Jones play as White?
As White, Ian Robert Jones's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ian Robert Jones play as Black?
As Black, Ian Robert Jones most often plays: Philidor (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Mikenas Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Ian Robert Jones's FIDE rating?
Ian Robert Jones is currently rated 1,958 in classical chess, 2,041 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,998 (Mar 2016).
How many games has Ian Robert Jones played?
Our database contains 119 games by Ian Robert Jones, covering Dec 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 41 draws, 26 losses (43.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ian Robert Jones?
119 games by Ian Robert 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.