Prepare against Ifan Rathbone-Jones
CM · United Kingdom · World #13,988 classical · FIDE ID 1803859
When preparing against Ifan Rathbone-Jones, expect 1.d4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (45%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 36.0% over 50 games.
Our database contains 369 games by Ifan Rathbone-Jones, covering Dec 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ifan Rathbone-Jones's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ifan Rathbone-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 | 2,117 | 2,208 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,916 | 1,916 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,867 | 1,912 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 369 | 139 | 78 | 152 | 37.7% |
| As White | 192 | 85 | 35 | 72 | 44.3% |
| As Black | 177 | 54 | 43 | 80 | 30.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ifan Rathbone-Jones's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ifan Rathbone-Jones's side.
First moves as White (192 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 142 | 74.0% | 53.5% |
| e4 | 36 | 18.8% | 55.6% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 4.7% | 72.2% |
| e3 | 3 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 53.5% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Rathbone-Jones usually continues Bf4 (52.6% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Rathbone-Jones usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Rathbone-Jones usually continues Bf4 (87.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Rathbone-Jones usually continues d4 (77.8% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Rathbone-Jones usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Rathbone-Jones usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 49.4% | 39.5% |
| d5 | 14 | 18.2% | 46.4% |
| d6 | 11 | 14.3% | 13.6% |
| e6 | 11 | 14.3% | 40.9% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 33 | 44.6% | 42.4% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 18.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 14 | 18.9% | 53.6% |
| c5 | 7 | 9.5% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.1% | 16.7% |
| b5 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Ifan Rathbone-Jones's chess games
All 369 games by Ifan Rathbone-Jones in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2015 - Sep 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: 139 wins, 78 draws, 152 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 50 | 18/12/20 | 36.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 32 | 15/5/12 | 46.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 12/1/3 | 75.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 10 | 8/0/2 | 80.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| E61 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 1/1/9 | 9.1% |
| E01 | Catalan | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Jonathan Pein | 2,279 | ch-BCF | C41 |
| Sep 2026 | David Alejandro Cabezas Solano | 2,271 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | B40 |
| Aug 2024 | Kenneth Hobson | 2,266 | ch-BCF | E06 |
| Jul 2024 | Koby Kalavannan | 2,265 | ch-BCF | E05 |
| Jun 2025 | Iren Lyutsinger | 2,261 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 33 | 9 | 2,013 |
| ch-BCF U14 | 2018 | 14 | 7 | 1,638 |
| chT1-BCF U18 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 12 | 9.5 | 2,094 |
| chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,090 |
| 106th ch-GBR Major | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,964 |
| British Universities Chess Association Championships 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,754 |
| Glorney Cup | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,946 |
| 17th South Wales Open | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,043 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ifan Rathbone-Jones's chess games?
369 games by Ifan Rathbone-Jones, from Dec 2015 to Sep 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 Ifan Rathbone-Jones has played.
What does Ifan Rathbone-Jones play on the first move as White?
Across 192 games with White in our database, Ifan Rathbone-Jones opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ifan Rathbone-Jones answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games).
What openings does Ifan Rathbone-Jones play as White?
As White, Ifan Rathbone-Jones's most-played openings in our database are: London System (50 games, 36.0% win rate); Indian Defense (32 games, 46.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (16 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 192 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ifan Rathbone-Jones play as Black?
As Black, Ifan Rathbone-Jones most often plays: Indian Defense (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Pirc Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 177 games.
What is Ifan Rathbone-Jones's FIDE rating?
Ifan Rathbone-Jones is currently rated 2,117 in classical chess, 1,916 in rapid and 1,867 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,208 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Ifan Rathbone-Jones played?
Our database contains 369 games by Ifan Rathbone-Jones, covering Dec 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 139 wins, 78 draws, 152 losses (37.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ifan Rathbone-Jones?
369 games by Ifan Rathbone-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.