Prepare against Jonathan I M Grant
United Kingdom · World #17,297 classical · FIDE ID 2400294
Our database contains 861 games by Jonathan I M Grant, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jonathan I M Grant's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jonathan I M Grant 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 | 2,082 | 2,283 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,213 | 2,218 | Dec 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,102 | 2,235 | Jun 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 861 | 325 | 201 | 335 | 37.7% |
| As White | 419 | 173 | 97 | 149 | 41.3% |
| As Black | 442 | 152 | 104 | 186 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jonathan I M Grant's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jonathan I M Grant's side.
First moves as White (419 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 417 | 99.5% | 52.9% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 52.9% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Grant usually continues Nc3 (50.5% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Grant usually continues Nc3 (61.8% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Grant usually continues Nf3 (48.4% score)
- 1.b3 — 0% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Grant usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (222 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 222 | 100.0% | 48.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 134 | 100.0% | 45.5% |
Jonathan I M Grant's chess games
All 861 games by Jonathan I M Grant in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 325 wins, 201 draws, 335 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 153 | 64/32/57 | 41.8% |
| A36 | English Opening | 82 | 33/20/29 | 40.2% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 43 | 16/12/15 | 37.2% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 21 | 5/3/13 | 23.8% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 21 | 13/5/3 | 61.9% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 19 | 6/5/8 | 31.6% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 17 | 9/2/6 | 52.9% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 16 | 7/7/2 | 43.8% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 63 | 21/13/29 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 56 | 19/14/23 | 33.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 38 | 19/8/11 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 28 | 11/5/12 | 39.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 27 | 12/4/11 | 44.4% |
| A30 | English Opening | 26 | 8/9/9 | 30.8% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 22 | 4/8/10 | 18.2% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 20 | 10/3/7 | 50.0% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 20 | 5/5/10 | 25.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 17 | 3/7/7 | 17.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2009 | Andrei Sokolov | 2,572 | 13th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | B12 |
| Oct 2013 | Krasimir Rusev | 2,556 | 29th EU-Cup | A30 |
| Mar 2005 | Mark L Hebden | 2,521 | ch-EU Union | A36 |
| Apr 2005 | Keith C Arkell | 2,492 | chT2-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | A30 |
| Jun 2003 | Oleksandr Sulypa | 2,492 | 4th ch-EU | A29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SCO | 2009 | 125 | 68 | 2,288 |
| ch-EU Union | 2006 | 20 | 10.5 | 2,348 |
| Douglas IoM Open | 2018 | 18 | 6 | 2,191 |
| Glenrothes Open | 2005 | 15 | 12 | 2,406 |
| Edinburgh Open | 2001 | 14 | 4 | 2,124 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2020 | 14 | 6 | 2,184 |
| 4th ch-EU | 2003 | 13 | 5 | 2,347 |
| 2nd ch-EU | 2001 | 12 | 2 | 2,134 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Ian C. Robertson (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jonathan I M Grant's chess games?
861 games by Jonathan I M Grant, from Apr 2003 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 Jonathan I M Grant has played.
What does Jonathan I M Grant play on the first move as White?
Across 419 games with White in our database, Jonathan I M Grant opens with 1.c4 (100% of games), 1.b3 (0% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jonathan I M Grant answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jonathan I M Grant play as White?
As White, Jonathan I M Grant's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (153 games, 41.8% win rate); English Opening (82 games, 40.2% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (43 games, 37.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 419 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jonathan I M Grant play as Black?
As Black, Jonathan I M Grant most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (63 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (56 games, 33.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (38 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 442 games.
What is Jonathan I M Grant's FIDE rating?
Jonathan I M Grant is currently rated 2,082 in classical chess, 2,213 in rapid and 2,102 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,283 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Jonathan I M Grant played?
Our database contains 861 games by Jonathan I M Grant, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 325 wins, 201 draws, 335 losses (37.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jonathan I M Grant?
861 games by Jonathan I M Grant 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.