Prepare against John Healy
Ireland · World #41,547 classical · FIDE ID 2500965
Our database contains 123 games by John Healy, covering Apr 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find John Healy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John Healy 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 | 1,962 | Feb 2023 |
| Rapid | 1,919 | 1,935 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,916 | 1,916 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 123 | 38 | 24 | 61 | 30.9% |
| As White | 56 | 17 | 14 | 25 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 67 | 21 | 10 | 36 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John Healy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John Healy's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 69.6% | 46.2% |
| d4 | 8 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
| f4 | 4 | 7.1% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 46.2% score
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Healy usually continues Nc3 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Healy usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Healy usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Healy usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Healy usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Healy usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 88.6% | 38.7% |
| a6 | 2 | 5.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 81.0% | 32.4% |
| d5 | 3 | 14.3% | 16.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
John Healy's chess games
All 123 games by John Healy in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 38 wins, 24 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A32 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2012 | Pawel Madynski | 2,128 | Dublin Easter e2e4 Open | B06 |
| Oct 2024 | H Laakso | 2,125 | 39th ECC Open | B23 |
| Oct 2024 | Randy Van Houtte | 2,115 | 39th ECC Open | A20 |
| Jan 2014 | Conor O'Donnell | 2,112 | Gonzaga Masters | B46 |
| Jul 2008 | Simon Jeffares | 2,111 | ch-IRL | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IRL | 2009 | 23 | 8.5 | 1,964 |
| ch-IRL 102nd | 2023 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,794 |
| Dublin Easter e2e4 Open | 2012 | 8 | 3 | 1,935 |
| The 105th Irish Championship 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,949 |
| Washington Open B | 1995 | 7 | 2.5 | – |
| 36th EU-Cup | 2021 | 6 | 1 | 1,891 |
| 39th ECC Open | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 2,037 |
| Gonzaga Masters | 2014 | 6 | 4 | 2,196 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John Healy's chess games?
123 games by John Healy, from Apr 2008 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 John Healy has played.
What does John Healy play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, John Healy opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.f4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John Healy answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...a6 (6% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does John Healy play as White?
As White, John Healy's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Bird's opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John Healy play as Black?
As Black, John Healy most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is John Healy's FIDE rating?
John Healy is currently rated 1,928 in classical chess, 1,919 in rapid and 1,916 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,962 (Feb 2023).
How many games has John Healy played?
Our database contains 123 games by John Healy, covering Apr 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 24 draws, 61 losses (30.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against John Healy?
123 games by John Healy 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.