Prepare against J Morgan Blake
CM · United Kingdom · World #20,085 classical · FIDE ID 423394
Our database contains 163 games by J Morgan Blake, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find J Morgan Blake's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout J Morgan Blake 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 | 2,056 | 2,065 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,963 | 1,964 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,903 | 1,923 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 163 | 57 | 47 | 59 | 35.0% |
| As White | 82 | 30 | 26 | 26 | 36.6% |
| As Black | 81 | 27 | 21 | 33 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of J Morgan Blake's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from J Morgan Blake's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 78 | 95.1% | 53.8% |
| d4 | 4 | 4.9% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Blake usually continues Nf3 (58.8% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Blake usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Blake usually continues Nf3 (58.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Blake usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Blake usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 25 | 62.5% | 52.0% |
| c6 | 6 | 15.0% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 5 | 12.5% | 20.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 55.2% | 53.1% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 27.6% | 68.8% |
| e6 | 4 | 13.8% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
J Morgan Blake's chess games
All 163 games by J Morgan Blake in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 57 wins, 47 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D70 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Jakub Roubalik | 2,386 | Lagos Open 1st | D45 |
| Apr 2020 | Martin Jogstad | 2,311 | chT1-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | B40 |
| Feb 2013 | David Grobler | 2,235 | chT3S-BCF 1213 (4NCL) | B24 |
| Feb 2023 | Nigel Birtwistle | 2,196 | chT2-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | B27 |
| Apr 2020 | Martin Mitchell | 2,190 | chT1-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,977 |
| 104th ch-GBR Major | 2017 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,080 |
| Brighton e2e4 Challengers | 2013 | 8 | 3 | 1,751 |
| 4NCL Div 2 2025-26 | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,998 |
| chT2-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 2,109 |
| chT-BCF 2122 (4NCL) | 2022 | 7 | 2 | 1,884 |
| 39th ECC Open | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 2,084 |
| chT1-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,419 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find J Morgan Blake's chess games?
163 games by J Morgan Blake, from May 2011 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 J Morgan Blake has played.
What does J Morgan Blake play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, J Morgan Blake opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, J Morgan Blake answers 1...e6 (63% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does J Morgan Blake play as White?
As White, J Morgan Blake's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does J Morgan Blake play as Black?
As Black, J Morgan Blake most often plays: French: Advance Variation (8 games, 62.5% win rate); French Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is J Morgan Blake's FIDE rating?
J Morgan Blake is currently rated 2,056 in classical chess, 1,963 in rapid and 1,903 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,065 (Nov 2025).
How many games has J Morgan Blake played?
Our database contains 163 games by J Morgan Blake, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 47 draws, 59 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against J Morgan Blake?
163 games by J Morgan Blake 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.