Prepare against Jonathan F Parker
GM · United Kingdom · World #597 classical · FIDE ID 400580
Our database contains 520 games by Jonathan F Parker, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jonathan F Parker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jonathan F Parker 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 | 2,498 | 2,545 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,468 | 2,519 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,500 | 2,526 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 520 | 187 | 243 | 90 | 36.0% |
| As White | 267 | 115 | 109 | 43 | 43.1% |
| As Black | 253 | 72 | 134 | 47 | 28.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jonathan F Parker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jonathan F Parker's side.
First moves as White (267 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 234 | 87.6% | 62.8% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 5.2% | 67.9% |
| e4 | 9 | 3.4% | 77.8% |
| f4 | 4 | 1.5% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.5% | 37.5% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 62.8% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Parker usually continues c4 (65.8% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Parker usually continues c4 (61.4% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Parker usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 67.9% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Parker usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Parker usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Parker usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 86 | 76.1% | 52.9% |
| c5 | 18 | 15.9% | 55.6% |
| d6 | 4 | 3.5% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 56 | 58.3% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 34 | 35.4% | 45.6% |
| e6 | 4 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Jonathan F Parker's chess games
All 520 games by Jonathan F Parker in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 187 wins, 243 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 22 | 8/11/3 | 36.4% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 21 | 8/9/4 | 38.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 14/4/2 | 70.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 18 | 4/8/6 | 22.2% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 16 | 6/9/1 | 37.5% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 14 | 11/2/1 | 78.6% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 2/8/0 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 36 | 4/22/10 | 11.1% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 25 | 8/12/5 | 32.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 12 | 2/9/1 | 16.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | R. Morocutti | 2,630 | Werfen Open A | B86 |
| May 2010 | David W L Howell | 2,612 | BCF-chT1c 0910 (4NCL) Promotion pool | D94 |
| Jan 1995 | Matthew D Sadler | 2,575 | 82nd ch-BCF | D10 |
| Nov 1999 | Aleksandr Shneider | 2,551 | 8th Monarch Assurance | E13 |
| Jan 1996 | Ruslan Ponomariov | 2,550 | ch-EU U20 | D34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U16 | 1992 | 22 | 13 | 2,404 |
| chT-BCF 9900 (4NCL) | 2000 | 11 | 7 | 2,579 |
| 93rd ch-GBR | 2006 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,550 |
| Guildford | 1991 | 11 | 5 | 2,332 |
| chT-BCF 0001 (4NCL) | 2001 | 11 | 6 | 2,499 |
| ch-EU U20 | 1996 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,573 |
| Dublin zt | 1993 | 11 | 7 | 2,512 |
| 82nd ch-BCF | 1995 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,614 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Mark L Hebden (10 games)
Interactive opening tree from all 520 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jonathan F Parker's chess games?
520 games by Jonathan F Parker, from Apr 2003 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 Jonathan F Parker has played.
What does Jonathan F Parker play on the first move as White?
Across 267 games with White in our database, Jonathan F Parker opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jonathan F Parker answers 1...e5 (76% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Jonathan F Parker play as White?
As White, Jonathan F Parker's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (20 games, 70.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 267 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jonathan F Parker play as Black?
As Black, Jonathan F Parker most often plays: Indian Defense (36 games, 11.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Catalan (12 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 253 games.
What is Jonathan F Parker's FIDE rating?
Jonathan F Parker is currently rated 2,498 in classical chess, 2,468 in rapid and 2,500 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,545 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Jonathan F Parker played?
Our database contains 520 games by Jonathan F Parker, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 187 wins, 243 draws, 90 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jonathan F Parker?
520 games by Jonathan F Parker 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.