Prepare against Jay Carr
United States · World #76,177 classical · FIDE ID 30922690
When preparing against Jay Carr, expect 1.c4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 44.4% over 18 games.
Our database contains 96 games by Jay Carr, covering May 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jay Carr's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jay Carr 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 | 1,802 | 1,862 | Oct 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,867 | 1,867 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 34 | 17 | 45 | 35.4% |
| As White | 49 | 20 | 7 | 22 | 40.8% |
| As Black | 47 | 14 | 10 | 23 | 29.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jay Carr's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jay Carr's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 28 | 57.1% | 51.8% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 42.9% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 57% of White games, 51.8% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Carr usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Carr usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Carr usually continues g3 (71.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 43% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Carr usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Carr usually continues e3 (40.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Carr usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 52.0% | 46.2% |
| d5 | 12 | 48.0% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 100.0% | 44.1% |
Jay Carr's chess games
All 96 games by Jay Carr in the Chess.ceo database (May 2017 - 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: 34 wins, 17 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 18 | 8/1/9 | 44.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | Zenia Corrales Jimenez | 2,234 | 1st New World Chess Int | A25 |
| Apr 2023 | Jukka Johansson | 2,106 | Reykjavik Open | A50 |
| Sep 2017 | Neville B K Gill | 2,075 | Douglas IoM Major Open | A13 |
| Mar 2023 | Arnar Milutin Heidarsson | 2,075 | Reykjavik Open | D04 |
| Nov 2023 | David J Ireland | 1,897 | Douglas Major & Minor Open | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 30 | 12 | 1,859 |
| 1st New World Chess Int | 2020 | 15 | 6.5 | 1,917 |
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,792 |
| Douglas Major & Minor Open | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,839 |
| Isle of Man Major Open | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,937 |
| Douglas IoM Major Open | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,844 |
| Douglas IoM Open B | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,742 |
| Gibraltar Amateur Open A | 2019 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,812 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jay Carr's chess games?
96 games by Jay Carr, from May 2017 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 Jay Carr has played.
What does Jay Carr play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Jay Carr opens with 1.c4 (57% of games), 1.Nf3 (43% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jay Carr answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...d5 (48% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jay Carr play as White?
As White, Jay Carr's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (18 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 46.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jay Carr play as Black?
As Black, Jay Carr most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Jay Carr's FIDE rating?
Jay Carr is currently rated 1,802 in classical chess and 1,867 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,862 (Oct 2018).
How many games has Jay Carr played?
Our database contains 96 games by Jay Carr, covering May 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 17 draws, 45 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jay Carr?
96 games by Jay Carr 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.