Prepare against Jean Watson
Australia · World #116,401 classical · FIDE ID 3206920
When preparing against Jean Watson, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (71%).
Our database contains 38 games by Jean Watson, covering Jul 2008 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Jean Watson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jean Watson 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 | 1,684 | 1,695 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,723 | 1,723 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 10 | 10 | 18 | 26.3% |
| As White | 17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 23.5% |
| As Black | 21 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jean Watson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jean Watson's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 100.0% | 41.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 41.2% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Watson usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Watson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Watson usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 90.0% | 27.8% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 71.4% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
Jean Watson's chess games
All 38 games by Jean Watson in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - Oct 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: 10 wins, 10 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Colle System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E00 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2012 | Stephen Fairbairn | 2,052 | Queenstown Open | E09 |
| Jan 2009 | Nigel Cooper | 1,872 | Queenstown Open | D05 |
| Nov 2018 | Steve F Tarr | 1,728 | Telford 4NCL U1825 Open | D15 |
| Apr 2009 | Hj. Abang Azman Draup | 1,725 | 47th Doeberl Cup Major | D53 |
| Apr 2007 | Gor Neegam | 1,641 | Sydney Open | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queenstown Open | 2012 | 17 | 5.5 | 1,834 |
| Sydney Open | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,698 |
| 47th Doeberl Cup Major | 2009 | 6 | 2 | 1,472 |
| Telford 4NCL U1825 Open | 2018 | 6 | 4 | 1,542 |
Interactive opening tree from all 38 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jean Watson's chess games?
38 games by Jean Watson, from Jul 2008 to Oct 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 Jean Watson has played.
What does Jean Watson play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Jean Watson opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jean Watson answers 1...e6 (90% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games).
What openings does Jean Watson play as White?
As White, Jean Watson's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jean Watson play as Black?
As Black, Jean Watson most often plays: French: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Jean Watson's FIDE rating?
Jean Watson is currently rated 1,684 in classical chess, 1,723 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,695 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Jean Watson played?
Our database contains 38 games by Jean Watson, covering Jul 2008 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 10 draws, 18 losses (26.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jean Watson?
38 games by Jean Watson 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.