Prepare against Jeff R Dawson
United Kingdom · World #23,685 classical · FIDE ID 414948
Our database contains 53 games by Jeff R Dawson, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jeff R Dawson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jeff R Dawson 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 | 2,027 | 2,033 | Jan 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 21 | 11 | 21 | 39.6% |
| As White | 26 | 12 | 5 | 9 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 27 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jeff R Dawson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jeff R Dawson's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 96.2% | 58.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 58.0% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Dawson usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Dawson usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Dawson usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Dawson usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 68.4% | 34.6% |
| d5 | 4 | 21.1% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Jeff R Dawson's chess games
All 53 games by Jeff R Dawson in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 21 wins, 11 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A09 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2007 | Paul Wallace | 2,274 | Gibraltar Masters | B01 |
| Jul 2006 | Eric Brondum | 2,202 | 28th Politiken Cup | B51 |
| Aug 2005 | Norman A Hutchinson | 2,097 | ch-BCF Major 92nd | C10 |
| Jul 2006 | Esben Christensen | 2,091 | 28th Politiken Cup | D20 |
| Oct 2005 | Peter Rowe | 2,071 | 31st Guernsey Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF Major 92nd | 2005 | 11 | 5 | 1,965 |
| Gibraltar Masters | 2007 | 9 | 3 | 2,071 |
| 28th Politiken Cup | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,199 |
| 31st Guernsey Open | 2005 | 7 | 4 | 2,097 |
| Uxbridge Open | 2009 | 5 | 2 | 1,874 |
| Frome Open | 2009 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,881 |
| Milton Keynes Open | 2008 | 5 | 3 | 2,167 |
| chT3S-BCF 1314 (4NCL) | 2014 | 2 | 2 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jeff R Dawson's chess games?
53 games by Jeff R Dawson, from Oct 2005 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 Jeff R Dawson has played.
What does Jeff R Dawson play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Jeff R Dawson opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jeff R Dawson answers 1...e6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Jeff R Dawson play as White?
As White, Jeff R Dawson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jeff R Dawson play as Black?
As Black, Jeff R Dawson most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Jeff R Dawson's FIDE rating?
Jeff R Dawson is currently rated 2,027 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,033 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Jeff R Dawson played?
Our database contains 53 games by Jeff R Dawson, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 11 draws, 21 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jeff R Dawson?
53 games by Jeff R Dawson 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.