Prepare against Jerry G Humphreys
United Kingdom · World #35,707 classical · FIDE ID 408158
When preparing against Jerry G Humphreys, expect 1.e4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Grünfeld Defense as Black, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 265 games by Jerry G Humphreys, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jerry G Humphreys's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jerry G Humphreys 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 | 1,955 | 2,132 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,965 | 2,065 | Oct 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 265 | 86 | 99 | 80 | 32.5% |
| As White | 129 | 41 | 58 | 30 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 136 | 45 | 41 | 50 | 33.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jerry G Humphreys's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jerry G Humphreys's side.
First moves as White (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 82 | 63.6% | 56.1% |
| c4 | 34 | 26.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 10.1% | 53.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 56.1% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Humphreys usually continues Nc3 (53.6% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Humphreys usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Humphreys usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 26% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Humphreys usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Humphreys usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Humphreys usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 74 | 100.0% | 48.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 100.0% | 47.3% |
Jerry G Humphreys's chess games
All 265 games by Jerry G Humphreys 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: 86 wins, 99 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 17 | 7/8/2 | 41.2% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 33 | 11/9/13 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 7/5/7 | 36.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2006 | Dagur Arngrimsson | 2,289 | 81st Hastings Masters Open | D13 |
| Nov 2005 | Ben Morgan | 2,250 | chT3-BCF 0506 (4NCL) | A50 |
| Jan 2007 | Oliver A Jackson | 2,225 | 82nd Hastings Masters Open | B48 |
| Apr 2006 | Krunal Kahar | 2,209 | chT3-BCF 0506 (4NCL) | B26 |
| Mar 2005 | Charles E Tippleston | 2,200 | Coventry Open | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3-BCF 0910 (4NCL) | 2010 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,969 |
| chT3-BCF 0607 (4NCL) | 2007 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,096 |
| 92nd ch-BCF | 2005 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,929 |
| chT3-BCF 0506 (4NCL) | 2006 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,222 |
| ch-GBR Open | 2006 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,088 |
| 81st Hastings Masters Open | 2006 | 10 | 5 | 2,147 |
| 95th ch-GBR Major Open | 2008 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,008 |
| chT3-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | 2011 | 9 | 7 | 2,258 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jerry G Humphreys's chess games?
265 games by Jerry G Humphreys, 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 Jerry G Humphreys has played.
What does Jerry G Humphreys play on the first move as White?
Across 129 games with White in our database, Jerry G Humphreys opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.c4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jerry G Humphreys answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jerry G Humphreys play as White?
As White, Jerry G Humphreys's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (14 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 129 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jerry G Humphreys play as Black?
As Black, Jerry G Humphreys most often plays: Sicilian: Scheveningen (33 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 136 games.
What is Jerry G Humphreys's FIDE rating?
Jerry G Humphreys is currently rated 1,955 in classical chess, 1,965 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,132 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Jerry G Humphreys played?
Our database contains 265 games by Jerry G Humphreys, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 86 wins, 99 draws, 80 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jerry G Humphreys?
265 games by Jerry G Humphreys 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.