Prepare against John A Feavyour
United Kingdom · World #38,660 classical · FIDE ID 405850
Our database contains 277 games by John A Feavyour, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find John A Feavyour's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John A Feavyour 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 | 1,941 | 2,106 | Apr 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 277 | 111 | 82 | 84 | 40.1% |
| As White | 143 | 60 | 45 | 38 | 42.0% |
| As Black | 134 | 51 | 37 | 46 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John A Feavyour's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John A Feavyour's side.
First moves as White (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 142 | 99.3% | 57.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 57.7% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Feavyour usually continues c4 (58.9% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Feavyour usually continues c4 (62.9% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Feavyour usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- 1.g3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c6 (100% of these games) — Feavyour usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 57 | 78.1% | 49.1% |
| e6 | 16 | 21.9% | 53.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 61.0% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 39.0% | 40.6% |
John A Feavyour's chess games
All 277 games by John A Feavyour 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: 111 wins, 82 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 14 | 9/4/1 | 64.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| E52 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D84 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 7/2/8 | 41.2% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2006 | Andreas Dueckstein | 2,276 | 08th chT-EU Seniors | D07 |
| Feb 2016 | Tomer Eden | 2,222 | chT4-BCF 1516 (4NCL) | E32 |
| Feb 2006 | Rainer Siegmund | 2,177 | 08th chT-EU Seniors | E41 |
| Feb 2008 | Vidar Taksrud | 2,164 | 10th chT-EU Seniors | D45 |
| May 2010 | William Burt | 2,162 | chT3-BCF 0910 (4NCL) | D08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southend Open | 2009 | 34 | 20.5 | 2,036 |
| ch-BCF Seniors 65 | 2018 | 26 | 11.5 | 1,895 |
| ch-GBR Seniors | 2005 | 14 | 8 | 2,011 |
| chT3-BCF 0809 (4NCL) | 2009 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,042 |
| chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,663 |
| ch-ENG Seniors | 2011 | 10 | 6 | 2,019 |
| chT4-BCF 1516 (4NCL) | 2016 | 10 | 7 | 1,955 |
| chT3-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | 2011 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,217 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John A Feavyour's chess games?
277 games by John A Feavyour, 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 John A Feavyour has played.
What does John A Feavyour play on the first move as White?
Across 143 games with White in our database, John A Feavyour opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John A Feavyour answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (61% of games), 1...Nf6 (39% of games).
What openings does John A Feavyour play as White?
As White, John A Feavyour's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 64.3% win rate); Slav Defense (14 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 143 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John A Feavyour play as Black?
As Black, John A Feavyour most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 23.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 134 games.
What is John A Feavyour's FIDE rating?
John A Feavyour is currently rated 1,941 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,106 (Apr 2007).
How many games has John A Feavyour played?
Our database contains 277 games by John A Feavyour, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 111 wins, 82 draws, 84 losses (40.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against John A Feavyour?
277 games by John A Feavyour 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.