Prepare against John A Marsden
Australia · World #70,061 classical · FIDE ID 3207021
When preparing against John A Marsden, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by John A Marsden, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find John A Marsden's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John A Marsden 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 | 1,821 | 1,916 | Apr 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,939 | 1,939 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 33.3% |
| As White | 14 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John A Marsden's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John A Marsden's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 100.0% | 53.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.6% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Marsden usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Marsden usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Marsden usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 100.0% | 28.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 64.3% |
John A Marsden's chess games
All 30 games by John A Marsden in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 10 wins, 11 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2009 | Peter Abbott | 1,786 | 47th Doeberl Cup Major | E12 |
| Mar 2005 | Vasil Tulevski | 1,754 | 43rd Doeberl Cup Major | E38 |
| Apr 2010 | Alana Chibnall | 1,513 | 48th Doeberl Cup Major | C54 |
| Apr 2009 | Sophie Eustace | 1,419 | 47th Doeberl Cup Major | B45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUS Major | 2000 | 11 | 6 | – |
| 48th Doeberl Cup Major | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 1,727 |
| 47th Doeberl Cup Major | 2009 | 6 | 4 | 1,874 |
| 40th Doeberl Cup Major | 2002 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,288 |
| 58th Begonia Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,747 |
| Gold Coast Open | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,809 |
| 43rd Doeberl Cup Major | 2005 | 1 | 1 | 2,154 |
| Doeberl Cup Major 39th | 2001 | 1 | 0 | 1,544 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John A Marsden's chess games?
30 games by John A Marsden, from Jul 2009 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 Marsden has played.
What does John A Marsden play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, John A Marsden opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John A Marsden answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does John A Marsden play as White?
As White, John A Marsden's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John A Marsden play as Black?
As Black, John A Marsden most often plays: Petrov's Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is John A Marsden's FIDE rating?
John A Marsden is currently rated 1,821 in classical chess and 1,939 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,916 (Apr 2019).
How many games has John A Marsden played?
Our database contains 30 games by John A Marsden, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 11 draws, 9 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against John A Marsden?
30 games by John A Marsden 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.