Prepare against John C H Nyman
United Kingdom · World #69,395 classical · FIDE ID 403482
When preparing against John C H Nyman, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 36 games by John C H Nyman, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find John C H Nyman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John C H Nyman 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 | 1,823 | 1,897 | May 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 30.6% |
| As White | 19 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John C H Nyman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John C H Nyman's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 47.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.4% score
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Nyman usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Nyman usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Nyman usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 62.5% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 37.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
John C H Nyman's chess games
All 36 games by John C H Nyman in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - 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: 11 wins, 11 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Hübsch Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2012 | Peter K Tart | 1,972 | 03 High Wycombe e2e4 Major Open | C40 |
| May 2012 | Agnieszka Sapkowska | 1,805 | Amersham e2e4 Challengers Open | C66 |
| Sep 2019 | Dave Siddall | 1,797 | Torquay Rowena Challengers | D58 |
| Mar 2011 | Graham M Booley | 1,790 | Uxbridge e2e4 Major Open | B07 |
| Mar 2012 | Anuj A Mavinkurve | 1,684 | 03 High Wycombe e2e4 Major Open | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torquay Rowena Challengers | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,779 |
| 03 High Wycombe e2e4 Major Open | 2012 | 5 | 3 | 1,996 |
| Sunningdale e2e4 Open U2000 07 | 2013 | 5 | 3 | 1,813 |
| Uxbridge e2e4 Major Open | 2011 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,922 |
| Amersham e2e4 Challengers Open | 2012 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,607 |
| 106th ch-GBR U1900 | 2019 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,628 |
| 5th Prague Summer Open B | 2018 | 2 | 0 | 1,147 |
| FIN Team Cup | 2012 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,872 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John C H Nyman's chess games?
36 games by John C H Nyman, from Mar 2010 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 C H Nyman has played.
What does John C H Nyman play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, John C H Nyman opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John C H Nyman answers 1...e5 (63% of games), 1...d6 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does John C H Nyman play as White?
As White, John C H Nyman's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John C H Nyman play as Black?
As Black, John C H Nyman most often plays: Pirc Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Philidor (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is John C H Nyman's FIDE rating?
John C H Nyman is currently rated 1,823 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,897 (May 2012).
How many games has John C H Nyman played?
Our database contains 36 games by John C H Nyman, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 11 draws, 14 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against John C H Nyman?
36 games by John C H Nyman 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.