Prepare against John C Moore
United Kingdom · World #42,633 classical · FIDE ID 403636
When preparing against John C Moore, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 5.3% over 19 games.
Our database contains 170 games by John C Moore, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find John C Moore's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John C Moore 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 | 1,923 | 2,093 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 170 | 46 | 67 | 57 | 27.1% |
| As White | 72 | 20 | 29 | 23 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 98 | 26 | 38 | 34 | 26.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John C Moore's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John C Moore's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 72 | 100.0% | 47.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.9% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Moore usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Moore usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Moore usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 39 | 70.9% | 48.7% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 29.1% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 100.0% | 28.6% |
John C Moore's chess games
All 170 games by John C Moore in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 46 wins, 67 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 21 | 7/7/7 | 33.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 19 | 1/9/9 | 5.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2008 | Oliver A Jackson | 2,221 | Paington Open | B25 |
| Apr 1999 | Scott Wastney | 2,167 | Southend Open | B24 |
| Oct 1996 | Tim R Dickinson | 2,165 | chT-BCF 9697 (4NCL) | B13 |
| May 2007 | Mark R Ruston | 2,124 | chT2-BCF 0607 (4NCL) | B03 |
| Jan 1995 | Roger D De Coverly | 2,105 | Southend Open | C91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southend Open | 2009 | 51 | 28.5 | 2,149 |
| chT2-BCF 0607 (4NCL) | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,073 |
| chT-BCF 9697 (4NCL) | 1997 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,089 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Over 65 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,932 |
| 58th Southend Open | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 2,012 |
| chT-BCF2 0708 (4NCL) | 2008 | 7 | 2 | 2,049 |
| ch-ENG Seniors 65 | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,878 |
| English Seniors 65+ | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,049 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John C Moore's chess games?
170 games by John C Moore, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Moore has played.
What does John C Moore play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, John C Moore opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John C Moore answers 1...e5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does John C Moore play as White?
As White, John C Moore's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (8 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John C Moore play as Black?
As Black, John C Moore most often plays: Slav Defense (19 games, 5.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (10 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 98 games.
What is John C Moore's FIDE rating?
John C Moore is currently rated 1,923 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,093 (Apr 2003).
How many games has John C Moore played?
Our database contains 170 games by John C Moore, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 67 draws, 57 losses (27.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against John C Moore?
170 games by John C Moore 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.