Prepare against John C Pigott
IM · United Kingdom · World #5,666 classical · FIDE ID 400459
When preparing against John C Pigott, expect 1.e4 in 33% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 33.3% over 27 games.
Our database contains 350 games by John C Pigott, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find John C Pigott's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John C Pigott 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 | 2,256 | 2,419 | Feb 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,266 | 2,403 | Feb 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 350 | 137 | 117 | 96 | 39.1% |
| As White | 180 | 80 | 64 | 36 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 170 | 57 | 53 | 60 | 33.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John C Pigott's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John C Pigott's side.
First moves as White (180 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 59 | 32.8% | 66.1% |
| d4 | 57 | 31.7% | 59.6% |
| c4 | 56 | 31.1% | 61.6% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 3.3% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 66.1% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Pigott usually continues Nf3 (70.4% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Pigott usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Pigott usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 59.6% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Pigott usually continues c4 (64.7% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Pigott usually continues c4 (35.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Pigott usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 62 | 76.5% | 54.0% |
| e6 | 11 | 13.6% | 36.4% |
| d6 | 7 | 8.6% | 57.1% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 65 | 95.6% | 47.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
John C Pigott's chess games
All 350 games by John C Pigott 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: 137 wins, 117 draws, 96 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 19 | 10/4/5 | 52.6% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 27 | 9/7/11 | 33.3% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 14 | 1/6/7 | 7.1% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Alexei Shirov | 2,693 | Reykjavik Open | B51 |
| Jan 2020 | Daniele Vocaturo | 2,622 | 18th Gibraltar Masters | A56 |
| Jan 2018 | Daniel Alsina Leal | 2,507 | chT1a-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | E28 |
| Apr 2017 | Magesh Chandran Panchanathan | 2,494 | Reykjavik Open | D78 |
| Jan 2019 | Christopher Repka | 2,491 | 17th Gibraltar Masters | B09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2024 | 37 | 24 | 2,208 |
| Oslo Open | 2018 | 16 | 11 | 2,367 |
| Budapest FS11 IM-B | 1993 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,392 |
| British CF-63 Championship | 1976 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,327 |
| 76th ch-BCF | 1989 | 11 | 6 | 2,436 |
| British CF-68 Championship | 1981 | 11 | 6 | 2,391 |
| 72nd British Championship | 1985 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,376 |
| 33rd World Senior 65+ | 2025 | 10 | 6 | 2,150 |
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Where can I find John C Pigott's chess games?
350 games by John C Pigott, 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 Pigott has played.
What does John C Pigott play on the first move as White?
Across 180 games with White in our database, John C Pigott opens with 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.c4 (31% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John C Pigott answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does John C Pigott play as White?
As White, John C Pigott's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (19 games, 52.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 180 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John C Pigott play as Black?
As Black, John C Pigott most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (27 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 7.1% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 170 games.
What is John C Pigott's FIDE rating?
John C Pigott is currently rated 2,256 in classical chess, 2,266 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,419 (Feb 2018).
How many games has John C Pigott played?
Our database contains 350 games by John C Pigott, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 137 wins, 117 draws, 96 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against John C Pigott?
350 games by John C Pigott 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.