Prepare against John Constable
United Kingdom · World #127,743 classical · FIDE ID 415855
When preparing against John Constable, expect 1.Nf3 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (60%).
Our database contains 41 games by John Constable, covering Apr 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find John Constable's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John Constable 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 | 1,652 | 1,671 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 16 | 7 | 18 | 39.0% |
| As White | 21 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 20 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John Constable's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John Constable's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 18 | 85.7% | 47.2% |
| e4 | 3 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 86% of White games, 47.2% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Constable usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Constable usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …Nc6 (11% of these games) — Constable usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Constable usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Constable usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 11 | 91.7% | 59.1% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 3 | 60.0% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
John Constable's chess games
All 41 games by John Constable in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - Aug 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: 16 wins, 7 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D79 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D33 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2020 | Vikram Kamath | 1,787 | chT5-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | E01 |
| Jun 2007 | Chris Reeves | 1,512 | Yeovil Open | A37 |
| May 2020 | Andrew Walden Jones | 1,502 | chT5-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | D33 |
| Jan 2026 | Sian Jung | 1,488 | Hastings International Chess Congress 2025: Weekend Intermediate | B06 |
| Apr 2020 | Manoharan Dilukshan | 1,480 | chT5-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT5-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,583 |
| Jersey Open Minor | 2005 | 7 | 3.5 | – |
| Yeovil Open | 2007 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,249 |
| ch-GBR Sub 120 106th | 2019 | 5 | 3 | 1,444 |
| Daventry 4NCL Easter Open C 2nd | 2022 | 5 | 2 | 1,334 |
| Torquay Morning Thynne Open | 2019 | 4 | 1 | 1,372 |
| Hastings International Chess Congress 2025: Weekend Intermediate | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,553 |
| chT2-BCF S5 (4NCL) online | 2022 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John Constable's chess games?
41 games by John Constable, from Apr 2008 to Aug 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 Constable has played.
What does John Constable play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, John Constable opens with 1.Nf3 (86% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John Constable answers 1...g6 (92% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (60% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does John Constable play as White?
As White, John Constable's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John Constable play as Black?
As Black, John Constable most often plays: Modern Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is John Constable's FIDE rating?
John Constable is currently rated 1,652 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,671 (Jan 2026).
How many games has John Constable played?
Our database contains 41 games by John Constable, covering Apr 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 7 draws, 18 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against John Constable?
41 games by John Constable 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.