Prepare against John Cox
United Kingdom · World #327,355 classical · FIDE ID 1803905
When preparing against John Cox, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (61%).
Our database contains 110 games by John Cox, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find John Cox's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John Cox 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 | 1,635 | 1,655 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,681 | 1,681 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 20 | 33 | 57 | 18.2% |
| As White | 54 | 13 | 22 | 19 | 24.1% |
| As Black | 56 | 7 | 11 | 38 | 12.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John Cox's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John Cox's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 44 | 81.5% | 46.6% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 13.0% | 21.4% |
| d4 | 3 | 5.6% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 46.6% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Cox usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Cox usually continues d4 (45.5% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Cox usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 21.4% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Cox usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Cox usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 45.5% | 5.0% |
| c5 | 9 | 40.9% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 14 | 60.9% | 14.3% |
| d5 | 8 | 34.8% | 56.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
John Cox's chess games
All 110 games by John Cox in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - 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: 20 wins, 33 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 14 | 0/4/10 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2015 | Robert AJ Hurn | 1,717 | South Wales New Year Major Open | D02 |
| Sep 2017 | Ron Williams | 1,692 | ch-WLS Seniors | C41 |
| Apr 2017 | Sam White | 1,671 | Tom Weston Major Open | D02 |
| Apr 2015 | David Rovaretti | 1,644 | Tom Weston Major Open | A07 |
| Aug 2015 | Richard Livermore | 1,637 | ch-WLS Seniors 1st | B34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Weston Major Open | 2018 | 18 | 6 | 1,500 |
| 12th South Wales Open | 2015 | 10 | 3 | 1,470 |
| ch-WLS Minor | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,403 |
| 13th South Wales Open | 2016 | 8 | 2 | 1,519 |
| 14th South Wales Open | 2017 | 7 | 1 | 1,358 |
| 33rd Guernsey Holiday Open | 2007 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,492 |
| Cardiff Welsh Open | 2022 | 6 | 3 | 1,313 |
| South Wales Autumn Major Open | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 1,428 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John Cox's chess games?
110 games by John Cox, from Nov 2014 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 Cox has played.
What does John Cox play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, John Cox opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John Cox answers 1...e5 (45% of games), 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (61% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games).
What openings does John Cox play as White?
As White, John Cox's most-played openings in our database are: French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John Cox play as Black?
As Black, John Cox most often plays: Dutch Defense (14 games, 0.0% win rate); Philidor (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is John Cox's FIDE rating?
John Cox is currently rated 1,635 in classical chess and 1,681 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,655 (Jul 2026).
How many games has John Cox played?
Our database contains 110 games by John Cox, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 33 draws, 57 losses (18.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against John Cox?
110 games by John Cox 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.