Prepare against John E Curtis
United Kingdom · World #29,020 classical · FIDE ID 411892
Our database contains 199 games by John E Curtis, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find John E Curtis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John E Curtis 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 | 1,991 | 2,143 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,033 | 2,059 | Jun 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,994 | 2,059 | Nov 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 199 | 47 | 100 | 52 | 23.6% |
| As White | 98 | 32 | 47 | 19 | 32.7% |
| As Black | 101 | 15 | 53 | 33 | 14.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John E Curtis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John E Curtis's side.
First moves as White (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 95 | 96.9% | 56.8% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 56.8% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Curtis usually continues Nf3 (54.4% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Curtis usually continues Nf3 (52.3% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Curtis usually continues Nd2 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Curtis usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 48 | 90.6% | 34.4% |
| e5 | 4 | 7.5% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 9 | 40.9% | 61.1% |
| d5 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
John E Curtis's chess games
All 199 games by John E Curtis in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 47 wins, 100 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 34 | 10/19/5 | 29.4% |
| D05 | Colle System | 18 | 5/12/1 | 27.8% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 49 | 7/26/16 | 14.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 1/6/0 | 14.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2004 | Timothy D M Woodward | 2,334 | chT2-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | D12 |
| May 2014 | Mark Lyell | 2,228 | BCF-chT2c 1314 (4NCL) | B14 |
| Nov 2006 | Timothy Headlong | 2,214 | chT3-BCF 0607 (4NCL) | D05 |
| Jan 2006 | Natasha K Regan | 2,208 | chT2-BCF 0506 (4NCL) | C41 |
| Dec 2008 | Bernard Cafferty | 2,179 | chT-BCF 1b 0809 (4NCL) | A47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | 2005 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,136 |
| chT3-BCF 0607 (4NCL) | 2007 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,133 |
| chT2-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | 2011 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,183 |
| chT3-BCF 0102 (4NCL) | 2002 | 10 | 8 | 2,269 |
| chT3-BCF 0203 (4NCL) | 2003 | 8 | 3 | 2,010 |
| 41st Guernsey Open | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 2,037 |
| 46th Guernsey Open | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,893 |
| 45th Guernsey Open | 2019 | 7 | 2 | 1,818 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John E Curtis's chess games?
199 games by John E Curtis, from Apr 2003 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 E Curtis has played.
What does John E Curtis play on the first move as White?
Across 98 games with White in our database, John E Curtis opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John E Curtis answers 1...d6 (91% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d6 (41% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does John E Curtis play as White?
As White, John E Curtis's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (34 games, 29.4% win rate); Colle System (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 98 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John E Curtis play as Black?
As Black, John E Curtis most often plays: Philidor (49 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 101 games.
What is John E Curtis's FIDE rating?
John E Curtis is currently rated 1,991 in classical chess, 2,033 in rapid and 1,994 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,143 (Apr 2003).
How many games has John E Curtis played?
Our database contains 199 games by John E Curtis, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 100 draws, 52 losses (23.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against John E Curtis?
199 games by John E Curtis 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.