Prepare against John Edge
United Kingdom · World #37,992 classical · FIDE ID 426636
Our database contains 49 games by John Edge, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find John Edge's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John Edge 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 | 1,944 | 2,015 | Jan 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,949 | 1,979 | Oct 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,994 | 1,994 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 32.7% |
| As White | 23 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 26 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John Edge's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John Edge's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 91.3% | 52.4% |
| d4 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 52.4% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Edge usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (24% of these games) — Edge usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Edge usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Edge usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 100.0% | 41.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
John Edge's chess games
All 49 games by John Edge in the Chess.ceo database (May 2013 - 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: 16 wins, 16 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Nigel M Ferrington | 2,182 | Shropshire Open | C54 |
| Jul 2004 | Jane Richmond | 2,161 | Monmouth Open | B50 |
| Nov 2016 | Mike P Waddington | 2,088 | 50th Torquay Open | B90 |
| Jul 2002 | Kevin Downey | 2,060 | Monmouth Open | B89 |
| Aug 2015 | Andrew I Paterson | 2,039 | 102nd ch-GBR | B18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monmouth Open | 2004 | 17 | 9 | 2,196 |
| 102nd ch-GBR | 2015 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,008 |
| Shropshire Open | 2019 | 9 | 2 | 1,956 |
| 52nd Torquay Open | 2018 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,101 |
| 50th Torquay Open | 2016 | 5 | 4 | 2,260 |
| chT4b-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | 2005 | 2 | 1 | 2,096 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John Edge's chess games?
49 games by John Edge, from May 2013 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 Edge has played.
What does John Edge play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, John Edge opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John Edge answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does John Edge play as White?
As White, John Edge's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John Edge play as Black?
As Black, John Edge most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is John Edge's FIDE rating?
John Edge is currently rated 1,944 in classical chess, 1,949 in rapid and 1,994 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,015 (Jan 2018).
How many games has John Edge played?
Our database contains 49 games by John Edge, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 16 draws, 17 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against John Edge?
49 games by John Edge 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.