Prepare against John Farrell
United States · World #48,010 classical · FIDE ID 2024608
Our database contains 77 games by John Farrell, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find John Farrell's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John Farrell 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 | 1,901 | 2,082 | Sep 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,015 | 2,048 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 26 | 28 | 23 | 33.8% |
| As White | 35 | 17 | 12 | 6 | 48.6% |
| As Black | 42 | 9 | 16 | 17 | 21.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John Farrell's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John Farrell's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 35 | 100.0% | 65.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 65.7% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Farrell usually continues g3 (78.6% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Farrell usually continues g3 (78.6% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Farrell usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 90.0% | 36.1% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
John Farrell's chess games
All 77 games by John Farrell in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 26 wins, 28 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 13 | 2/7/4 | 15.4% |
| D24 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Valerio Mautone | 2,117 | 34th NATO Chess | C42 |
| Sep 2014 | Adam Karbowiak | 2,088 | 25th ch-NATO | A05 |
| Sep 2014 | Csaba Csizmadia | 1,863 | 25th ch-NATO | D24 |
| Oct 2024 | K Kyrge | 1,854 | 34th NATO Chess | A20 |
| Aug 2016 | Maris Noviks | 1,843 | 27th ch-NATO | A84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NATO 33rd | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,736 |
| 25th ch-NATO | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 2,046 |
| 32nd ch-NATO | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,944 |
| 34th NATO Chess | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 2,018 |
| 35th NATO Chess | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,049 |
| 27th ch-NATO | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 1,988 |
| 30th ch-NATO | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,790 |
| 31st ch-NATO | 2021 | 7 | 3 | 1,948 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John Farrell's chess games?
77 games by John Farrell, from Apr 2009 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 Farrell has played.
What does John Farrell play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, John Farrell opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John Farrell answers 1...e5 (90% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does John Farrell play as White?
As White, John Farrell's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (13 games, 61.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John Farrell play as Black?
As Black, John Farrell most often plays: Petrov's Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is John Farrell's FIDE rating?
John Farrell is currently rated 1,901 in classical chess, 2,015 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,082 (Sep 2009).
How many games has John Farrell played?
Our database contains 77 games by John Farrell, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 28 draws, 23 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against John Farrell?
77 games by John Farrell 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.