Prepare against John Fletcher
CM · United Kingdom · World #35,866 classical · FIDE ID 1800620
When preparing against John Fletcher, expect 1.d4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Richter-Veresov Attack as White, 33.3% over 18 games.
Our database contains 228 games by John Fletcher, covering Jul 2007 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find John Fletcher's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John Fletcher 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 | 1,955 | 2,066 | Apr 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 228 | 81 | 57 | 90 | 35.5% |
| As White | 115 | 43 | 28 | 44 | 37.4% |
| As Black | 113 | 38 | 29 | 46 | 33.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John Fletcher's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John Fletcher's side.
First moves as White (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 106 | 92.2% | 48.6% |
| e4 | 9 | 7.8% | 61.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 48.6% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Fletcher usually continues Nc3 (51.2% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Fletcher usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Fletcher usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 61.1% score
- …e6 (44% of these games) — Fletcher usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Fletcher usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Fletcher usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 55 | 94.8% | 47.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.4% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 87.5% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 12.5% | 37.5% |
John Fletcher's chess games
All 228 games by John Fletcher in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - Sep 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: 81 wins, 57 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 25 | 9/5/11 | 36.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 18 | 6/3/9 | 33.3% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D30 | Catalan | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Ramesh Jhunjhnuwala | 2,260 | WchT Seniors 50 | D00 |
| Apr 2010 | Silje Bjerke | 2,218 | 33rd San Sebastian Open | B54 |
| Apr 2010 | Jose Carlos Aranaz Portugues | 2,169 | 33rd San Sebastian Open | A45 |
| Oct 2020 | Thomas Brown | 2,165 | 1st WCU Online League Open | B07 |
| Oct 2019 | Charles F Morris | 2,088 | chT-Wales 1920 | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2020 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,155 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2024 | 16 | 10 | 2,161 |
| chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,021 |
| South Wales Winter Open | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,999 |
| 6th South Wales Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,132 |
| 33rd San Sebastian Open | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,068 |
| chT2-BCF 9899 (4NCL) | 1999 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,878 |
| chT3-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 8 | 3 | 1,815 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John Fletcher's chess games?
228 games by John Fletcher, from Jul 2007 to Sep 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 Fletcher has played.
What does John Fletcher play on the first move as White?
Across 115 games with White in our database, John Fletcher opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John Fletcher answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does John Fletcher play as White?
As White, John Fletcher's most-played openings in our database are: Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (25 games, 36.0% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (18 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 115 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John Fletcher play as Black?
As Black, John Fletcher most often plays: Indian Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 113 games.
What is John Fletcher's FIDE rating?
John Fletcher is currently rated 1,955 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,066 (Apr 2015).
How many games has John Fletcher played?
Our database contains 228 games by John Fletcher, covering Jul 2007 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 81 wins, 57 draws, 90 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against John Fletcher?
228 games by John Fletcher 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.