Prepare against John Fraser
United Kingdom · World #32,812 classical · FIDE ID 436453
When preparing against John Fraser, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 86 games by John Fraser, covering Sep 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find John Fraser's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John Fraser 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 | 1,970 | 1,970 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,945 | 1,945 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 19 | 37 | 29 | 22.1% |
| As White | 44 | 11 | 18 | 14 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 42 | 8 | 19 | 15 | 19.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John Fraser's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John Fraser's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 44 | 100.0% | 46.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.6% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Fraser usually continues Nf3 (36.1% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Fraser usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Fraser usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 100.0% | 43.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 50.0% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 7 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
John Fraser's chess games
All 86 games by John Fraser in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2013 - 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: 19 wins, 37 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/0 | 25.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Argirios Papadopoulos | 2,256 | 11th Paleochora Open | C55 |
| Oct 2014 | Dagur Ragnarsson | 2,154 | 24th ch-EU U18 | C06 |
| Jan 2015 | Akshaya Kalaiyalahan | 2,080 | 90th Hastings Masters Open | B35 |
| Aug 2013 | Nathan L Talbot | 2,074 | ch-BCF Major Open | B50 |
| Aug 2013 | James N Stayt | 1,980 | ch-BCF Major Open | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glorney Cup | 2015 | 12 | 6 | 1,804 |
| 101st ch-GBR | 2014 | 11 | 3 | 1,896 |
| ch-BCF Major Open | 2013 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,030 |
| 23rd ch-EU U16 | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,895 |
| 90th Hastings Masters Open | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 1,880 |
| ch-BCF U16 | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,732 |
| Paignton Open | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,069 |
| 24th ch-EU U18 | 2014 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,113 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John Fraser's chess games?
86 games by John Fraser, from Sep 2013 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 Fraser has played.
What does John Fraser play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, John Fraser opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John Fraser answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...g6 (50% of games).
What openings does John Fraser play as White?
As White, John Fraser's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John Fraser play as Black?
As Black, John Fraser most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is John Fraser's FIDE rating?
John Fraser is currently rated 1,970 in classical chess and 1,945 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,970 (Sep 2026).
How many games has John Fraser played?
Our database contains 86 games by John Fraser, covering Sep 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 37 draws, 29 losses (22.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against John Fraser?
86 games by John Fraser 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.