Prepare against John G Cooper
England · World #16,864 classical · FIDE ID 469912
When preparing against John G Cooper, expect 1.d4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 394 games by John G Cooper, covering Sep 2018 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find John G Cooper's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John G Cooper 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 | 2,087 | 2,155 | Oct 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,062 | 2,101 | Jan 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,044 | 2,079 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 394 | 154 | 122 | 118 | 39.1% |
| As White | 203 | 100 | 46 | 57 | 49.3% |
| As Black | 191 | 54 | 76 | 61 | 28.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2018-2026): 94 rated games against 73 different opponents, across 18 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 45 | 24 | 10 | 11 | 53.3% | 2,026 | 2,124 | 8 |
| Rapid | 34 | 18 | 3 | 13 | 52.9% | 2,026 | 2,085 | 5 |
| Blitz | 15 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 60.0% | 1,834 | 1,941 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 14 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 14.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 66 | 41 | 10 | 15 | 62.1% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs GM · 2 vs FM · 1 vs WFM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2,088 | 2,222 |
| 2025 | 27 | 16 | 2 | 9 | 1,925 | 2,029 |
| 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2,078 | 2,011 |
| 2023 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 1,941 | 1,941 |
| 2022 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1,989 | 2,134 |
| 2021 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2,228 | 2,308 |
| 2020 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1,946 | 1,866 |
| 2019 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2,035 | 2,115 |
| 2018 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 2,012 | 2,172 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John G Cooper's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John G Cooper's side.
First moves as White (203 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 137 | 67.5% | 62.8% |
| Nf3 | 35 | 17.2% | 52.9% |
| e4 | 21 | 10.3% | 54.8% |
| c4 | 7 | 3.4% | 71.4% |
| b3 | 3 | 1.5% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 62.8% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Cooper usually continues c4 (65.8% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Cooper usually continues c4 (68.2% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Cooper usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Cooper usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Cooper usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Cooper usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 49 | 59.8% | 45.9% |
| e5 | 20 | 24.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 6 | 7.3% | 83.3% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 46 | 64.8% | 39.1% |
| d5 | 25 | 35.2% | 48.0% |
John G Cooper's chess games
All 394 games by John G Cooper in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2018 - Nov 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: 154 wins, 122 draws, 118 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 10/6/4 | 50.0% |
| E31 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 19 | 7/7/5 | 36.8% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 18 | 10/4/4 | 55.6% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 16 | 9/2/5 | 56.3% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 15 | 10/3/2 | 66.7% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 18 | 4/10/4 | 22.2% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 12 | 1/6/5 | 8.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1984 | Lubomir Kavalek | 2,545 | Olympiad-26 | D78 |
| May 1998 | Anthony C. Kosten | 2,535 | chT-BCF 9798 (4NCL) | E11 |
| Oct 1982 | Joe Rush | 2,505 | Olympiad-25 | D11 |
| Jun 1992 | Carlos Horacio Garcia Palermo | 2,465 | Olympiad-30 | D34 |
| Nov 1990 | Antonio Fernandes | 2,445 | Olympiad-29 | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-WLS | 1996 | 52 | 38.5 | 2,395 |
| Olympiad-23 | 1978 | 13 | 7 | 2,455 |
| Olympiad-28 | 1988 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,387 |
| Olympiad-30 | 1992 | 12 | 7 | 2,433 |
| 76th ch-BCF | 1989 | 11 | 6 | 2,459 |
| 78th ch-BCF | 1991 | 11 | 6 | 2,330 |
| British CF-65 Championship | 1978 | 11 | 7 | 2,504 |
| Olympiad-29 | 1990 | 11 | 6 | 2,452 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John G Cooper's chess games?
394 games by John G Cooper, from Sep 2018 to Nov 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 G Cooper has played.
What does John G Cooper play on the first move as White?
Across 203 games with White in our database, John G Cooper opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John G Cooper answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games).
What openings does John G Cooper play as White?
As White, John G Cooper's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (20 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation (19 games, 36.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation (18 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 203 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John G Cooper play as Black?
As Black, John G Cooper most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (12 games, 8.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 191 games.
What is John G Cooper's FIDE rating?
John G Cooper is currently rated 2,087 in classical chess, 2,062 in rapid and 2,044 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,155 (Oct 2022).
How many games has John G Cooper played?
Our database contains 394 games by John G Cooper, covering Sep 2018 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 154 wins, 122 draws, 118 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against John G Cooper?
394 games by John G Cooper 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.