Prepare against John Goldner
Canada · World #121,769 classical · FIDE ID 2616203
When preparing against John Goldner, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (52%).
Our database contains 140 games by John Goldner, covering Sep 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find John Goldner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John Goldner 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 | 1,668 | 1,844 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 140 | 29 | 21 | 90 | 20.7% |
| As White | 69 | 16 | 12 | 41 | 23.2% |
| As Black | 71 | 13 | 9 | 49 | 18.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John Goldner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John Goldner's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 69 | 100.0% | 31.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 31.9% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Goldner usually continues Nf3 (28.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Goldner usually continues Nf3 (34.6% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Goldner usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 23 | 71.9% | 37.0% |
| c5 | 9 | 28.1% | 11.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 52.2% | 12.5% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 30.4% | 14.3% |
| f5 | 4 | 17.4% | 12.5% |
John Goldner's chess games
All 140 games by John Goldner in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2013 - Aug 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: 29 wins, 21 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Massoud Zainali | 2,485 | Trois-Rivieres Mauricie Open | B89 |
| Jul 2012 | Daniel Trahan | 2,095 | Quebec Open | B11 |
| Jul 2016 | Run Kun Fan | 2,094 | ch-Quebec Open | A96 |
| Jul 2012 | Michel Plante | 2,084 | Quebec Open | C41 |
| Jul 2012 | Sylvain De Lagrave | 1,970 | Quebec Open | C77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quebec Open | 2022 | 39 | 10.5 | 1,772 |
| Montreal Pere Noel Open | 2016 | 11 | 1.5 | 1,661 |
| Quebec Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,622 |
| 3rd ch-Francophone | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,775 |
| Quebec Open U2000 | 2006 | 8 | 5 | 1,866 |
| Montreal Noel Open | 2019 | 8 | 2 | 1,702 |
| Montreal Mont Royal Open | 2017 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,825 |
| ch-Quebec Open | 2016 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,819 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John Goldner's chess games?
140 games by John Goldner, from Sep 2013 to Aug 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 Goldner has played.
What does John Goldner play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, John Goldner opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John Goldner answers 1...e5 (72% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games).
What openings does John Goldner play as White?
As White, John Goldner's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John Goldner play as Black?
As Black, John Goldner most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is John Goldner's FIDE rating?
John Goldner is currently rated 1,668 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,844 (Aug 2015).
How many games has John Goldner played?
Our database contains 140 games by John Goldner, covering Sep 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 21 draws, 90 losses (20.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against John Goldner?
140 games by John Goldner 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.