Prepare against John Harris
United Kingdom · World #143,216 classical · FIDE ID 439673
When preparing against John Harris, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (50%).
Our database contains 44 games by John Harris, covering Oct 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find John Harris's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John Harris 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 | 1,611 | 1,717 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,732 | 1,732 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 16 | 8 | 20 | 36.4% |
| As White | 22 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 22 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John Harris's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John Harris's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 81.8% | 55.6% |
| d4 | 4 | 18.2% | 12.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 55.6% score
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Harris usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Harris usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Harris usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 12.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Harris usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Harris usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Harris usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 55.6% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 4 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
John Harris's chess games
All 44 games by John Harris in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - 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: 16 wins, 8 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D60 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | Craig Kennedy | 1,930 | chT3S-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | C12 |
| Mar 2024 | Michael Dunkley | 1,842 | Peterborough 4NCL Easter U2000 Open | D00 |
| Aug 2017 | Chris W Pitt | 1,757 | West Bromwich Midland Open B | C26 |
| Oct 2016 | Paul Smith | 1,743 | Douglas IoM Major Open | A48 |
| Aug 2017 | Stephen G Wootton | 1,735 | West Bromwich Midland Open B | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas IoM Major Open | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 1,779 |
| Douglas IoM Minor Open | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,602 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1,514 |
| Peterborough 4NCL Easter U2000 Open | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,737 |
| ch-GBR Soanes Open 104th | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 1,522 |
| West Bromwich Midland Open B | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 1,834 |
| chT3S-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | 2015 | 4 | 1 | 1,746 |
| 24th Harrogate 4NCL Open | 2020 | 4 | 1 | 1,552 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John Harris's chess games?
44 games by John Harris, from Oct 2014 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 Harris has played.
What does John Harris play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, John Harris opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John Harris answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games), 1...g6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does John Harris play as White?
As White, John Harris's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John Harris play as Black?
As Black, John Harris most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is John Harris's FIDE rating?
John Harris is currently rated 1,611 in classical chess, 1,732 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,717 (Oct 2024).
How many games has John Harris played?
Our database contains 44 games by John Harris, covering Oct 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 8 draws, 20 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against John Harris?
44 games by John Harris 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.