Prepare against John J Carleton
United Kingdom · World #13,877 classical · FIDE ID 401013
When preparing against John J Carleton, expect 1.d4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Alekhine Defense as Black, 24.2% over 33 games.
Our database contains 282 games by John J Carleton, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find John J Carleton's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John J Carleton 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 | 2,117 | 2,322 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,263 | 2,265 | Apr 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 282 | 105 | 86 | 91 | 37.2% |
| As White | 131 | 58 | 35 | 38 | 44.3% |
| As Black | 151 | 47 | 51 | 53 | 31.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John J Carleton's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John J Carleton's side.
First moves as White (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 97 | 74.0% | 58.2% |
| e4 | 32 | 24.4% | 57.8% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 58.2% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Carleton usually continues c4 (62.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Carleton usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Carleton usually continues e4 (37.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 57.8% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Carleton usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (34% of these games) — Carleton usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (9% of these games) — Carleton usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 46.1% | 44.3% |
| c6 | 30 | 39.5% | 51.7% |
| e6 | 8 | 10.5% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.6% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 29 | 53.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 24 | 44.4% | 45.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
John J Carleton's chess games
All 282 games by John J Carleton in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 105 wins, 86 draws, 91 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| E25 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B48 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 33 | 8/13/12 | 24.2% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 13 | 0/7/6 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| E51 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| E09 | Catalan | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2016 | Daniel Howard Fernandez | 2,476 | chT1a-BCF 1516 (4NCL) | A13 |
| Apr 1973 | Mario Jr. Bertok | 2,440 | Birmingham | B81 |
| Jan 2007 | Malcolm Pein | 2,401 | chT-BCF 0607 (4NCL) | A45 |
| Nov 2015 | David J Eggleston | 2,399 | chT1a-BCF 1516 (4NCL) | E32 |
| Nov 2006 | Sam E. Collins | 2,396 | chT-BCF 0607 (4NCL) | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British CF-65 Championship | 1978 | 11 | 6 | 2,386 |
| ch-EU Union | 2006 | 10 | 5 | 2,298 |
| 4th ch-EU Union | 2008 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,262 |
| chT2-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 2,072 |
| ch-British Universities | 1970 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,376 |
| Liverpool Open | 2007 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,314 |
| chT2-BCF 1011 (4NCL) North | 2011 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,268 |
| chT1a-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 7 | 0.5 | 2,135 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John J Carleton's chess games?
282 games by John J Carleton, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 J Carleton has played.
What does John J Carleton play on the first move as White?
Across 131 games with White in our database, John J Carleton opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John J Carleton answers 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...c6 (39% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does John J Carleton play as White?
As White, John J Carleton's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 131 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John J Carleton play as Black?
As Black, John J Carleton most often plays: Alekhine Defense (33 games, 24.2% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (13 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 151 games.
What is John J Carleton's FIDE rating?
John J Carleton is currently rated 2,117 in classical chess, 2,263 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,322 (Oct 2007).
How many games has John J Carleton played?
Our database contains 282 games by John J Carleton, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 105 wins, 86 draws, 91 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against John J Carleton?
282 games by John J Carleton 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.