Prepare against John J Cox
IM · England · World #5,945 classical · FIDE ID 401064
When preparing against John J Cox, expect 1.c4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (46%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 21.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 691 games by John J Cox, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find John J Cox's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John J Cox 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 | 2,250 | 2,423 | Nov 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,308 | 2,420 | Oct 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,322 | 2,360 | Sep 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 691 | 261 | 206 | 224 | 37.8% |
| As White | 341 | 135 | 107 | 99 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 350 | 126 | 99 | 125 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John J Cox's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John J Cox's side.
First moves as White (341 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 175 | 51.3% | 57.7% |
| d4 | 118 | 34.6% | 55.5% |
| e4 | 22 | 6.5% | 45.5% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 5.3% | 52.8% |
| g3 | 6 | 1.8% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 51% of White games, 57.7% score
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Cox usually continues Nc3 (54.5% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Cox usually continues g3 (56.8% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Cox usually continues g3 (53.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 55.5% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Cox usually continues c4 (47.9% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Cox usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Cox usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (157 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 67 | 42.7% | 57.5% |
| e6 | 50 | 31.8% | 57.0% |
| Nf6 | 21 | 13.4% | 47.6% |
| c5 | 17 | 10.8% | 38.2% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 53 | 45.7% | 51.9% |
| d5 | 29 | 25.0% | 36.2% |
| e6 | 22 | 19.0% | 47.7% |
| f5 | 11 | 9.5% | 54.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
John J Cox's chess games
All 691 games by John J Cox in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 261 wins, 206 draws, 224 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 52 | 24/17/11 | 46.2% |
| A26 | English Opening | 49 | 29/9/11 | 59.2% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 33 | 9/14/10 | 27.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 21 | 6/8/7 | 28.6% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 17 | 6/3/8 | 35.3% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 19 | 4/6/9 | 21.1% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 19 | 5/8/6 | 26.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 16 | 8/5/3 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Matthieu Cornette | 2,606 | London Classic Superblitz KO | A40 |
| Dec 2016 | Benjamin Bok | 2,598 | 8th London Classic Super rapid | A10 |
| Dec 2013 | Mark L Hebden | 2,560 | 5th London Classic Open | A26 |
| Sep 2005 | Peter K Wells | 2,529 | 14th Monarch Assurance | D87 |
| Sep 2005 | Mikhail Ulybin | 2,529 | 14th Monarch Assurance | A62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Phillips&Drew Knights | 1984 | 28 | 12.5 | 2,293 |
| London Classic Open | 2011 | 23 | 15.5 | 2,356 |
| Shropshire Open | 2020 | 20 | 13 | 2,313 |
| 4NCL Rapid | 2013 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,392 |
| Coulsdon Easter | 2009 | 13 | 8 | 2,478 |
| British CF-70 Championship | 1983 | 11 | 6 | 2,430 |
| London Chess Classic: Blitz B | 2019 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,157 |
| chT-BCF 0607 (4NCL) | 2007 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,317 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John J Cox's chess games?
691 games by John J Cox, from Apr 2003 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 J Cox has played.
What does John J Cox play on the first move as White?
Across 341 games with White in our database, John J Cox opens with 1.c4 (51% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John J Cox answers 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...e6 (32% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games).
What openings does John J Cox play as White?
As White, John J Cox's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (52 games, 46.2% win rate); English Opening (49 games, 59.2% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (33 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 341 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John J Cox play as Black?
As Black, John J Cox most often plays: Réti Opening (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Alekhine Defense (19 games, 26.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (17 games, 35.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 350 games.
What is John J Cox's FIDE rating?
John J Cox is currently rated 2,250 in classical chess, 2,308 in rapid and 2,322 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,423 (Nov 2011).
How many games has John J Cox played?
Our database contains 691 games by John J Cox, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 261 wins, 206 draws, 224 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against John J Cox?
691 games by John J Cox 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.