Prepare against John Jarmany
United Kingdom · World #19,378 classical · FIDE ID 415421
Our database contains 152 games by John Jarmany, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find John Jarmany's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John Jarmany 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 | 2,062 | 2,144 | Mar 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 152 | 57 | 47 | 48 | 37.5% |
| As White | 73 | 33 | 16 | 24 | 45.2% |
| As Black | 79 | 24 | 31 | 24 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John Jarmany's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John Jarmany's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 55 | 75.3% | 56.4% |
| e4 | 17 | 23.3% | 55.9% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 56.4% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Jarmany usually continues c4 (55.4% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Jarmany usually continues c4 (60.7% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Jarmany usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 55.9% score
- …e6 (35% of these games) — Jarmany usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Jarmany usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Jarmany usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 19 | 61.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 22.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 9.7% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 70.8% | 55.9% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 25.0% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
John Jarmany's chess games
All 152 games by John Jarmany in the Chess.ceo database (May 2014 - 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: 57 wins, 47 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D81 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A07 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Daniel W Gormally | 2,493 | 12th Harrogate 4NCL Open | D90 |
| Apr 2018 | Peter K Wells | 2,433 | 18th Doncaster 4NCL Open A | A56 |
| Jan 2016 | Joseph McPhillips | 2,368 | 6th Wetherby 4NCL Open A | A40 |
| Sep 2015 | Michael Fernandez | 2,270 | 4th Bolton 4NCL Open A | A13 |
| Jul 2015 | Sabrina L Chevannes | 2,228 | 102nd ch-GBR | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101st ch-GBR | 2014 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,071 |
| 102nd ch-GBR | 2015 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,082 |
| 105th ch-GBR | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,037 |
| 52nd Groningen Open | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 2,040 |
| chT2-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 7 | 4 | 2,114 |
| Stare Mesto Open | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,912 |
| chT3N-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | 2015 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,855 |
| 18th Doncaster 4NCL Open A | 2018 | 5 | 3 | 2,294 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John Jarmany's chess games?
152 games by John Jarmany, from May 2014 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 Jarmany has played.
What does John Jarmany play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, John Jarmany opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John Jarmany answers 1...c6 (61% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does John Jarmany play as White?
As White, John Jarmany's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John Jarmany play as Black?
As Black, John Jarmany most often plays: Slav Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is John Jarmany's FIDE rating?
John Jarmany is currently rated 2,062 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,144 (Mar 2017).
How many games has John Jarmany played?
Our database contains 152 games by John Jarmany, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 47 draws, 48 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against John Jarmany?
152 games by John Jarmany 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.