Prepare against John Jenkins
United Kingdom · World #88,160 classical · FIDE ID 424277
When preparing against John Jenkins, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by John Jenkins, covering Jun 2026 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find John Jenkins's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John Jenkins 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 | 1,764 | 1,764 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 16 | 6 | 13 | 45.7% |
| As White | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 42.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John Jenkins's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John Jenkins's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Jenkins usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Jenkins usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Jenkins usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
John Jenkins's chess games
All 35 games by John Jenkins in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2026 - 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: 16 wins, 6 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E45 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A24 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Reversed Chigorin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2012 | Hubert Mossong | 2,146 | chT3-BCF 1112 (4NCL) | A41 |
| May 2012 | Daniel Farkas | 2,120 | chT3-BCF 1112 (4NCL) | D07 |
| Apr 2020 | Peter E Chaplin | 2,046 | chT4-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | A06 |
| May 2020 | Andrew MJ Robbings | 2,027 | chT4-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | A84 |
| Sep 2022 | Richard G Truman | 1,910 | chT-BCF S6 (4NCL) Div1A online | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 10 | 7 | 2,041 |
| chT2-BCF S5 (4NCL) online | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,013 |
| chT-BCF S6 (4NCL) Div1A online | 2022 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,827 |
| chT3-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | 2011 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,887 |
| chT3-BCF 1213 (4NCL) | 2013 | 2 | 1 | 1,981 |
| chT3-BCF 1112 (4NCL) | 2012 | 2 | 2 | 2,533 |
| chT3S-BCF 1213 (4NCL) | 2013 | 2 | 1 | 1,966 |
| chT3S-BCF 1112 (4NCL) | 2012 | 2 | 1 | 1,967 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John Jenkins's chess games?
35 games by John Jenkins, from Jun 2026 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 Jenkins has played.
What does John Jenkins play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, John Jenkins opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John Jenkins answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does John Jenkins play as White?
As White, John Jenkins's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John Jenkins play as Black?
As Black, John Jenkins most often plays: English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is John Jenkins's FIDE rating?
John Jenkins is currently rated 1,764 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,764 (Jul 2026).
How many games has John Jenkins played?
Our database contains 35 games by John Jenkins, covering Jun 2026 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 6 draws, 13 losses (45.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against John Jenkins?
35 games by John Jenkins 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.