Prepare against John Kennedy
Ireland · World #25,857 classical · FIDE ID 2501120
Our database contains 68 games by John Kennedy, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find John Kennedy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John Kennedy 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 | 2,012 | 2,102 | Apr 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,013 | 2,047 | Jul 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,902 | 2,032 | Oct 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 17 | 18 | 33 | 25.0% |
| As White | 37 | 9 | 10 | 18 | 24.3% |
| As Black | 31 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 25.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John Kennedy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John Kennedy's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 36 | 97.3% | 38.9% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 97% of White games, 38.9% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Kennedy usually continues g3 (36.7% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Kennedy usually continues g3 (45.8% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Kennedy usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c6 (100% of these games) — Kennedy usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 92.9% | 34.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 83.3% | 35.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
John Kennedy's chess games
All 68 games by John Kennedy in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 17 wins, 18 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 19 | 4/5/10 | 21.1% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A87 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| D34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C14 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Anthony Doyle | 2,116 | ch-IRL 101st | D78 |
| Aug 2026 | Lukian Hushpit | 2,088 | The 105th Irish Championship 2026 | C26 |
| Feb 2020 | Fred Van Empel | 2,042 | 27th Bunratty Masters | C14 |
| Jul 2015 | Ray O'Rourke | 1,984 | ch-IRL | B92 |
| Aug 2019 | Jacob Flynn | 1,973 | ch-IRL | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IRL | 2019 | 30 | 10 | 1,948 |
| ch-IRL 102nd | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,044 |
| ch-IRL 101st | 2022 | 8 | 4 | 2,042 |
| The 105th Irish Championship 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,003 |
| 25th Bunratty Masters Open | 2018 | 6 | 1 | 1,919 |
| 27th Bunratty Masters | 2020 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,871 |
| 105th ch-IRL 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,677 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John Kennedy's chess games?
68 games by John Kennedy, from Apr 2003 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 Kennedy has played.
What does John Kennedy play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, John Kennedy opens with 1.Nf3 (97% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John Kennedy answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does John Kennedy play as White?
As White, John Kennedy's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John Kennedy play as Black?
As Black, John Kennedy most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is John Kennedy's FIDE rating?
John Kennedy is currently rated 2,012 in classical chess, 2,013 in rapid and 1,902 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,102 (Apr 2018).
How many games has John Kennedy played?
Our database contains 68 games by John Kennedy, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 18 draws, 33 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against John Kennedy?
68 games by John Kennedy 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.