Prepare against John Klokow
Canada · World #74,395 classical · FIDE ID 2614987
When preparing against John Klokow, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (48%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 215 games by John Klokow, covering Oct 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find John Klokow's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John Klokow 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 | 1,807 | 1,819 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,617 | 1,716 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,683 | 1,736 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 215 | 81 | 38 | 96 | 37.7% |
| As White | 106 | 48 | 15 | 43 | 45.3% |
| As Black | 109 | 33 | 23 | 53 | 30.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John Klokow's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John Klokow's side.
First moves as White (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 106 | 100.0% | 52.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.4% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Klokow usually continues Nf3 (56.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Klokow usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Klokow usually continues d4 (27.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 53 | 93.0% | 47.2% |
| c5 | 3 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 48.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 13 | 41.9% | 15.4% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
John Klokow's chess games
All 215 games by John Klokow in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2017 - 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: 81 wins, 38 draws, 96 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C35 | King's Gambit | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2004 | Yamei Wang | 2,125 | Winnipeg Yanofsky Memorial | A45 |
| Jan 2002 | Jay S. Khedkar | 2,064 | Winnipeg Kent Oliver Memorial | C35 |
| Sep 2010 | Igal Raihman | 2,015 | 8th Winnipeg Yanofsky Memorial | B84 |
| Aug 2011 | Perfecto Joven | 2,006 | Winnipeg TNT August Open | B03 |
| Nov 2011 | Carl Pottinger | 1,994 | Winnipeg MCA Champions | B77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnipeg Yanofsky Memorial | 2009 | 29 | 13 | 1,877 |
| Winnipeg Open | 2018 | 15 | 6 | 1,670 |
| Winnipeg TNT Aug Open | 2003 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,782 |
| Winnipeg TNT August Open | 2011 | 11 | 7 | 1,879 |
| Winnipeg MCA Champions | 2011 | 11 | 2 | 1,738 |
| Winnipeg TNT May Open | 2018 | 11 | 5 | 1,675 |
| Canadian Open | 2000 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,501 |
| Winnipeg TNT June Open | 2008 | 11 | 6 | 1,673 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John Klokow's chess games?
215 games by John Klokow, from Oct 2017 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 Klokow has played.
What does John Klokow play on the first move as White?
Across 106 games with White in our database, John Klokow opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John Klokow answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does John Klokow play as White?
As White, John Klokow's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 106 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John Klokow play as Black?
As Black, John Klokow most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Scotch Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 109 games.
What is John Klokow's FIDE rating?
John Klokow is currently rated 1,807 in classical chess, 1,617 in rapid and 1,683 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,819 (Mar 2026).
How many games has John Klokow played?
Our database contains 215 games by John Klokow, covering Oct 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 81 wins, 38 draws, 96 losses (37.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against John Klokow?
215 games by John Klokow 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.