Prepare against John Lewis
France · World #18,711 classical · FIDE ID 633763
Our database contains 75 games by John Lewis, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find John Lewis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John Lewis 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 | 2,068 | 2,159 | Apr 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,071 | 2,114 | Oct 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 15 | 31 | 29 | 20.0% |
| As White | 42 | 10 | 15 | 17 | 23.8% |
| As Black | 33 | 5 | 16 | 12 | 15.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John Lewis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John Lewis's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 39 | 92.9% | 42.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.8% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 42.3% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Lewis usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Lewis usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Lewis usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 25.0% score
- …f5 (50% of these games) — Lewis usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Lewis usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 68.4% | 38.5% |
| e5 | 6 | 31.6% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 77.8% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
John Lewis's chess games
All 75 games by John Lewis in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 15 wins, 31 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A50 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A94 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D49 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | Kelvin Chumfwa | 2,283 | Harare Open | A31 |
| Dec 2006 | David Miedema | 2,235 | 27th Bethune Open | E01 |
| Aug 2009 | Frederic Dijoux | 2,152 | ch-FRA Accession | A90 |
| Aug 2003 | Gregory Israel | 2,081 | ch-FRA Open A | A40 |
| Jan 2009 | Yves Roche | 2,044 | Val Thorens Open | A94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Accession | 2009 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,072 |
| ch-FRA Open A | 2022 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,081 |
| Naujac Open | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,121 |
| Pierrefitte Open | 2003 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,901 |
| 27th Bethune Open | 2006 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,128 |
| Val Thorens Open | 2009 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,214 |
| Harare Open | 2015 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,143 |
| 10th Condom Open A | 2011 | 4 | 1 | 2,084 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John Lewis's chess games?
75 games by John Lewis, from Apr 2003 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 Lewis has played.
What does John Lewis play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, John Lewis opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John Lewis answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games).
What openings does John Lewis play as White?
As White, John Lewis's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John Lewis play as Black?
As Black, John Lewis most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is John Lewis's FIDE rating?
John Lewis is currently rated 2,068 in classical chess and 2,071 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,159 (Apr 2013).
How many games has John Lewis played?
Our database contains 75 games by John Lewis, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 31 draws, 29 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against John Lewis?
75 games by John Lewis 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.