Prepare against John Loughran
Ireland · World #63,765 classical · FIDE ID 2501562
When preparing against John Loughran, expect 1.e4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (62%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 118 games by John Loughran, covering Jul 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find John Loughran's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John Loughran 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 | 1,842 | 1,954 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,746 | 1,868 | Mar 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,848 | 1,848 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 28 | 23 | 67 | 23.7% |
| As White | 59 | 17 | 14 | 28 | 28.8% |
| As Black | 59 | 11 | 9 | 39 | 18.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John Loughran's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John Loughran's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 45.8% | 44.4% |
| d4 | 27 | 45.8% | 35.2% |
| c4 | 3 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 44.4% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Loughran usually continues Nf3 (43.3% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Loughran usually continues d4 (20.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Loughran usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 35.2% score
- …Nf6 (74% of these games) — Loughran usually continues c4 (35.0% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Loughran usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Loughran usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 75.0% | 21.4% |
| e5 | 7 | 25.0% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 61.9% | 30.8% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 38.1% | 25.0% |
John Loughran's chess games
All 118 games by John Loughran in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 28 wins, 23 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A84 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D71 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 15 | 2/1/12 | 13.3% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2008 | Ciaran Quinn | 2,156 | ch-IRL | D36 |
| Jul 2008 | Eamon Keogh | 2,092 | ch-IRL | A51 |
| Jul 2009 | Matt O'Leary | 2,053 | ch-IRL | E76 |
| Jul 2011 | Ray O'Rourke | 2,038 | ch-IRL | B88 |
| Jul 2008 | Gearoidin Ui Laighleis | 1,985 | ch-IRL | D06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IRL | 2014 | 52 | 18.5 | 1,923 |
| Dublin Easter e2e4 Open | 2013 | 15 | 4 | 1,768 |
| ch-EU Union | 2005 | 10 | 4 | 2,025 |
| Dublin Irish Open | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 1,722 |
| 12th Monarch Assurance | 2003 | 8 | 1 | 1,858 |
| ch-Dublin Final Weekender 100th | 2021 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,107 |
| 35th Drogheda Chess Congress | O'Boyle Championship | 2026 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,622 |
| Dublin Open B | 1998 | 5 | 3 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John Loughran's chess games?
118 games by John Loughran, from Jul 2005 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 Loughran has played.
What does John Loughran play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, John Loughran opens with 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John Loughran answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (62% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games).
What openings does John Loughran play as White?
As White, John Loughran's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John Loughran play as Black?
As Black, John Loughran most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is John Loughran's FIDE rating?
John Loughran is currently rated 1,842 in classical chess, 1,746 in rapid and 1,848 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,954 (Mar 2010).
How many games has John Loughran played?
Our database contains 118 games by John Loughran, covering Jul 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 23 draws, 67 losses (23.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against John Loughran?
118 games by John Loughran 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.