Prepare against John M Quinn
United Kingdom · World #20,687 classical · FIDE ID 405043
When preparing against John M Quinn, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation as White, 17.5% over 40 games.
Our database contains 485 games by John M Quinn, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find John M Quinn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John M Quinn 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 | 2,051 | 2,196 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 485 | 149 | 191 | 145 | 30.7% |
| As White | 243 | 84 | 96 | 63 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 242 | 65 | 95 | 82 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John M Quinn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John M Quinn's side.
First moves as White (243 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 241 | 99.2% | 54.6% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 54.6% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Quinn usually continues c4 (55.9% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Quinn usually continues c4 (53.6% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Quinn usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 0% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Quinn usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 113 | 95.0% | 46.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 4.2% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 77 | 96.3% | 45.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
John M Quinn's chess games
All 485 games by John M Quinn 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: 149 wins, 191 draws, 145 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 40 | 7/20/13 | 17.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 23 | 10/7/6 | 43.5% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 21 | 9/7/5 | 42.9% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 20 | 7/7/6 | 35.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 19 | 11/4/4 | 57.9% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 17 | 10/6/1 | 58.8% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 13 | 1/9/3 | 7.7% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 11 | 2/7/2 | 18.2% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 49 | 17/19/13 | 34.7% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 34 | 9/12/13 | 26.5% |
| A24 | English Opening | 15 | 3/7/5 | 20.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 1/6/5 | 8.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2019 | Yuri S Balashov | 2,466 | chT-EUR Seniors 65 | D63 |
| May 2018 | Sergei Beshukov | 2,402 | Bodensee Open | D97 |
| Apr 2014 | Joachim Wallner | 2,361 | chT-EU Seniors | D15 |
| Apr 2023 | David Fitzsimons | 2,361 | 4NCL 2022-23 | B30 |
| Jan 1996 | Graham D Lee | 2,355 | Guernsey Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2024 | 37 | 20.5 | 2,181 |
| London Classic Open | 2011 | 27 | 14.5 | 2,015 |
| chT-EU Seniors | 2015 | 27 | 15 | 2,170 |
| chT-EU Seniors 65 | 2024 | 15 | 7 | 2,112 |
| 60th British Championship | 1973 | 11 | 5.5 | – |
| chT2-BCF 0102 (4NCL) | 2002 | 11 | 6 | 2,239 |
| chT3-BCF 0304 (4NCL) | 2004 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,109 |
| Jersey Open | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 2,016 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John M Quinn's chess games?
485 games by John M Quinn, 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 M Quinn has played.
What does John M Quinn play on the first move as White?
Across 243 games with White in our database, John M Quinn opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games), 1.e4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John M Quinn answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games).
What openings does John M Quinn play as White?
As White, John M Quinn's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (40 games, 17.5% win rate); Slav Defense (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (21 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 243 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John M Quinn play as Black?
As Black, John M Quinn most often plays: Sicilian (49 games, 34.7% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (34 games, 26.5% win rate); English Opening (15 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 242 games.
What is John M Quinn's FIDE rating?
John M Quinn is currently rated 2,051 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,196 (Apr 2003).
How many games has John M Quinn played?
Our database contains 485 games by John M Quinn, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 149 wins, 191 draws, 145 losses (30.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against John M Quinn?
485 games by John M Quinn 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.