Prepare against John Morrish
United Kingdom · World #102,593 classical · FIDE ID 343410324
When preparing against John Morrish, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 55 games by John Morrish, covering Sep 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find John Morrish's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John Morrish 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 | 1,722 | 1,840 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 12 | 20 | 23 | 21.8% |
| As White | 30 | 6 | 11 | 13 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 25 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 24.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John Morrish's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John Morrish's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 100.0% | 38.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 38.3% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Morrish usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Morrish usually continues b3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Morrish usually continues Bc4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 41.7% | 70.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
John Morrish's chess games
All 55 games by John Morrish in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2022 - 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: 12 wins, 20 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | St. George Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Fox,P | 1,793 | ECU Senior +65 2026 | C55 |
| Jun 2026 | Parvulescu,Nicu | 1,768 | ECU Senior +65 2026 | B21 |
| Nov 2022 | Simon Lawrence | 1,718 | Hampshire-chB | C00 |
| Nov 2022 | Matthew Deacon | 1,717 | Hampshire-chB | D06 |
| Jun 2024 | Victor Cruz Paz | 1,577 | Adeje Arona Open | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECU Senior +65 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,811 |
| Adeje Arona Open | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,902 |
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,770 |
| English Seniors 65+ | 2025 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,707 |
| Peterborough 4NCL Easter U2000 Open | 2024 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,598 |
| Daventry 4NCL Easter Open B 3rd | 2023 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,528 |
| Hampshire-chB | 2022 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,746 |
| Leamington Spa 4NCL Open C 28th | 2022 | 4 | 2 | 1,485 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John Morrish's chess games?
55 games by John Morrish, from Sep 2022 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 Morrish has played.
What does John Morrish play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, John Morrish opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John Morrish answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does John Morrish play as White?
As White, John Morrish's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John Morrish play as Black?
As Black, John Morrish most often plays: Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is John Morrish's FIDE rating?
John Morrish is currently rated 1,722 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,840 (Apr 2024).
How many games has John Morrish played?
Our database contains 55 games by John Morrish, covering Sep 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 20 draws, 23 losses (21.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against John Morrish?
55 games by John Morrish 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.