Prepare against John Nemeth
FM · Australia · World #12,002 classical · FIDE ID 3203131
Our database contains 262 games by John Nemeth, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find John Nemeth's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John Nemeth 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 | 2,141 | 2,221 | Sep 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,075 | 2,150 | Sep 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,083 | 2,120 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 262 | 92 | 54 | 116 | 35.1% |
| As White | 130 | 46 | 34 | 50 | 35.4% |
| As Black | 132 | 46 | 20 | 66 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John Nemeth's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John Nemeth's side.
First moves as White (130 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 73 | 56.2% | 46.6% |
| e4 | 53 | 40.8% | 52.8% |
| c4 | 4 | 3.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 56% of White games, 46.6% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Nemeth usually continues g3 (53.1% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Nemeth usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Nemeth usually continues g3 (30.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 52.8% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Nemeth usually continues Nf3 (52.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Nemeth usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Nemeth usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 47 | 88.7% | 46.8% |
| e5 | 4 | 7.5% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 53.2% | 52.0% |
| d5 | 19 | 40.4% | 44.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 6.4% | 33.3% |
John Nemeth's chess games
All 262 games by John Nemeth in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 92 wins, 54 draws, 116 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A09 | Réti Opening | 32 | 15/7/10 | 46.9% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E07 | Catalan | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A39 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Johan-Sebastian Christiansen | 2,655 | Titled Tue Late | C63 |
| Jun 2024 | Maksim Chigaev | 2,648 | Titled Tue Late | A57 |
| Oct 2023 | Alexandr Fier | 2,574 | Titled Tue Late | A05 |
| Nov 2022 | Alexandre Qashashvili | 2,505 | Titled Tue Late | D02 |
| Jul 2023 | Polina Shuvalova | 2,496 | Titled Tue Late | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 108 | 50 | 2,240 |
| ch-AUS U18 | 2001 | 22 | 12.5 | 1,476 |
| ch-AUS | 2016 | 22 | 7.5 | 2,050 |
| Chess.com Speed Play In | 2024 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,258 |
| ch-AUS Reserves | 2002 | 10 | 7 | 1,874 |
| Melbourne Open | 2024 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,202 |
| ch-Victoria | 2014 | 10 | 3 | 2,048 |
| Melbourne FIDE | 2000 | 9 | 2 | 1,963 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John Nemeth's chess games?
262 games by John Nemeth, from Apr 2003 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 Nemeth has played.
What does John Nemeth play on the first move as White?
Across 130 games with White in our database, John Nemeth opens with 1.Nf3 (56% of games), 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John Nemeth answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does John Nemeth play as White?
As White, John Nemeth's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (32 games, 46.9% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 130 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John Nemeth play as Black?
As Black, John Nemeth most often plays: Benoni Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 132 games.
What is John Nemeth's FIDE rating?
John Nemeth is currently rated 2,141 in classical chess, 2,075 in rapid and 2,083 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,221 (Sep 2018).
How many games has John Nemeth played?
Our database contains 262 games by John Nemeth, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 92 wins, 54 draws, 116 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against John Nemeth?
262 games by John Nemeth 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.