Prepare against John P Allen
Ireland · World #85,850 classical · FIDE ID 457370
When preparing against John P Allen, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%).
Our database contains 35 games by John P Allen, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find John P Allen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John P Allen 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 | 1,771 | 1,809 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,749 | 1,785 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,761 | 1,761 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 14 | 8 | 13 | 40.0% |
| As White | 17 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 52.9% |
| As Black | 18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John P Allen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John P Allen's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 82.4% | 60.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 17.6% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 60.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Allen usually continues c3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (21% of these games) — Allen usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Allen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Allen usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 100.0% | 28.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 90.0% | 44.4% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
John P Allen's chess games
All 35 games by John P Allen in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2017 - 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: 14 wins, 8 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Reversed Chigorin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Trevor D Coote | 2,001 | Douglas Major & Minor Open | A49 |
| Jun 2020 | Neil Thomson | 1,960 | chT3-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | B06 |
| Feb 2021 | Robert K Taylor | 1,938 | chT2-BCF S3 (4NCL) online | B33 |
| May 2020 | Craig Kennedy | 1,937 | chT3-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | B22 |
| May 2020 | Alex B Taylor | 1,915 | chT3-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,949 |
| Douglas Major & Minor Open | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,878 |
| chT1-BCF S4 (4NCL) online | 2021 | 5 | 1 | 1,817 |
| London Central U2000 | 2022 | 5 | 3 | 1,726 |
| chT1-BCF S5 (4NCL) online | 2022 | 4 | 2 | 1,953 |
| chT2-BCF S3 (4NCL) online | 2021 | 4 | 2 | 1,944 |
| chT-BCF S3 (4NCL) Final online | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1,718 |
| chT2-BCF 2021 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John P Allen's chess games?
35 games by John P Allen, from Feb 2017 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 P Allen has played.
What does John P Allen play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, John P Allen opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John P Allen answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games).
What openings does John P Allen play as White?
As White, John P Allen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John P Allen play as Black?
As Black, John P Allen most often plays: Benoni Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is John P Allen's FIDE rating?
John P Allen is currently rated 1,771 in classical chess, 1,749 in rapid and 1,761 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,809 (Dec 2025).
How many games has John P Allen played?
Our database contains 35 games by John P Allen, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 8 draws, 13 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against John P Allen?
35 games by John P Allen 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.