Prepare against John P. Redmond
Ireland · World #9,906 classical · FIDE ID 2500051
Our database contains 309 games by John P. Redmond, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find John P. Redmond's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John P. Redmond 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 | 2,171 | 2,261 | Nov 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,163 | 2,182 | Sep 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 309 | 104 | 109 | 96 | 33.7% |
| As White | 152 | 52 | 57 | 43 | 34.2% |
| As Black | 157 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 33.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John P. Redmond's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John P. Redmond's side.
First moves as White (152 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 61 | 40.1% | 57.4% |
| Nf3 | 50 | 32.9% | 46.0% |
| d4 | 24 | 15.8% | 58.3% |
| f4 | 14 | 9.2% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 40% of White games, 57.4% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Redmond usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (16% of these games) — Redmond usually continues Nc3 (64.3% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Redmond usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 46.0% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Redmond usually continues c4 (47.9% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Redmond usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Redmond usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 72 | 97.3% | 51.4% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 40 | 69.0% | 42.5% |
| d5 | 7 | 12.1% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 12.1% | 57.1% |
| f5 | 3 | 5.2% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
John P. Redmond's chess games
All 309 games by John P. Redmond in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 104 wins, 109 draws, 96 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 22 | 7/10/5 | 31.8% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 18 | 5/9/4 | 27.8% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 16 | 6/8/2 | 37.5% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| E91 | Modern Defense | 9 | 0/4/5 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 29 | 6/9/14 | 20.7% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 19 | 5/8/6 | 26.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 18 | 7/5/6 | 38.9% |
| C00 | French Defense | 14 | 7/5/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| E01 | Catalan | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B08 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | Eduardas Rozentalis | 2,582 | ch-IRL | A03 |
| May 2020 | Joseph McPhillips | 2,425 | chT1-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | E97 |
| Dec 2007 | Colm Daly | 2,361 | ch-Leinster | A21 |
| Jan 2013 | Martin R Taylor | 2,336 | chT-BCF1b 1213 (4NCL) | D44 |
| May 2020 | Jack Rudd | 2,331 | chT1-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | E26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IRL | 2014 | 68 | 41.5 | 2,279 |
| Dublin Easter e2e4 Open | 2013 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,167 |
| chT2-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | 2011 | 11 | 6 | 2,167 |
| 4th ch-EU Union | 2008 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,236 |
| chT1-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 10 | 4 | 2,223 |
| Liverpool Open | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,029 |
| 4NCL 2022-23 | 2023 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,155 |
| chT1b-BCF 0910 (4NCL) | 2010 | 7 | 3 | 2,219 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John P. Redmond's chess games?
309 games by John P. Redmond, from Jan 2007 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. Redmond has played.
What does John P. Redmond play on the first move as White?
Across 152 games with White in our database, John P. Redmond opens with 1.c4 (40% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John P. Redmond answers 1...e6 (97% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games).
What openings does John P. Redmond play as White?
As White, John P. Redmond's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (22 games, 31.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (18 games, 27.8% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (16 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 152 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John P. Redmond play as Black?
As Black, John P. Redmond most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (29 games, 20.7% win rate); Horwitz Defense (19 games, 26.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (18 games, 38.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 157 games.
What is John P. Redmond's FIDE rating?
John P. Redmond is currently rated 2,171 in classical chess, 2,163 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,261 (Nov 2014).
How many games has John P. Redmond played?
Our database contains 309 games by John P. Redmond, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 104 wins, 109 draws, 96 losses (33.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against John P. Redmond?
309 games by John P. Redmond 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.