Prepare against John P Weatherlake
United Kingdom · World #56,272 classical · FIDE ID 1805304
When preparing against John P Weatherlake, expect 1.e4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (41%).
Our database contains 109 games by John P Weatherlake, covering Sep 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find John P Weatherlake's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John P Weatherlake 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 | 1,869 | 1,927 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,871 | 1,880 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 31 | 32 | 46 | 28.4% |
| As White | 52 | 13 | 15 | 24 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 57 | 18 | 17 | 22 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John P Weatherlake's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John P Weatherlake's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 61.5% | 31.3% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 15.4% | 56.3% |
| b3 | 5 | 9.6% | 40.0% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 5.8% | 83.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 5.8% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 31.3% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Weatherlake usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Weatherlake usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Weatherlake usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Weatherlake usually continues e3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Weatherlake usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Weatherlake usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 53.6% | 36.7% |
| g6 | 5 | 17.9% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 14.3% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 4 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 40.9% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 8 | 36.4% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 22.7% | 60.0% |
John P Weatherlake's chess games
All 109 games by John P Weatherlake in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2018 - 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: 31 wins, 32 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A55 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Timothy G Brown | 2,195 | ch-WLS | B06 |
| May 2018 | Julian T Ward | 2,155 | Frome Open | A41 |
| Mar 2026 | Alistair Hill | 2,137 | Wells Chess Congress 2026 | A20 |
| Dec 1998 | Richard Miles | 2,085 | Lever Hall Ebbw Vale Open | D37 |
| Oct 2024 | Dragan Lazic | 2,026 | 39th ECC Open | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U14 | 1994 | 20 | 7.5 | 2,150 |
| chT3E-BCF 2224 (4NCL) | 2024 | 11 | 3 | 1,825 |
| chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,035 |
| ch-WLS | 1997 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,994 |
| chT1-BCF S5 (4NCL) online | 2022 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,955 |
| chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,039 |
| 39th ECC Open | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,010 |
| chT3-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 6 | 1 | 1,693 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John P Weatherlake's chess games?
109 games by John P Weatherlake, from Sep 2018 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 Weatherlake has played.
What does John P Weatherlake play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, John P Weatherlake opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.b3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John P Weatherlake answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...d6 (36% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games).
What openings does John P Weatherlake play as White?
As White, John P Weatherlake's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Vienna Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John P Weatherlake play as Black?
As Black, John P Weatherlake most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is John P Weatherlake's FIDE rating?
John P Weatherlake is currently rated 1,869 in classical chess and 1,871 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,927 (Feb 2025).
How many games has John P Weatherlake played?
Our database contains 109 games by John P Weatherlake, covering Sep 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 32 draws, 46 losses (28.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against John P Weatherlake?
109 games by John P Weatherlake 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.