Prepare against John Papantoniou
Australia · World #17,266 classical · FIDE ID 3205223
Our database contains 91 games by John Papantoniou, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find John Papantoniou's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John Papantoniou 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 | 2,082 | 2,090 | Jun 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,074 | 2,098 | Feb 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,040 | 2,062 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 40 | 19 | 32 | 44.0% |
| As White | 47 | 21 | 11 | 15 | 44.7% |
| As Black | 44 | 19 | 8 | 17 | 43.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John Papantoniou's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John Papantoniou's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 38.3% | 47.2% |
| c4 | 14 | 29.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 9 | 19.1% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 6.4% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 3 | 6.4% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 47.2% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Papantoniou usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Papantoniou usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Papantoniou usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 30% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Papantoniou usually continues Nc3 (87.5% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Papantoniou usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Papantoniou usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 69.6% | 46.9% |
| d5 | 5 | 21.7% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 64.3% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 3 | 21.4% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
John Papantoniou's chess games
All 91 games by John Papantoniou in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 40 wins, 19 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2011 | Gustavo Salaberry | 2,254 | ch-AUS Major | D36 |
| Jan 2026 | Sterling Bayaca | 2,250 | ch-AUS | B40 |
| Jan 2011 | Douglas G Hamilton | 2,207 | ch-AUS Major | B40 |
| Jan 2023 | John Nemeth | 2,157 | Oceania zt 3.6 | D34 |
| Jan 2026 | Daniel Wang | 2,111 | ch-AUS | D20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUS U18 | 2010 | 33 | 18.5 | 1,665 |
| ch-AUS Major | 2011 | 22 | 13.5 | 2,008 |
| Australian Open | 2013 | 11 | 6 | 2,053 |
| ch-AUS | 2026 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,131 |
| Hong Kong Open 2025 | 2025 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,007 |
| Oceania zt 3.6 | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 2,261 |
| Parramatta NSW Open | 2011 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,112 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John Papantoniou's chess games?
91 games by John Papantoniou, from Jul 2009 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 Papantoniou has played.
What does John Papantoniou play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, John Papantoniou opens with 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.c4 (30% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John Papantoniou answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does John Papantoniou play as White?
As White, John Papantoniou's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 80.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John Papantoniou play as Black?
As Black, John Papantoniou most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is John Papantoniou's FIDE rating?
John Papantoniou is currently rated 2,082 in classical chess, 2,074 in rapid and 2,040 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,090 (Jun 2023).
How many games has John Papantoniou played?
Our database contains 91 games by John Papantoniou, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 19 draws, 32 losses (44.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against John Papantoniou?
91 games by John Papantoniou 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.