Prepare against John Paul Gomez
GM · PHL · World #2,635 classical · FIDE ID 5201381
Our database contains 869 games by John Paul Gomez, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find John Paul Gomez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John Paul Gomez 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 | 2,353 | 2,541 | Jan 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,459 | 2,517 | Apr 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,451 | 2,539 | Jul 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 869 | 321 | 387 | 161 | 36.9% |
| As White | 439 | 191 | 187 | 61 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 430 | 130 | 200 | 100 | 30.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John Paul Gomez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John Paul Gomez's side.
First moves as White (439 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 183 | 41.7% | 62.6% |
| e4 | 166 | 37.8% | 67.8% |
| c4 | 56 | 12.8% | 67.0% |
| Nf3 | 34 | 7.7% | 58.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 62.6% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Gomez usually continues c4 (63.4% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Gomez usually continues c4 (61.8% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Gomez usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 67.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Gomez usually continues Nf3 (63.2% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Gomez usually continues Nf3 (65.2% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Gomez usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (191 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 87 | 45.5% | 54.0% |
| c5 | 56 | 29.3% | 58.9% |
| e5 | 47 | 24.6% | 43.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (164 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 97 | 59.1% | 57.7% |
| Nf6 | 62 | 37.8% | 51.6% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.8% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
John Paul Gomez's chess games
All 869 games by John Paul Gomez 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: 321 wins, 387 draws, 161 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 47 | 15/27/5 | 31.9% |
| A16 | English Opening | 27 | 10/15/2 | 37.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 16 | 5/9/2 | 31.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 10/5/0 | 66.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 15 | 5/7/3 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 15 | 4/9/2 | 26.7% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 13 | 6/6/1 | 46.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 11 | 8/2/1 | 72.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 87 | 18/56/13 | 20.7% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 32 | 4/21/7 | 12.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 27 | 11/7/9 | 40.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 24 | 9/8/7 | 37.5% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 21 | 7/6/8 | 33.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 17 | 10/6/1 | 58.8% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 7/5/2 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 12 | 2/10/0 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | Chao b Li | 2,721 | 5th Ho Chi Minh City HD Bank Open | A60 |
| Jan 2011 | Quang Liem Le | 2,664 | 1st Ho Chi Minh City HD Bank Open | E14 |
| May 2012 | Parimarjan Negi | 2,640 | 11th Asian Continental Open | C77 |
| Dec 2014 | Ivan Popov | 2,622 | Quezon City Open | D11 |
| May 2012 | Jianchao Zhou | 2,609 | 11th Asian Continental Open | D80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-PHI | 2024 | 128 | 78.5 | 2,471 |
| Asia zt 3.3 | 2023 | 17 | 9 | 2,362 |
| Tagaytay City zt 3.3 | 2017 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,426 |
| 45th Wch U20 | 2006 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,434 |
| Bangkok blitz | 2014 | 12 | 6 | 2,344 |
| Olympiad-38 | 2008 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,597 |
| ch-ASEAN | 2023 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,390 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,454 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Darwin Laylo (19 games) · Paulo Bersamina (15 games) · Rogelio Jr Antonio (13 games) · Richard Bitoon (10 games) · Daniel Quizon (10 games)
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Where can I find John Paul Gomez's chess games?
869 games by John Paul Gomez, 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 Paul Gomez has played.
What does John Paul Gomez play on the first move as White?
Across 439 games with White in our database, John Paul Gomez opens with 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John Paul Gomez answers 1...e6 (46% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (59% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does John Paul Gomez play as White?
As White, John Paul Gomez's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (47 games, 31.9% win rate); English Opening (27 games, 37.0% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 439 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John Paul Gomez play as Black?
As Black, John Paul Gomez most often plays: Slav Defense (87 games, 20.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (32 games, 12.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (27 games, 40.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 430 games.
What is John Paul Gomez's FIDE rating?
John Paul Gomez is currently rated 2,353 in classical chess, 2,459 in rapid and 2,451 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,541 (Jan 2014).
How many games has John Paul Gomez played?
Our database contains 869 games by John Paul Gomez, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 321 wins, 387 draws, 161 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against John Paul Gomez?
869 games by John Paul Gomez 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.