Prepare against John Paul Wallace
IM · Norway · World #2,486 classical · FIDE ID 3200957
Our database contains 765 games by John Paul Wallace, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find John Paul Wallace's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John Paul Wallace 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 | 2,360 | 2,419 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,375 | 2,424 | Aug 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,360 | 2,398 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 765 | 328 | 175 | 262 | 42.9% |
| As White | 377 | 166 | 102 | 109 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 388 | 162 | 73 | 153 | 41.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John Paul Wallace's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John Paul Wallace's side.
First moves as White (377 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 162 | 43.0% | 58.0% |
| e4 | 131 | 34.7% | 62.2% |
| Nf3 | 64 | 17.0% | 48.4% |
| c4 | 19 | 5.0% | 55.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 58.0% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Wallace usually continues c4 (58.5% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Wallace usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Wallace usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 62.2% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Wallace usually continues Nf3 (63.2% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Wallace usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Wallace usually continues d4 (70.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (176 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 112 | 63.6% | 54.9% |
| e6 | 22 | 12.5% | 40.9% |
| e5 | 20 | 11.4% | 42.5% |
| c6 | 9 | 5.1% | 77.8% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 3.4% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 4 | 2.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 103 | 71.5% | 47.1% |
| d5 | 37 | 25.7% | 58.1% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
John Paul Wallace's chess games
All 765 games by John Paul Wallace in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 328 wins, 175 draws, 262 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 29 | 12/9/8 | 41.4% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 27 | 10/8/9 | 37.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 25 | 8/4/13 | 32.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 24 | 9/8/7 | 37.5% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 17 | 7/7/3 | 41.2% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 37 | 11/10/16 | 29.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 24 | 6/5/13 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 10/4/4 | 55.6% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 17 | 10/2/5 | 58.8% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 14 | 9/3/2 | 64.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 14 | 3/3/8 | 21.4% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| A30 | English Opening | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | Axel Bachmann | 2,645 | Douglas IoM Open | E16 |
| Jul 2023 | Jon Ludvig Hammer | 2,630 | ch-NOR | B81 |
| Jan 1996 | Simen Agdestein | 2,600 | Gausdal Eikrem Memorial | D31 |
| Sep 2017 | Sebastian Bogner | 2,599 | Douglas IoM Open | C54 |
| Oct 2016 | Babu MR Lalith | 2,586 | Douglas IoM Open | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUS | 2002 | 33 | 21.5 | 2,457 |
| Australian Masters | 1997 | 29 | 17 | 2,376 |
| Douglas IoM Open | 2018 | 27 | 13.5 | 2,456 |
| Fagernes Norsk Open A | 2015 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,387 |
| Fagernes TV2 GM Open | 2018 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,428 |
| Wch U20 | 1995 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,362 |
| Stockholm | 1997 | 12 | 2.5 | 2,207 |
| Auckland | 1992 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,206 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John Paul Wallace's chess games?
765 games by John Paul Wallace, from Apr 2003 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 Paul Wallace has played.
What does John Paul Wallace play on the first move as White?
Across 377 games with White in our database, John Paul Wallace opens with 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John Paul Wallace answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does John Paul Wallace play as White?
As White, John Paul Wallace's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (29 games, 41.4% win rate); Sicilian (27 games, 37.0% win rate); English Opening (25 games, 32.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 377 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John Paul Wallace play as Black?
As Black, John Paul Wallace most often plays: Sicilian (37 games, 29.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (24 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 388 games.
What is John Paul Wallace's FIDE rating?
John Paul Wallace is currently rated 2,360 in classical chess, 2,375 in rapid and 2,360 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,419 (Jul 2006).
How many games has John Paul Wallace played?
Our database contains 765 games by John Paul Wallace, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 328 wins, 175 draws, 262 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against John Paul Wallace?
765 games by John Paul Wallace 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.