Prepare against John Pitcher
United Kingdom · World #11,903 classical · FIDE ID 411485
Our database contains 292 games by John Pitcher, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find John Pitcher's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John Pitcher 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 | 2,142 | 2,269 | Feb 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,128 | 2,242 | Oct 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,130 | 2,226 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 292 | 108 | 103 | 81 | 37.0% |
| As White | 140 | 59 | 46 | 35 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 152 | 49 | 57 | 46 | 32.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John Pitcher's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John Pitcher's side.
First moves as White (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 137 | 97.9% | 58.4% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.1% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 58.4% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Pitcher usually continues Nf3 (57.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Pitcher usually continues Bc4 (46.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Pitcher usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Pitcher usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Pitcher usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 69 | 98.6% | 57.2% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 46 | 97.9% | 53.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
John Pitcher's chess games
All 292 games by John Pitcher 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: 108 wins, 103 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 21 | 5/7/9 | 23.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 8/8/3 | 42.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 38 | 10/17/11 | 26.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 37 | 7/15/15 | 18.9% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 16 | 8/5/3 | 50.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 10 | 0/2/8 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| D34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Colle System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | Andrew N Greet | 2,447 | chT2b-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | A08 |
| Feb 2015 | Lorin AR D'Costa | 2,430 | chT1a-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | B12 |
| Mar 2013 | Gediminas Sarakauskas | 2,408 | BCF-chT1d 1213 (4NCL) Demotion pool | B31 |
| May 2004 | Bjorn Tiller | 2,382 | chT-BCF 0304 (4NCL) | B06 |
| Nov 2012 | Richard A Bates | 2,370 | chT-BCF1b 1213 (4NCL) | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Checkmate Covid Rematch | 2021 | 22 | 10 | 2,071 |
| chT2-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,077 |
| 34th ch-BCF rapidplay | 2023 | 11 | 8 | 2,159 |
| chT2-BCF 0203 (4NCL) | 2003 | 10 | 7 | 2,307 |
| chT-BCF3W 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 10 | 8 | 2,276 |
| chT3-BCF 0102 (4NCL) | 2002 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,190 |
| chT2-BCF 0607 (4NCL) | 2007 | 10 | 5 | 2,214 |
| chT2-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | 2005 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,185 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John Pitcher's chess games?
292 games by John Pitcher, 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 Pitcher has played.
What does John Pitcher play on the first move as White?
Across 140 games with White in our database, John Pitcher opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John Pitcher answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (98% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games).
What openings does John Pitcher play as White?
As White, John Pitcher's most-played openings in our database are: Bishop's Opening (21 games, 23.8% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 140 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John Pitcher play as Black?
As Black, John Pitcher most often plays: Sicilian (38 games, 26.3% win rate); Slav Defense (37 games, 18.9% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (16 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 152 games.
What is John Pitcher's FIDE rating?
John Pitcher is currently rated 2,142 in classical chess, 2,128 in rapid and 2,130 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,269 (Feb 2019).
How many games has John Pitcher played?
Our database contains 292 games by John Pitcher, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 108 wins, 103 draws, 81 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against John Pitcher?
292 games by John Pitcher 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.