Prepare against John R McKenna
United Kingdom · World #140,946 classical · FIDE ID 406180
When preparing against John R McKenna, expect 1.d4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%).
Our database contains 111 games by John R McKenna, covering Jul 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find John R McKenna's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John R McKenna 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 | 1,617 | 1,736 | Dec 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,645 | 1,725 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,755 | 1,755 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 25 | 32 | 54 | 22.5% |
| As White | 54 | 10 | 17 | 27 | 18.5% |
| As Black | 57 | 15 | 15 | 27 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John R McKenna's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John R McKenna's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 43 | 79.6% | 30.2% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 14.8% | 56.3% |
| g3 | 2 | 3.7% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 80% of White games, 30.2% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — McKenna usually continues Nf3 (22.9% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — McKenna usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — McKenna usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — McKenna usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — McKenna usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — McKenna usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 33.3% | 27.8% |
| c6 | 8 | 29.6% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 14.8% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 11.1% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 7.4% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 86.4% | 28.9% |
| e6 | 2 | 9.1% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
John R McKenna's chess games
All 111 games by John R McKenna in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 25 wins, 32 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 14 | 0/5/9 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Colle System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D15 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2013 | Adrian O Pickersgill | 2,021 | ch-BCF Senior | B01 |
| Oct 2021 | Brian E Foster | 1,868 | ch-ENG Seniors 65 | A06 |
| Oct 2021 | C Phillip Fisher | 1,854 | ch-ENG Seniors 65 | A06 |
| Dec 2010 | Marco Caorlin | 1,849 | London Classic Open | B15 |
| Dec 2010 | Michael Veznik | 1,819 | London Classic Open | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Banwell Memorial | 2002 | 9 | 3 | 2,023 |
| 89th Hastings Masters Open | 2014 | 8 | 2 | 1,683 |
| 90th Hastings Masters Open | 2015 | 8 | 2 | 1,808 |
| London Classic Open | 2010 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,819 |
| ch-BCF Senior | 2013 | 7 | 2 | 1,838 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Over 65 | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,704 |
| Southend Open | 2003 | 6 | 3 | 2,195 |
| chT4S-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,548 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John R McKenna's chess games?
111 games by John R McKenna, from Jul 2007 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 R McKenna has played.
What does John R McKenna play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, John R McKenna opens with 1.d4 (80% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.g3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John R McKenna answers 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...c6 (30% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does John R McKenna play as White?
As White, John R McKenna's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (14 games, 0.0% win rate); Torre Attack (9 games, 11.1% win rate); London System (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John R McKenna play as Black?
As Black, John R McKenna most often plays: Slav Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is John R McKenna's FIDE rating?
John R McKenna is currently rated 1,617 in classical chess, 1,645 in rapid and 1,755 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,736 (Dec 2015).
How many games has John R McKenna played?
Our database contains 111 games by John R McKenna, covering Jul 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 32 draws, 54 losses (22.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against John R McKenna?
111 games by John R McKenna 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.