Prepare against John Remillard
Canada · World #133,226 classical · FIDE ID 2618761
When preparing against John Remillard, expect 1.Nf3 in 33% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (37%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 304 games by John Remillard, covering Aug 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find John Remillard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John Remillard 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 | 1,638 | 1,695 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,696 | 1,696 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 304 | 98 | 52 | 154 | 32.2% |
| As White | 150 | 47 | 29 | 74 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 154 | 51 | 23 | 80 | 33.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John Remillard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John Remillard's side.
First moves as White (150 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 49 | 32.7% | 38.8% |
| c4 | 44 | 29.3% | 34.1% |
| e4 | 25 | 16.7% | 48.0% |
| d4 | 11 | 7.3% | 31.8% |
| f4 | 8 | 5.3% | 62.5% |
| g3 | 7 | 4.7% | 64.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 38.8% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Remillard usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Remillard usually continues e3 (57.1% score)
- …Nc6 (10% of these games) — Remillard usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 29% of White games, 34.1% score
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Remillard usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Remillard usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Remillard usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 32 | 42.1% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 26 | 34.2% | 36.5% |
| e6 | 11 | 14.5% | 31.8% |
| c6 | 3 | 3.9% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 37.0% | 44.1% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 19.6% | 38.9% |
| c5 | 9 | 19.6% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 5 | 10.9% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 8.7% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
John Remillard's chess games
All 304 games by John Remillard in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2017 - 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: 98 wins, 52 draws, 154 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 24 | 8/4/12 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 22 | 9/3/10 | 40.9% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B52 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 17 | 5/3/9 | 29.4% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2018 | Jeff Babb | 2,165 | Winnipeg Woodbury Memorial | A03 |
| Jan 2019 | Anthony Boron | 2,011 | Winnipeg TNT January Open | E00 |
| Feb 2014 | Ryne Swift | 1,975 | Winnipeg TNT February Open | B90 |
| Oct 2017 | Jaroslaw Czypinski | 1,972 | Winnipeg TNT October Open | A22 |
| Feb 2014 | James Atem | 1,918 | Winnipeg TNT February Open | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnipeg Open | 2019 | 45 | 21 | 1,642 |
| Winnipeg TNT January Open | 2019 | 24 | 7.5 | 1,622 |
| Winnipeg TNT March Open | 2018 | 20 | 9.5 | 1,687 |
| Winnipeg TNT April Open | 2018 | 19 | 6.5 | 1,531 |
| Winnipeg TNT May Open | 2019 | 16 | 5.5 | 1,545 |
| Winnipeg Yanofsky Memorial U1800 | 2015 | 14 | 9 | 1,775 |
| Winnipeg Woodbury Memorial | 2019 | 11 | 6 | 1,863 |
| Winnipeg TNT February Open | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 1,808 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John Remillard's chess games?
304 games by John Remillard, from Aug 2017 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 Remillard has played.
What does John Remillard play on the first move as White?
Across 150 games with White in our database, John Remillard opens with 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.c4 (29% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John Remillard answers 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games).
What openings does John Remillard play as White?
As White, John Remillard's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (24 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (22 games, 40.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 150 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John Remillard play as Black?
As Black, John Remillard most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 154 games.
What is John Remillard's FIDE rating?
John Remillard is currently rated 1,638 in classical chess, 1,696 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,695 (Apr 2024).
How many games has John Remillard played?
Our database contains 304 games by John Remillard, covering Aug 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 98 wins, 52 draws, 154 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against John Remillard?
304 games by John Remillard 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.