Prepare against John Riddell
United States · World #33,955 classical · FIDE ID 2011735
When preparing against John Riddell, expect 1.c4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 74 games by John Riddell, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find John Riddell's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John Riddell 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 | 1,964 | 2,239 | Jul 2007 |
| Blitz | 2,035 | 2,104 | Nov 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 13 | 25 | 36 | 17.6% |
| As White | 43 | 9 | 15 | 19 | 20.9% |
| As Black | 31 | 4 | 10 | 17 | 12.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John Riddell's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John Riddell's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 27 | 62.8% | 40.7% |
| e4 | 13 | 30.2% | 38.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 7.0% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 63% of White games, 40.7% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Riddell usually continues Nc3 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Riddell usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (19% of these games) — Riddell usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 38.5% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Riddell usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Riddell usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (23% of these games) — Riddell usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 64.3% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 21.4% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 75.0% | 20.8% |
| g6 | 2 | 12.5% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
John Riddell's chess games
All 74 games by John Riddell 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: 13 wins, 25 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A95 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B44 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E07 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D29 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E51 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2018 | David Finnerman | 1,735 | 48th Continental Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL | 1968 | 33 | 11.5 | – |
| ch-BEL FBE/BSB | 1958 | 22 | 5 | – |
| 48th Continental Open | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,839 |
| USA-chT Amateur East | 2013 | 4 | 2 | 2,287 |
| 123rd US Open | 2023 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,924 |
| 113th US Open | 2012 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,032 |
| FRA-BEL Match | 1963 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
| chT-BEL 6263 | 1962 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John Riddell's chess games?
74 games by John Riddell, 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 Riddell has played.
What does John Riddell play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, John Riddell opens with 1.c4 (63% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John Riddell answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does John Riddell play as White?
As White, John Riddell's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Mikenas Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John Riddell play as Black?
As Black, John Riddell most often plays: Benoni Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is John Riddell's FIDE rating?
John Riddell is currently rated 1,964 in classical chess and 2,035 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,239 (Jul 2007).
How many games has John Riddell played?
Our database contains 74 games by John Riddell, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 25 draws, 36 losses (17.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against John Riddell?
74 games by John Riddell 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.