Prepare against John S Garnett
United Kingdom · World #48,592 classical · FIDE ID 410829
Our database contains 551 games by John S Garnett, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find John S Garnett's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John S Garnett 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 | 1,898 | 2,100 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,922 | 2,031 | Aug 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,917 | 1,988 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 551 | 169 | 182 | 200 | 30.7% |
| As White | 268 | 95 | 84 | 89 | 35.4% |
| As Black | 283 | 74 | 98 | 111 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John S Garnett's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John S Garnett's side.
First moves as White (268 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 187 | 69.8% | 48.9% |
| c4 | 76 | 28.4% | 57.9% |
| e4 | 5 | 1.9% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 48.9% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Garnett usually continues Bg5 (47.7% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Garnett usually continues c4 (61.9% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Garnett usually continues Nf3 (34.6% score)
- 1.c4 — 28% of White games, 57.9% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Garnett usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Garnett usually continues g3 (53.3% score)
- …Nf6 (16% of these games) — Garnett usually continues g3 (54.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (142 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 48 | 33.8% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 48 | 33.8% | 44.8% |
| c6 | 46 | 32.4% | 39.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 52 | 64.2% | 41.3% |
| d5 | 26 | 32.1% | 32.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 3.7% | 33.3% |
John S Garnett's chess games
All 551 games by John S Garnett 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: 169 wins, 182 draws, 200 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 107 | 38/26/43 | 35.5% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 24 | 12/8/4 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 24 | 6/12/6 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 12 | 3/8/1 | 25.0% |
| E63 | Modern Defense | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 46 | 21/11/14 | 45.7% |
| B37 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 22 | 6/9/7 | 27.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 22 | 4/9/9 | 18.2% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 20 | 4/7/9 | 20.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 16 | 2/7/7 | 12.5% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 10 | 0/4/6 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B13 | London System | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2004 | Petr Marusenko | 2,345 | Hastings Challengers 0304 | A36 |
| Apr 2002 | Paul Edwards | 2,270 | Durham Open 23rd | A17 |
| Jul 2011 | Charles H Storey | 2,268 | 98th ch-GBR Major | A11 |
| Apr 2016 | Martin Brown | 2,254 | Wakefield 4NCL Open A 8th | D00 |
| Jun 2012 | Ian L Snape | 2,229 | London e2e4 Diamond Jubilee Open | B35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF Major Open | 2014 | 40 | 22 | 1,992 |
| Durham Open | 2016 | 14 | 5 | 1,933 |
| 103rd ch-GBR Major | 2016 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,866 |
| ch-GBR Open | 2006 | 11 | 6 | 2,073 |
| 102nd ch-GBR | 2015 | 11 | 3 | 1,856 |
| ch-GBR 95th | 2008 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,017 |
| chT3W-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 1,899 |
| ch-BCF Major 92nd | 2005 | 11 | 6 | 1,948 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John S Garnett's chess games?
551 games by John S Garnett, 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 S Garnett has played.
What does John S Garnett play on the first move as White?
Across 268 games with White in our database, John S Garnett opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.c4 (28% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John S Garnett answers 1...d5 (34% of games), 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...c6 (32% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does John S Garnett play as White?
As White, John S Garnett's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (107 games, 35.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (24 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (24 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 268 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John S Garnett play as Black?
As Black, John S Garnett most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (46 games, 45.7% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Slav Defense (22 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 283 games.
What is John S Garnett's FIDE rating?
John S Garnett is currently rated 1,898 in classical chess, 1,922 in rapid and 1,917 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,100 (Jul 2004).
How many games has John S Garnett played?
Our database contains 551 games by John S Garnett, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 169 wins, 182 draws, 200 losses (30.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against John S Garnett?
551 games by John S Garnett 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.