Prepare against John S Shaw
United Kingdom · World #82,639 classical · FIDE ID 470945
When preparing against John S Shaw, expect 1.d4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (56%).
Our database contains 100 games by John S Shaw, covering Dec 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find John S Shaw's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John S Shaw 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 | 1,781 | 1,800 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 23 | 44 | 33 | 23.0% |
| As White | 47 | 11 | 21 | 15 | 23.4% |
| As Black | 53 | 12 | 23 | 18 | 22.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John S Shaw's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John S Shaw's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 40 | 85.1% | 47.5% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 12.8% | 41.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 47.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Shaw usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Shaw usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Shaw usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Shaw usually continues b3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Shaw usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (17% of these games) — Shaw usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 100.0% | 39.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 55.6% | 35.0% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 44.4% | 62.5% |
John S Shaw's chess games
All 100 games by John S Shaw in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2013 - 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: 23 wins, 44 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| D05 | Colle System | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2007 | Derek P McGovern | 1,985 | chT-BCF 4 0607 (4NCL) | B33 |
| May 2005 | William G Armstrong | 1,960 | chT4b-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | A45 |
| May 2003 | Olivia Smith | 1,916 | chT3-BCF 0203 (4NCL) | D12 |
| Oct 2009 | Suzie G Blackburn | 1,912 | chT3-BCF 0910 (4NCL) | A46 |
| Jan 2014 | Chris John Evans | 1,829 | chT3S-BCF 1314 (4NCL) | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3-BCF 0809 (4NCL) | 2009 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,893 |
| chT-BCF3W 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,652 |
| chT-BCF 4 0506 (4NCL) | 2006 | 8 | 5 | 1,958 |
| Gibraltar Amateur Open B | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,864 |
| chT3S-BCF 1213 (4NCL) | 2013 | 5 | 1 | 1,643 |
| chT4-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | 2008 | 5 | 2 | 1,789 |
| ch-BCF Seniors U150 | 2014 | 5 | 3.5 | 299 |
| chT4b-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | 2005 | 5 | 1 | 1,771 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John S Shaw's chess games?
100 games by John S Shaw, from Dec 2013 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 S Shaw has played.
What does John S Shaw play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, John S Shaw opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John S Shaw answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games).
What openings does John S Shaw play as White?
As White, John S Shaw's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Colle System (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John S Shaw play as Black?
As Black, John S Shaw most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is John S Shaw's FIDE rating?
John S Shaw is currently rated 1,781 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,800 (May 2024).
How many games has John S Shaw played?
Our database contains 100 games by John S Shaw, covering Dec 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 44 draws, 33 losses (23.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against John S Shaw?
100 games by John S Shaw 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.