Prepare against John Shaddick
United Kingdom · World #100,763 classical · FIDE ID 432261
When preparing against John Shaddick, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (93%).
Our database contains 48 games by John Shaddick, covering Sep 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find John Shaddick's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John Shaddick 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 | 1,727 | 1,727 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 16 | 19 | 13 | 33.3% |
| As White | 25 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 23 | 5 | 12 | 6 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John Shaddick's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John Shaddick's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 100.0% | 58.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 58.0% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Shaddick usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …d6 (16% of these games) — Shaddick usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Shaddick usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 92.9% | 42.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
John Shaddick's chess games
All 48 games by John Shaddick in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2018 - 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: 16 wins, 19 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game: Scotch Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D21 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B40 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2005 | Philip J Hutchings | 1,792 | Beacon Seniors Open 50+ | C05 |
| Aug 2017 | Nigel Redmond | 1,577 | 104th ch-GBR U1750 Open | C41 |
| Nov 2006 | David C Eden | 1,552 | Beacon Juniors Open | D00 |
| Jul 2016 | Lauren Weaver | 1,542 | ch-BCF U140 103rd | B01 |
| Nov 2006 | David Orr | 1,392 | Beacon Juniors Open | C53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GBR U1900 Open 105th | 2018 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,485 |
| Paignton Morning Thynne Open | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,514 |
| Beacon Seniors Open 50+ | 2005 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,853 |
| Beacon Juniors Open | 2006 | 5 | 2 | 1,625 |
| ch-BCF U160 | 2014 | 5 | 2.5 | 152 |
| 104th ch-GBR U1750 Open | 2017 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,566 |
| Beacon Seniors Open | 2008 | 5 | 3 | 1,563 |
| ch-BCF U140 | 2015 | 5 | 3.5 | 539 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John Shaddick's chess games?
48 games by John Shaddick, from Sep 2018 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 Shaddick has played.
What does John Shaddick play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, John Shaddick opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John Shaddick answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (93% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does John Shaddick play as White?
As White, John Shaddick's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John Shaddick play as Black?
As Black, John Shaddick most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is John Shaddick's FIDE rating?
John Shaddick is currently rated 1,727 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,727 (Jul 2026).
How many games has John Shaddick played?
Our database contains 48 games by John Shaddick, covering Sep 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 19 draws, 13 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against John Shaddick?
48 games by John Shaddick 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.