Prepare against John Stuart Plant
Australia · World #25,963 classical · FIDE ID 3212084
When preparing against John Stuart Plant, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (50%).
Our database contains 39 games by John Stuart Plant, covering Jul 2009 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find John Stuart Plant's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John Stuart Plant 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 | 2,012 | 2,059 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,985 | 1,999 | Feb 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,924 | 1,953 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 16 | 9 | 14 | 41.0% |
| As White | 22 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 47.1% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2009-2026): 417 rated games against 244 different opponents, across 68 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 237 | 123 | 38 | 76 | 51.9% | 1,925 | 1,994 | 15 |
| Rapid | 21 | 15 | 0 | 6 | 71.4% | 1,725 | 1,925 | 7 |
| Blitz | 159 | 86 | 16 | 57 | 54.1% | 1,870 | 1,923 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 123 | 36 | 24 | 63 | 29.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 199 | 132 | 22 | 45 | 66.3% |
Wins over titled players: 12 vs FM · 6 vs CM · 1 vs WIM · 2 vs WFM · 2 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
9 tournament wins from 68 events, 4 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 44 | 23 | 7 | 14 | 1,888 | 1,988 |
| 2025 | 83 | 52 | 8 | 23 | 1,869 | 2,004 |
| 2024 | 56 | 33 | 5 | 18 | 1,865 | 1,943 |
| 2023 | 34 | 22 | 6 | 6 | 1,768 | 1,954 |
| 2020 | 31 | 12 | 7 | 12 | 1,911 | 1,911 |
| 2019 | 38 | 21 | 3 | 14 | 1,893 | 1,976 |
| 2018 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1,852 | 1,896 |
| 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1,906 | 2,128 |
| 2016 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1,943 | 1,993 |
| 2015 | 20 | 13 | 1 | 6 | 1,990 | 2,212 |
| 2014 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1,992 | 1,992 |
| 2013 | 20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 1,986 | 1,836 |
| 2012 | 20 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 2,080 | 1,973 |
| 2011 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 1,963 | 1,763 |
| 2010 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 1,938 | 1,805 |
| 2009 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 2,022 | 1,851 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John Stuart Plant's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John Stuart Plant's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 81.0% | 55.9% |
| b3 | 4 | 19.0% | 12.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 55.9% score
- …c5 (65% of these games) — Plant usually continues f4 (56.3% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Plant usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Plant usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 19% of White games, 12.5% score
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Plant usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Plant usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Plant usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 11 | 91.7% | 77.3% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 2 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
John Stuart Plant's chess games
All 39 games by John Stuart Plant in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - Oct 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, 9 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E28 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Declan Smith | 2,088 | Australian Chess Championships 2026 - Reserves | B21 |
| Jan 2026 | Ryan Lane | 2,065 | Australian Chess Championships 2026 - Reserves | B00 |
| Jan 2026 | Yuan Huang | 2,050 | Australian Chess Championships 2026 - Reserves | B01 |
| Jan 2020 | Sterling Bayaca | 1,994 | ch-AUS | C41 |
| Jan 2026 | Ian Stalker | 1,931 | Australian Chess Championships 2026 - Reserves | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Chess Championships 2026 - Reserves | 2026 | 19 | 13 | 2,152 |
| ch-AUS | 2020 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,976 |
| Sydney Open B | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 1,551 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,706 |
Interactive opening tree from all 39 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John Stuart Plant's chess games?
39 games by John Stuart Plant, from Jul 2009 to Oct 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 Stuart Plant has played.
What does John Stuart Plant play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, John Stuart Plant opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.b3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John Stuart Plant answers 1...d6 (92% of games), 1...Nc6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games).
What openings does John Stuart Plant play as White?
As White, John Stuart Plant's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John Stuart Plant play as Black?
As Black, John Stuart Plant most often plays: Philidor (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is John Stuart Plant's FIDE rating?
John Stuart Plant is currently rated 2,012 in classical chess, 1,985 in rapid and 1,924 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,059 (Sep 2025).
How many games has John Stuart Plant played?
Our database contains 39 games by John Stuart Plant, covering Jul 2009 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 9 draws, 14 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against John Stuart Plant?
39 games by John Stuart Plant 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.