Prepare against John Torrance
United Kingdom · World #113,779 classical · FIDE ID 418099
When preparing against John Torrance, expect 1.d4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (22% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (42%).
Our database contains 119 games by John Torrance, covering Jul 2009 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find John Torrance's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John Torrance 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 | 1,691 | 1,745 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,733 | 1,733 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 22 | 43 | 54 | 18.5% |
| As White | 58 | 15 | 22 | 21 | 25.9% |
| As Black | 61 | 7 | 21 | 33 | 11.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John Torrance's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John Torrance's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 34 | 58.6% | 42.6% |
| f4 | 12 | 20.7% | 58.3% |
| e4 | 7 | 12.1% | 42.9% |
| b4 | 2 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 3.4% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 42.6% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Torrance usually continues Nc3 (35.0% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Torrance usually continues Bg5 (42.9% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Torrance usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 21% of White games, 58.3% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Torrance usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Torrance usually continues fxe5 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Torrance usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 22.2% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 6 | 22.2% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 18.5% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 14.8% | 12.5% |
| c5 | 4 | 14.8% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 7.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 41.7% | 15.0% |
| e6 | 8 | 33.3% | 56.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
John Torrance's chess games
All 119 games by John Torrance 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: 22 wins, 43 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 3/2/8 | 23.1% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C13 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 11 | 0/3/8 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A43 | French Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2013 | Roger S Scowen | 1,938 | 5th London Classic Open A U2000 | B00 |
| Feb 2014 | Meyrick Shaw | 1,927 | West Bromwich e2e4 Open | B01 |
| Sep 2019 | Trefor F Thynne | 1,913 | Torquay Rowena Challengers | A84 |
| Sep 2013 | Charlie B Nettleton | 1,885 | Bedford e2e4 U2000 | D01 |
| Aug 2013 | Robert Kane | 1,875 | London Open Congress August U1900 | D01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uxbridge A2Bmedialtd.com-F | 2009 | 9 | 3 | 1,777 |
| Coulsdon Xmas B | 2008 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,776 |
| Torquay Rowena Challengers | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 1,864 |
| Beacon Seniors Open 50+ | 2005 | 5 | 2 | 1,516 |
| 04 Sunningdale e2e4 U2200 Open | 2014 | 5 | 0 | 1,226 |
| Beacon Juniors Open | 2006 | 5 | 2 | 1,483 |
| 4th London Golders Green Open | 2014 | 5 | 2 | 1,812 |
| Bedford e2e4 U2000 | 2013 | 5 | 2 | 1,784 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John Torrance's chess games?
119 games by John Torrance, 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 Torrance has played.
What does John Torrance play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, John Torrance opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.f4 (21% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John Torrance answers 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games).
What openings does John Torrance play as White?
As White, John Torrance's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Bird's opening (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John Torrance play as Black?
As Black, John Torrance most often plays: Indian Defense (11 games, 0.0% win rate); Philidor (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is John Torrance's FIDE rating?
John Torrance is currently rated 1,691 in classical chess, 1,733 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,745 (Jul 2010).
How many games has John Torrance played?
Our database contains 119 games by John Torrance, covering Jul 2009 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 43 draws, 54 losses (18.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against John Torrance?
119 games by John Torrance 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.