Prepare against John Trevelyan
United Kingdom · World #64,642 classical · FIDE ID 1800922
When preparing against John Trevelyan, expect 1.d4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Rat Defense as Black, 10.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 354 games by John Trevelyan, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find John Trevelyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John Trevelyan 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 | 1,839 | 2,243 | Jul 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 354 | 111 | 112 | 131 | 31.4% |
| As White | 169 | 56 | 61 | 52 | 33.1% |
| As Black | 185 | 55 | 51 | 79 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John Trevelyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John Trevelyan's side.
First moves as White (169 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 121 | 71.6% | 52.5% |
| e4 | 31 | 18.3% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 10 | 5.9% | 55.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 4.1% | 28.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 52.5% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Trevelyan usually continues c4 (51.6% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Trevelyan usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Trevelyan usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Trevelyan usually continues c3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Trevelyan usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Trevelyan usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 86 | 93.5% | 44.2% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.2% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 54 | 81.8% | 38.9% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 9.1% | 66.7% |
| Nc6 | 6 | 9.1% | 25.0% |
John Trevelyan's chess games
All 354 games by John Trevelyan 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: 111 wins, 112 draws, 131 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 29 | 9/12/8 | 31.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 7/5/1 | 53.8% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C00 | Dunst Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 74 | 23/19/32 | 31.1% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 20 | 2/7/11 | 10.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 19 | 4/7/8 | 21.1% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 17 | 3/6/8 | 17.6% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A41 | Mikenas Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2007 | Angelo Young | 2,370 | ch-WLS | D27 |
| Oct 2009 | Joachim Thomassen | 2,332 | 25th EU-Cup | A05 |
| Oct 2004 | Kari Pulkkinen | 2,319 | 20th EU-Cup | B14 |
| Oct 2010 | Stefano Navarro | 2,274 | 26th EU-Cup | B07 |
| Aug 2005 | Jonathan I M Grant | 2,273 | 15th EU-chT | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-WLS | 2008 | 28 | 17.5 | 2,230 |
| Jersey Open | 2005 | 14 | 8 | 2,402 |
| chT3E-BCF 2224 (4NCL) | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,911 |
| chT3E-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,837 |
| chT3-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | 2005 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,027 |
| 92nd Hastings Masters | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,913 |
| chT2-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,077 |
| ch-EU Union | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,198 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John Trevelyan's chess games?
354 games by John Trevelyan, 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 Trevelyan has played.
What does John Trevelyan play on the first move as White?
Across 169 games with White in our database, John Trevelyan opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games), 1.Nc3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John Trevelyan answers 1...d6 (93% of games), 1...Nc6 (2% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (82% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games), 1...Nc6 (9% of games).
What openings does John Trevelyan play as White?
As White, John Trevelyan's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (29 games, 31.0% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (13 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 169 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John Trevelyan play as Black?
As Black, John Trevelyan most often plays: Pirc Defense (74 games, 31.1% win rate); Rat Defense (20 games, 10.0% win rate); Philidor (19 games, 21.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 185 games.
What is John Trevelyan's FIDE rating?
John Trevelyan is currently rated 1,839 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,243 (Jul 2006).
How many games has John Trevelyan played?
Our database contains 354 games by John Trevelyan, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 111 wins, 112 draws, 131 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against John Trevelyan?
354 games by John Trevelyan 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.