Prepare against John Uckerman
NLD · World #61,608 classical · FIDE ID 1039415
When preparing against John Uckerman, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 63 games by John Uckerman, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find John Uckerman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John Uckerman 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 | 1,850 | 1,883 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,849 | 1,878 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 17 | 17 | 29 | 27.0% |
| As White | 29 | 9 | 6 | 14 | 31.0% |
| As Black | 34 | 8 | 11 | 15 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John Uckerman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John Uckerman's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 100.0% | 41.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 41.4% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Uckerman usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Uckerman usually continues Nf3 (8.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Uckerman usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 11 | 57.9% | 36.4% |
| e5 | 6 | 31.6% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.5% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
John Uckerman's chess games
All 63 games by John Uckerman in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 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: 17 wins, 17 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A22 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2003 | Hans Ten Berge | 2,030 | Weijers OHK Open | C02 |
| May 2012 | Serge Cairo | 1,829 | 6th Maastricht Limburg Open B | B07 |
| May 2015 | Pieter Van Foreest | 1,825 | 9th Maastricht Limburg Open B | C47 |
| Jun 2014 | Gerard Kastelein | 1,802 | 8th Maastricht Limburg Open B | C42 |
| May 2010 | Peter Taverniers | 1,783 | 4th Maastricht Limburg Open B | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LiSB B | 2003 | 10 | 1.5 | 1,513 |
| 8th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2014 | 7 | 2 | 1,673 |
| ch-LiSB C | 1999 | 7 | 6 | 1,930 |
| 9th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2015 | 7 | 2 | 1,656 |
| 4th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2010 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,723 |
| 7th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2013 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,560 |
| 5th Maastricht Limburg Open C | 2011 | 7 | 5 | 1,763 |
| 6th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2012 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,775 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John Uckerman's chess games?
63 games by John Uckerman, from Jun 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 Uckerman has played.
What does John Uckerman play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, John Uckerman opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John Uckerman answers 1...d6 (58% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does John Uckerman play as White?
As White, John Uckerman's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John Uckerman play as Black?
As Black, John Uckerman most often plays: Pirc Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is John Uckerman's FIDE rating?
John Uckerman is currently rated 1,850 in classical chess, 1,849 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,883 (Nov 2024).
How many games has John Uckerman played?
Our database contains 63 games by John Uckerman, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 17 draws, 29 losses (27.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against John Uckerman?
63 games by John Uckerman 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.