Prepare against John W Bass
United Kingdom · World #36,332 classical · FIDE ID 407925
Our database contains 269 games by John W Bass, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find John W Bass's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John W Bass 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 | 1,952 | 2,102 | Apr 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 269 | 62 | 140 | 67 | 23.0% |
| As White | 133 | 35 | 66 | 32 | 26.3% |
| As Black | 136 | 27 | 74 | 35 | 19.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John W Bass's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John W Bass's side.
First moves as White (133 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 130 | 97.7% | 51.2% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 51.2% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Bass usually continues Nf3 (47.2% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Bass usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Bass usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.b3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Bass usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 51 | 73.9% | 52.9% |
| e6 | 12 | 17.4% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 48.7% | 42.1% |
| d5 | 17 | 43.6% | 32.4% |
| e6 | 3 | 7.7% | 66.7% |
John W Bass's chess games
All 269 games by John W Bass in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 62 wins, 140 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 32 | 10/13/9 | 31.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 19 | 7/10/2 | 36.8% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| B14 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A95 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 32 | 8/18/6 | 25.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2006 | David M Adams | 2,223 | Paington Open | A96 |
| Dec 2012 | Etan Ilfeld | 2,191 | 4th London Classic Open | A46 |
| Dec 2010 | Chiedu Maduekwe | 2,185 | London Classic Open | D19 |
| Feb 1997 | Jane Richmond | 2,180 | chT-BCF 9697 (4NCL) | A46 |
| Jun 2013 | Oswald Buergi | 2,150 | Rail 6 Countries 24th | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paignton Open | 2013 | 35 | 16.5 | 2,056 |
| West of England Open | 2009 | 33 | 14.5 | 1,984 |
| Paington Open | 2011 | 28 | 14 | 2,033 |
| London Classic Open | 2011 | 27 | 12.5 | 2,027 |
| London MSO Banwell Memorial | 2001 | 19 | 8 | 2,111 |
| chT-BCF 4 0506 (4NCL) | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,129 |
| 5th London Classic Open | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,985 |
| 4th London Classic Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,120 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John W Bass's chess games?
269 games by John W Bass, from Apr 2003 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 W Bass has played.
What does John W Bass play on the first move as White?
Across 133 games with White in our database, John W Bass opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John W Bass answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (49% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does John W Bass play as White?
As White, John W Bass's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (32 games, 31.3% win rate); Slav Defense (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Torre Attack (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 133 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John W Bass play as Black?
As Black, John W Bass most often plays: Sicilian (32 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 136 games.
What is John W Bass's FIDE rating?
John W Bass is currently rated 1,952 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,102 (Apr 2005).
How many games has John W Bass played?
Our database contains 269 games by John W Bass, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 140 draws, 67 losses (23.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against John W Bass?
269 games by John W Bass 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.