Prepare against John Z Abraham
United States · World #22,050 classical · FIDE ID 30987318
Our database contains 177 games by John Z Abraham, covering Dec 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find John Z Abraham's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John Z Abraham 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 | 2,041 | 2,214 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,045 | 2,045 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 177 | 72 | 22 | 83 | 40.7% |
| As White | 91 | 48 | 11 | 32 | 52.7% |
| As Black | 86 | 24 | 11 | 51 | 27.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John Z Abraham's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John Z Abraham's side.
First moves as White (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 42 | 46.2% | 56.0% |
| c4 | 30 | 33.0% | 61.7% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 19.8% | 63.9% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 56.0% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Abraham usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Abraham usually continues c4 (52.9% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Abraham usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 33% of White games, 61.7% score
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Abraham usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Abraham usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Abraham usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 41 | 95.3% | 42.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 74.1% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 22.2% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
John Z Abraham's chess games
All 177 games by John Z Abraham in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2021 - 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: 72 wins, 22 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 14 | 10/1/3 | 71.4% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 11 | 1/2/8 | 9.1% |
| E10 | Catalan | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Sergey Erenburg | 2,504 | 12th Washington Int | D30 |
| Apr 2025 | Polina Shuvalova | 2,500 | Titled Tue Late | A10 |
| Mar 2025 | Evandro Amorim Barbosa | 2,483 | Titled Tue Late | A37 |
| Apr 2025 | Piotr Brodowski | 2,461 | Titled Tue Late | A36 |
| Mar 2025 | Meri Arabidze | 2,447 | Titled Tue Late | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 134 | 63 | 2,207 |
| Nashville Summer Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,992 |
| Cherry Blossom Classic | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,122 |
| 18th SPICE Cup Open | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 2,023 |
| National Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,257 |
| 41st Tim Just Winter Open | 2025 | 3 | 3 | 2,288 |
| Noblesville Snow Memorial | 2022 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,949 |
| US Chess Masters 2025 | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,144 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John Z Abraham's chess games?
177 games by John Z Abraham, from Dec 2021 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 Z Abraham has played.
What does John Z Abraham play on the first move as White?
Across 91 games with White in our database, John Z Abraham opens with 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.c4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John Z Abraham answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does John Z Abraham play as White?
As White, John Z Abraham's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (15 games, 46.7% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 71.4% win rate); Réti Opening (10 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 91 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John Z Abraham play as Black?
As Black, John Z Abraham most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Catalan (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is John Z Abraham's FIDE rating?
John Z Abraham is currently rated 2,041 in classical chess and 2,045 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,214 (Sep 2025).
How many games has John Z Abraham played?
Our database contains 177 games by John Z Abraham, covering Dec 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 72 wins, 22 draws, 83 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against John Z Abraham?
177 games by John Z Abraham 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.