Prepare against Johnathan D Bourne
United Kingdom · World #47,725 classical · FIDE ID 413232
When preparing against Johnathan D Bourne, expect 1.e4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (32% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (72%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 199 games by Johnathan D Bourne, covering Jul 2005 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Johnathan D Bourne's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Johnathan D Bourne 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 | 1,902 | 2,111 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,924 | 2,036 | Jun 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,883 | 1,915 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 199 | 51 | 83 | 65 | 25.6% |
| As White | 100 | 21 | 45 | 34 | 21.0% |
| As Black | 99 | 30 | 38 | 31 | 30.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Johnathan D Bourne's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Johnathan D Bourne's side.
First moves as White (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 64 | 64.0% | 46.1% |
| d4 | 35 | 35.0% | 38.6% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 46.1% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Bourne usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Bourne usually continues d4 (45.5% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Bourne usually continues f4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 38.6% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Bourne usually continues Bg5 (39.5% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Bourne usually continues Bg5 (42.9% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Bourne usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 31.9% | 56.7% |
| c5 | 9 | 19.1% | 44.4% |
| c6 | 9 | 19.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 8 | 17.0% | 43.8% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 8.5% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 72.4% | 54.8% |
| f5 | 5 | 17.2% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Johnathan D Bourne's chess games
All 199 games by Johnathan D Bourne in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - Sep 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: 51 wins, 83 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 19 | 3/9/7 | 15.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 2/8/5 | 13.3% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26 | English Opening | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2008 | Paul D Helbig | 2,172 | Torquay Open | B01 |
| Dec 2008 | Mark C Rich | 2,170 | chT-BCF2a 0809 (4NCL) | B10 |
| Feb 2020 | Iolo C Jones | 2,163 | 49th Dyfed Open | E61 |
| Nov 2013 | Shawn P Tavares | 2,143 | chT-BCF 2b 1314 (4NCL) | C14 |
| May 2001 | James Parkin | 2,129 | chT2-BCF 0001 (4NCL) | B88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frome Open | 2018 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,883 |
| chT4-BCF 0304 (4NCL) | 2004 | 10 | 5 | 1,997 |
| chT2-BCF 0102 (4NCL) | 2002 | 9 | 2 | 1,947 |
| chT4S-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | 2017 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,874 |
| chT2-BCF 0001 (4NCL) | 2001 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,125 |
| chT4b-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | 2005 | 8 | 5 | 2,141 |
| chT4S-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,693 |
| East Devon Open | 2009 | 8 | 4 | 1,891 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Johnathan D Bourne's chess games?
199 games by Johnathan D Bourne, from Jul 2005 to Sep 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 Johnathan D Bourne has played.
What does Johnathan D Bourne play on the first move as White?
Across 100 games with White in our database, Johnathan D Bourne opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Johnathan D Bourne answers 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Johnathan D Bourne play as White?
As White, Johnathan D Bourne's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (19 games, 15.8% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (15 games, 13.3% win rate); King's Gambit (9 games, 11.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 100 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Johnathan D Bourne play as Black?
As Black, Johnathan D Bourne most often plays: English Opening (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 99 games.
What is Johnathan D Bourne's FIDE rating?
Johnathan D Bourne is currently rated 1,902 in classical chess, 1,924 in rapid and 1,883 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,111 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Johnathan D Bourne played?
Our database contains 199 games by Johnathan D Bourne, covering Jul 2005 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 83 draws, 65 losses (25.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Johnathan D Bourne?
199 games by Johnathan D Bourne 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.