Prepare against Jon S Middaugh
United States · World #68,316 classical · FIDE ID 2087332
When preparing against Jon S Middaugh, expect 1.d4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 62 games by Jon S Middaugh, covering Jun 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jon S Middaugh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jon S Middaugh 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 | 1,827 | 1,918 | Sep 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,851 | 1,890 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 20 | 14 | 28 | 32.3% |
| As White | 30 | 13 | 5 | 12 | 43.3% |
| As Black | 32 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 21.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jon S Middaugh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jon S Middaugh's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 86.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Middaugh usually continues c4 (31.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Middaugh usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Middaugh usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nc6 (33% of these games) — Middaugh usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Middaugh usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Middaugh usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 82.4% | 42.9% |
| c6 | 3 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 80.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
Jon S Middaugh's chess games
All 62 games by Jon S Middaugh in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2014 - 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: 20 wins, 14 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2017 | Akos Papista | 2,096 | 28th ch-NATO | D10 |
| Mar 2017 | Jan Mose Nielsen | 2,063 | 28th ch-NATO | B06 |
| Jun 2018 | Jan Smit | 1,850 | 29th ch-NATO | E62 |
| Oct 2021 | Mati Tikerpuu | 1,789 | 31st ch-NATO | B00 |
| Oct 2021 | Maris Noviks | 1,786 | 31st ch-NATO | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NATO 33rd | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,808 |
| 25th ch-NATO | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,868 |
| 29th ch-NATO | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,084 |
| 30th ch-NATO | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,855 |
| 31st ch-NATO | 2021 | 7 | 3 | 1,837 |
| 34th NATO Chess | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,888 |
| 35th NATO Chess | 2025 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,702 |
| ch-NATO 26th | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,816 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jon S Middaugh's chess games?
62 games by Jon S Middaugh, from Jun 2014 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 Jon S Middaugh has played.
What does Jon S Middaugh play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Jon S Middaugh opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jon S Middaugh answers 1...e6 (82% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Jon S Middaugh play as White?
As White, Jon S Middaugh's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jon S Middaugh play as Black?
As Black, Jon S Middaugh most often plays: French Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Jon S Middaugh's FIDE rating?
Jon S Middaugh is currently rated 1,827 in classical chess and 1,851 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,918 (Sep 2019).
How many games has Jon S Middaugh played?
Our database contains 62 games by Jon S Middaugh, covering Jun 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 14 draws, 28 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jon S Middaugh?
62 games by Jon S Middaugh 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.