Prepare against Jon Tuson
United Kingdom · World #84,342 classical · FIDE ID 1807552
When preparing against Jon Tuson, expect 1.Nf3 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 30 games by Jon Tuson, covering Feb 2024 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jon Tuson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jon Tuson 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 | 1,775 | 1,891 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,854 | 1,896 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 8 | 2 | 20 | 26.7% |
| As White | 15 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 15 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jon Tuson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jon Tuson's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 12 | 80.0% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 80% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Tuson usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Tuson usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Tuson usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Tuson usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 7 | 87.5% | 14.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
Jon Tuson's chess games
All 30 games by Jon Tuson in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2024 - 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: 8 wins, 2 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Bence Szakmany | 2,017 | 69th ch-WLS | D37 |
| Aug 2024 | Joe Fathallah | 1,992 | Newport Open | A57 |
| Aug 2024 | Jason Garcia | 1,980 | Newport Open | A31 |
| Apr 2025 | Michael Binks | 1,937 | 69th ch-WLS | D52 |
| Mar 2024 | Joseph David Turner | 1,912 | ch-WLS A 68th | E81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20th South Wales Int | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,844 |
| 69th ch-WLS | 2025 | 7 | 2 | 1,780 |
| ch-WLS A 68th | 2024 | 6 | 1 | 1,721 |
| Newport Open | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 1,903 |
| Bristol Open | 1993 | 2 | 0 | – |
| 2nd Swindon Chess Congress - Major | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,271 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jon Tuson's chess games?
30 games by Jon Tuson, from Feb 2024 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 Jon Tuson has played.
What does Jon Tuson play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Jon Tuson opens with 1.Nf3 (80% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jon Tuson answers 1...d6 (88% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games).
What openings does Jon Tuson play as White?
As White, Jon Tuson's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jon Tuson play as Black?
As Black, Jon Tuson most often plays: Pirc Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Jon Tuson's FIDE rating?
Jon Tuson is currently rated 1,775 in classical chess, 1,854 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,891 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Jon Tuson played?
Our database contains 30 games by Jon Tuson, covering Feb 2024 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 2 draws, 20 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jon Tuson?
30 games by Jon Tuson 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.