Prepare against Jonathan Couture
Canada · World #65,116 classical · FIDE ID 2616718
When preparing against Jonathan Couture, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 43 games by Jonathan Couture, covering Apr 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jonathan Couture's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jonathan Couture 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 | 1,838 | 1,947 | Oct 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 10 | 8 | 25 | 23.3% |
| As White | 19 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 21.1% |
| As Black | 24 | 6 | 3 | 15 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jonathan Couture's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jonathan Couture's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 78.9% | 36.7% |
| c4 | 4 | 21.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 36.7% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Couture usually continues b4 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Couture usually continues exd5 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Couture usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 21% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Couture usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Couture usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Couture usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 9 | 81.8% | 61.1% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 6 | 66.7% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Jonathan Couture's chess games
All 43 games by Jonathan Couture in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2017 - 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: 10 wins, 8 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A69 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 5/2/9 | 31.3% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E45 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2017 | James Currie | 2,041 | Quebec Open | B01 |
| Mar 2017 | Abdelaziz Mahdjoubi | 1,950 | Ottawa RA March Open | B06 |
| Mar 2018 | Alex Hansen | 1,912 | ch-DEN Kort 1-1 | B12 |
| Mar 2018 | Andrew Velarde | 1,757 | ch-DEN Kort 1-1 | B01 |
| Jun 2018 | Joseph Vignalou | 1,756 | Laval Open | E87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quebec Open | 2017 | 8 | 3 | 1,909 |
| Laval Open | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 1,574 |
| ch-DEN Kort 1-1 | 2018 | 5 | 3 | 1,929 |
| Montreal Varennes Open | 2017 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,875 |
| ch-Quebec classe | 2012 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,692 |
| Le Blanc et Noir Open A | 2020 | 5 | 1 | 1,533 |
| Montreal Pere Noel | 2011 | 4 | 1 | 1,865 |
| Sitges Sunway Online Open | 2020 | 2 | 1 | 1,492 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jonathan Couture's chess games?
43 games by Jonathan Couture, from Apr 2017 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 Jonathan Couture has played.
What does Jonathan Couture play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Jonathan Couture opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jonathan Couture answers 1...g6 (82% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Jonathan Couture play as White?
As White, Jonathan Couture's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Wing Gambit (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jonathan Couture play as Black?
As Black, Jonathan Couture most often plays: Modern Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Hungarian Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Jonathan Couture's FIDE rating?
Jonathan Couture is currently rated 1,838 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,947 (Oct 2017).
How many games has Jonathan Couture played?
Our database contains 43 games by Jonathan Couture, covering Apr 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 8 draws, 25 losses (23.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jonathan Couture?
43 games by Jonathan Couture 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.