Prepare against Jonathan D Tisdall
GM · Norway · World #2,546 classical · FIDE ID 1500066
Our database contains 1,172 games by Jonathan D Tisdall, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jonathan D Tisdall's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jonathan D Tisdall 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 | 2,357 | 2,481 | Oct 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,172 | 403 | 491 | 278 | 34.4% |
| As White | 589 | 225 | 257 | 107 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 583 | 178 | 234 | 171 | 30.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jonathan D Tisdall's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jonathan D Tisdall's side.
First moves as White (589 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 342 | 58.1% | 62.0% |
| Nf3 | 150 | 25.5% | 61.0% |
| e4 | 82 | 13.9% | 51.8% |
| c4 | 15 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 62.0% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Tisdall usually continues c4 (61.7% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Tisdall usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Tisdall usually continues e4 (95.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 61.0% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Tisdall usually continues c4 (60.8% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Tisdall usually continues d4 (63.6% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Tisdall usually continues c4 (57.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (254 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 145 | 57.1% | 50.3% |
| e5 | 76 | 29.9% | 52.0% |
| c6 | 16 | 6.3% | 46.9% |
| g6 | 7 | 2.8% | 35.7% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 1.6% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 1.6% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (199 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 152 | 76.4% | 57.9% |
| d5 | 20 | 10.1% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 13 | 6.5% | 38.5% |
| e6 | 10 | 5.0% | 45.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Jonathan D Tisdall's chess games
All 1,172 games by Jonathan D Tisdall in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 403 wins, 491 draws, 278 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 80 | 38/29/13 | 47.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 53 | 16/27/10 | 30.2% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 39 | 12/23/4 | 30.8% |
| A30 | English Opening | 33 | 13/14/6 | 39.4% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 25 | 8/11/6 | 32.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 13/8/3 | 54.2% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 20 | 10/8/2 | 50.0% |
| B66 | Sicilian | 20 | 8/4/8 | 40.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 19 | 8/9/2 | 42.1% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 18 | 8/9/1 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 42 | 13/15/14 | 31.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 40 | 12/21/7 | 30.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 36 | 11/12/13 | 30.6% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 27 | 9/10/8 | 33.3% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 26 | 9/11/6 | 34.6% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 23 | 9/9/5 | 39.1% |
| A77 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 7/12/4 | 30.4% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 19 | 7/9/3 | 36.8% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 18 | 4/6/8 | 22.2% |
| E05 | Catalan | 17 | 4/6/7 | 23.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1989 | Viktor Lvovich Kortschnoj | 2,655 | 9th EU-chT | A40 |
| Jan 1988 | Mikhail Gurevich | 2,625 | Akureyri | A52 |
| Jan 1989 | Margeir Petursson | 2,590 | Espoo zt | E38 |
| Jan 1996 | Simen Agdestein | 2,585 | Reykjavik Open | A30 |
| Jan 1993 | Sergei Tiviakov | 2,575 | Arnold Cup | C70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NOR | 1996 | 80 | 55.5 | 2,526 |
| Troll Masters | 1996 | 62 | 37 | 2,451 |
| Arnold Cup | 1997 | 61 | 37.5 | 2,491 |
| Gausdal Int | 1995 | 42 | 24.5 | 2,482 |
| Reykjavik Open | 1996 | 31 | 18.5 | 2,446 |
| Oslo | 1992 | 27 | 17.5 | 2,537 |
| Skei | 1995 | 26 | 16 | 2,531 |
| Lone Pine Open Louis D. Statham Masters | 1977 | 26 | 11.5 | 2,383 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Rune Djurhuus (27 games) · Einar J Gausel (24 games) · Berge Ostenstad (22 games) · Heikki M.J. Westerinen (19 games) · Ivar Bern (11 games) · Eirik Gullaksen (11 games) · Atle Gronn (10 games) · Margeir Petursson (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jonathan D Tisdall's chess games?
1,172 games by Jonathan D Tisdall, from Apr 2003 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 D Tisdall has played.
What does Jonathan D Tisdall play on the first move as White?
Across 589 games with White in our database, Jonathan D Tisdall opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jonathan D Tisdall answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Jonathan D Tisdall play as White?
As White, Jonathan D Tisdall's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (80 games, 47.5% win rate); Indian Defense (53 games, 30.2% win rate); Slav Defense (39 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 589 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jonathan D Tisdall play as Black?
As Black, Jonathan D Tisdall most often plays: Sicilian (42 games, 31.0% win rate); Indian Defense (40 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening (36 games, 30.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 583 games.
What is Jonathan D Tisdall's FIDE rating?
Jonathan D Tisdall is currently rated 2,357 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,481 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Jonathan D Tisdall played?
Our database contains 1,172 games by Jonathan D Tisdall, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 403 wins, 491 draws, 278 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jonathan D Tisdall?
1,172 games by Jonathan D Tisdall 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.