Prepare against Jonathan J. Ady
FM · United Kingdom · World #2,931 classical · FIDE ID 6000240
When preparing against Jonathan J. Ady, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 28.6% over 21 games.
Our database contains 247 games by Jonathan J. Ady, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jonathan J. Ady's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jonathan J. Ady 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 | 2,342 | 2,399 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,266 | 2,355 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,326 | 2,358 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 247 | 102 | 29 | 116 | 41.3% |
| As White | 126 | 67 | 18 | 41 | 53.2% |
| As Black | 121 | 35 | 11 | 75 | 28.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jonathan J. Ady's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jonathan J. Ady's side.
First moves as White (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 126 | 100.0% | 60.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 60.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Ady usually continues Nf3 (58.8% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Ady usually continues Nf3 (54.8% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Ady usually continues d4 (65.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 45 | 86.5% | 32.2% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 9.6% | 10.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 64.1% | 38.0% |
| d5 | 13 | 33.3% | 23.1% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Jonathan J. Ady's chess games
All 247 games by Jonathan J. Ady in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 102 wins, 29 draws, 116 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 28 | 15/4/9 | 53.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| C10 | French Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 6/3/12 | 28.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| A15 | English Opening | 12 | 4/0/8 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1998 | Alexander Stripunsky | 2,520 | Marshall CC Winter | B43 |
| Oct 1998 | Giorgi Kacheishvili | 2,510 | New York Manhattan | B07 |
| Jan 1989 | Glenn C Flear | 2,500 | Barnsdale YM | C82 |
| Jan 1988 | Neil McDonald | 2,495 | ch-SCO | C18 |
| Oct 1998 | Semon Palatnik | 2,490 | New York Manhattan | D87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 108 | 45 | 2,081 |
| Olympiad-32 | 1996 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,456 |
| British CF-70 Championship | 1983 | 11 | 5 | 2,341 |
| Manhattan March Int | 1999 | 9 | 3 | 2,352 |
| 6th Ramsgate Regency Masters | 1984 | 9 | 5 | 2,411 |
| Lewisham Open | 1984 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,358 |
| ch-SCO | 1988 | 9 | 5 | 2,375 |
| Marshall CC Winter | 1998 | 9 | 4 | 2,357 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jonathan J. Ady's chess games?
247 games by Jonathan J. Ady, from Apr 2003 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 Jonathan J. Ady has played.
What does Jonathan J. Ady play on the first move as White?
Across 126 games with White in our database, Jonathan J. Ady opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jonathan J. Ady answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Jonathan J. Ady play as White?
As White, Jonathan J. Ady's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (28 games, 53.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 126 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jonathan J. Ady play as Black?
As Black, Jonathan J. Ady most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 121 games.
What is Jonathan J. Ady's FIDE rating?
Jonathan J. Ady is currently rated 2,342 in classical chess, 2,266 in rapid and 2,326 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,399 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Jonathan J. Ady played?
Our database contains 247 games by Jonathan J. Ady, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 102 wins, 29 draws, 116 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jonathan J. Ady?
247 games by Jonathan J. Ady 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.