Prepare against Jonathan L B Blackburn
FM · United Kingdom · World #6,352 classical · FIDE ID 1801090
When preparing against Jonathan L B Blackburn, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French Defense as Black, 23.8% over 21 games.
Our database contains 679 games by Jonathan L B Blackburn, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jonathan L B Blackburn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jonathan L B Blackburn 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 | 2,239 | 2,258 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,168 | 2,200 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,178 | 2,247 | Jun 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 679 | 262 | 149 | 268 | 38.6% |
| As White | 333 | 132 | 77 | 124 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 346 | 130 | 72 | 144 | 37.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jonathan L B Blackburn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jonathan L B Blackburn's side.
First moves as White (333 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 325 | 97.6% | 51.7% |
| c4 | 6 | 1.8% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.6% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 51.7% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Blackburn usually continues c4 (51.7% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Blackburn usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Blackburn usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Blackburn usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Blackburn usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Blackburn usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (178 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 150 | 84.3% | 45.7% |
| c5 | 10 | 5.6% | 45.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 3.9% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 4 | 2.2% | 62.5% |
| b6 | 4 | 2.2% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 1.7% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 71 | 64.0% | 48.6% |
| e6 | 25 | 22.5% | 58.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 5.4% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 3.6% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Jonathan L B Blackburn's chess games
All 679 games by Jonathan L B Blackburn 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: 262 wins, 149 draws, 268 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 31 | 9/10/12 | 29.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 30 | 11/9/10 | 36.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 25 | 7/8/10 | 28.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 19 | 9/4/6 | 47.4% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 17 | 9/2/6 | 52.9% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| E51 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 40 | 10/14/16 | 25.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 29 | 11/2/16 | 37.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 24 | 11/2/11 | 45.8% |
| C00 | French Defense | 21 | 5/6/10 | 23.8% |
| E65 | Indian Defense | 20 | 9/3/8 | 45.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Alexander Rustemov | 2,525 | Titled Tue Late | E65 |
| Aug 2021 | Matthew J Turner | 2,509 | London Wood Green | E54 |
| Aug 2023 | Ameet K Ghasi | 2,506 | Titled Tue Late | E70 |
| Jul 2019 | Marian Petrov | 2,463 | 16th South Wales Open | E90 |
| Aug 2023 | Iulija Osmak | 2,444 | Titled Tue Late | A70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 211 | 85 | 2,127 |
| ch-WLS | 2008 | 21 | 12 | 2,205 |
| 4NCL Div 2 2025-26 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,086 |
| chT-BCF 2122 (4NCL) | 2022 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,202 |
| chT2-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | 2005 | 11 | 8 | 2,341 |
| 4th ch-EU Union | 2008 | 10 | 5 | 2,238 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,262 |
| Caplin British Online | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 2,054 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jonathan L B Blackburn's chess games?
679 games by Jonathan L B Blackburn, 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 L B Blackburn has played.
What does Jonathan L B Blackburn play on the first move as White?
Across 333 games with White in our database, Jonathan L B Blackburn opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jonathan L B Blackburn answers 1...e6 (84% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Jonathan L B Blackburn play as White?
As White, Jonathan L B Blackburn's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (31 games, 29.0% win rate); Indian Defense (30 games, 36.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (25 games, 28.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 333 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jonathan L B Blackburn play as Black?
As Black, Jonathan L B Blackburn most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (40 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (29 games, 37.9% win rate); French: Advance Variation (24 games, 45.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 346 games.
What is Jonathan L B Blackburn's FIDE rating?
Jonathan L B Blackburn is currently rated 2,239 in classical chess, 2,168 in rapid and 2,178 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,258 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Jonathan L B Blackburn played?
Our database contains 679 games by Jonathan L B Blackburn, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 262 wins, 149 draws, 268 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jonathan L B Blackburn?
679 games by Jonathan L B Blackburn 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.