Prepare against Jonathan M Fish
United Kingdom · World #11,915 classical · FIDE ID 410268
Our database contains 42 games by Jonathan M Fish, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jonathan M Fish's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jonathan M Fish 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 | 2,142 | 2,142 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,219 | 2,219 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 16 | 11 | 15 | 38.1% |
| As White | 20 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jonathan M Fish's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jonathan M Fish's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 80.0% | 65.6% |
| d4 | 2 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 65.6% score
- …c5 (69% of these games) — Fish usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Fish usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Fish usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Fish usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Fish usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 100.0% | 27.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
Jonathan M Fish's chess games
All 42 games by Jonathan M Fish 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: 16 wins, 11 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Reversed Chigorin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2006 | Robert S McFarland | 2,257 | chT3-BCF 0506 (4NCL) | A13 |
| Apr 2022 | Neil Stewart | 2,245 | BL2-West 2122 | B59 |
| May 2022 | Dieter Puth | 2,227 | BL2-West 2122 | D85 |
| Oct 2022 | Steffen Enzmann | 2,142 | BL2-Sued 2223 | A07 |
| Mar 2024 | Stefan Erdmann | 2,133 | Oberliga Ost-B 2324 | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Smith & Williamson YM-B | 2000 | 11 | 5 | 2,057 |
| BL2-West 2122 | 2022 | 6 | 4 | 2,239 |
| 1st Agneaux St Lo U18 Open | 1999 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,099 |
| chT3-BCF 0506 (4NCL) | 2006 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,083 |
| chT2-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | 2005 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,169 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 2223 | 2022 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,030 |
| Oberliga Ost-B 2324 | 2024 | 3 | 3 | 2,428 |
| London Times Schools f | 2001 | 2 | 0.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jonathan M Fish's chess games?
42 games by Jonathan M Fish, 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 M Fish has played.
What does Jonathan M Fish play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Jonathan M Fish opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jonathan M Fish answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jonathan M Fish play as White?
As White, Jonathan M Fish's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jonathan M Fish play as Black?
As Black, Jonathan M Fish most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Jonathan M Fish's FIDE rating?
Jonathan M Fish is currently rated 2,142 in classical chess and 2,219 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,142 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Jonathan M Fish played?
Our database contains 42 games by Jonathan M Fish, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 11 draws, 15 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jonathan M Fish?
42 games by Jonathan M Fish 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.