Prepare against Jonathan P Nelson
FM · United Kingdom · World #14,237 classical · FIDE ID 404195
Our database contains 199 games by Jonathan P Nelson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jonathan P Nelson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jonathan P Nelson 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 | 2,113 | 2,282 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,174 | 2,199 | Mar 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,080 | 2,108 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 199 | 63 | 78 | 58 | 31.7% |
| As White | 85 | 37 | 23 | 25 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 114 | 26 | 55 | 33 | 22.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jonathan P Nelson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jonathan P Nelson's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 52 | 61.2% | 58.7% |
| d4 | 26 | 30.6% | 53.8% |
| c4 | 4 | 4.7% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.4% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 58.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Nelson usually continues c3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Nelson usually continues Nf3 (22.2% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Nelson usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Nelson usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Nelson usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …b5 (4% of these games) — Nelson usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 20 | 38.5% | 55.0% |
| e6 | 18 | 34.6% | 47.2% |
| e5 | 7 | 13.5% | 28.6% |
| c5 | 4 | 7.7% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 67.4% | 41.4% |
| d6 | 9 | 20.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 9.3% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Jonathan P Nelson's chess games
All 199 games by Jonathan P Nelson 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: 63 wins, 78 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 9/3/2 | 64.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A55 | Indian Defense | 13 | 3/8/2 | 23.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 2/9/2 | 15.4% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B07 | Philidor | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2013 | Robert Loncar | 2,402 | 27th Pula Open | B22 |
| Nov 2025 | Joseph McPhillips | 2,388 | 4NCL 2025-26 | A45 |
| Jun 2016 | Christoph Singer | 2,355 | 3rd Ortisei Server24 Open | C45 |
| Jun 2016 | Alberto Barp | 2,326 | 3rd Ortisei Server24 Open | A53 |
| May 2014 | Mark Lyell | 2,228 | 3rd Salento Open | B16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98th ch-GBR | 2011 | 11 | 5 | 2,207 |
| 103rd ch-GBR | 2016 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,132 |
| 10th Teplice Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,083 |
| 33rd San Sebastian Open | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 2,213 |
| 16th Monarch Assurance | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,073 |
| 3rd Salento Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,244 |
| 111th ch-GBR Major Open | 2025 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,088 |
| Hinckley e2e4 Open | 2012 | 7 | 5 | 2,331 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jonathan P Nelson's chess games?
199 games by Jonathan P Nelson, 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 P Nelson has played.
What does Jonathan P Nelson play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Jonathan P Nelson opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jonathan P Nelson answers 1...d6 (38% of games), 1...e6 (35% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games).
What openings does Jonathan P Nelson play as White?
As White, Jonathan P Nelson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (14 games, 64.3% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jonathan P Nelson play as Black?
As Black, Jonathan P Nelson most often plays: Indian Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Pirc Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 114 games.
What is Jonathan P Nelson's FIDE rating?
Jonathan P Nelson is currently rated 2,113 in classical chess, 2,174 in rapid and 2,080 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,282 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Jonathan P Nelson played?
Our database contains 199 games by Jonathan P Nelson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 78 draws, 58 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jonathan P Nelson?
199 games by Jonathan P Nelson 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.