Prepare against Jonathan Pagan
United States · World #11,195 classical · FIDE ID 30903017
Our database contains 149 games by Jonathan Pagan, covering Jul 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jonathan Pagan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jonathan Pagan 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 | 2,152 | 2,178 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,092 | 2,092 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,110 | 2,110 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 149 | 44 | 45 | 60 | 29.5% |
| As White | 72 | 28 | 20 | 24 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 77 | 16 | 25 | 36 | 20.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jonathan Pagan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jonathan Pagan's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 48 | 66.7% | 53.1% |
| e4 | 17 | 23.6% | 47.1% |
| c4 | 5 | 6.9% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.8% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 53.1% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Pagan usually continues c4 (47.8% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Pagan usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (2% of these games) — Pagan usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 47.1% score
- …c5 (65% of these games) — Pagan usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Pagan usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Pagan usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 15 | 44.1% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 13 | 38.2% | 34.6% |
| c5 | 6 | 17.6% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 70.4% | 44.7% |
| d5 | 8 | 29.6% | 12.5% |
Jonathan Pagan's chess games
All 149 games by Jonathan Pagan in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2014 - Aug 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: 44 wins, 45 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Vladimir Burmakin | 2,435 | Titled Tue Early | D10 |
| Feb 2025 | Attila Vertetics | 2,428 | NY IMB President's Day | E16 |
| Jul 2026 | Sagar,S | 2,407 | Naroditsky Mem Blitz 2026 | E81 |
| Mar 2025 | Alisher Begmuratov | 2,395 | Titled Tue Early | A04 |
| Dec 2024 | Emmanuel Jimenez Garcia | 2,365 | 34th Carlos Torre Mem | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 44 | 23.5 | 2,266 |
| Madrid Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,191 |
| New York President's Day IM C | 2024 | 9 | 2 | 2,075 |
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,137 |
| 34th Carlos Torre Mem | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,256 |
| New York Qual | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,055 |
| New York 1000 GM Winter IM-C | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 2,104 |
| NY IMB President's Day | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,208 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jonathan Pagan's chess games?
149 games by Jonathan Pagan, from Jul 2014 to Aug 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 Pagan has played.
What does Jonathan Pagan play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Jonathan Pagan opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jonathan Pagan answers 1...c6 (44% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games).
What openings does Jonathan Pagan play as White?
As White, Jonathan Pagan's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jonathan Pagan play as Black?
As Black, Jonathan Pagan most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Jonathan Pagan's FIDE rating?
Jonathan Pagan is currently rated 2,152 in classical chess, 2,092 in rapid and 2,110 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,178 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Jonathan Pagan played?
Our database contains 149 games by Jonathan Pagan, covering Jul 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 45 draws, 60 losses (29.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jonathan Pagan?
149 games by Jonathan Pagan 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.