Prepare against Jonathan Pein
FM · United Kingdom · World #4,018 classical · FIDE ID 417092
When preparing against Jonathan Pein, expect 1.e4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (34%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 21.9% over 32 games.
Our database contains 2,074 games by Jonathan Pein, covering May 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jonathan Pein's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jonathan Pein 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 | 2,302 | 2,352 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,109 | 2,158 | Dec 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,181 | 2,254 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,074 | 962 | 224 | 888 | 46.4% |
| As White | 1,057 | 518 | 112 | 427 | 49.0% |
| As Black | 1,017 | 444 | 112 | 461 | 43.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jonathan Pein's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jonathan Pein's side.
First moves as White (1,051 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 519 | 49.4% | 53.7% |
| b3 | 253 | 24.1% | 49.2% |
| Nf3 | 122 | 11.6% | 54.9% |
| d4 | 99 | 9.4% | 60.6% |
| c4 | 25 | 2.4% | 78.0% |
| g3 | 19 | 1.8% | 63.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 53.7% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Pein usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Pein usually continues Nf3 (43.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Pein usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.b3 — 24% of White games, 49.2% score
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Pein usually continues Bb2 (43.4% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Pein usually continues Bb2 (53.2% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Pein usually continues Bb2 (53.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (486 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 255 | 52.5% | 48.4% |
| d5 | 53 | 10.9% | 46.2% |
| c5 | 51 | 10.5% | 80.4% |
| d6 | 40 | 8.2% | 58.8% |
| g6 | 24 | 4.9% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 20 | 4.1% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (342 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 117 | 34.2% | 49.6% |
| d5 | 68 | 19.9% | 58.1% |
| d6 | 63 | 18.4% | 42.1% |
| g6 | 38 | 11.1% | 43.4% |
| e6 | 17 | 5.0% | 55.9% |
| c5 | 17 | 5.0% | 47.1% |
Jonathan Pein's chess games
All 2,074 games by Jonathan Pein in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 962 wins, 224 draws, 888 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 247 | 109/21/117 | 44.1% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 154 | 72/22/60 | 46.8% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 58 | 36/4/18 | 62.1% |
| C00 | French Defense | 28 | 17/3/8 | 60.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 28 | 16/1/11 | 57.1% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 24 | 8/3/13 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 22 | 7/2/13 | 31.8% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 21 | 6/3/12 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 20 | 12/3/5 | 60.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 19 | 13/2/4 | 68.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 225 | 102/21/102 | 45.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 79 | 35/7/37 | 44.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 60 | 29/7/24 | 48.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 48 | 15/12/21 | 31.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 45 | 18/1/26 | 40.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 44 | 23/4/17 | 52.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 32 | 7/5/20 | 21.9% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 26 | 14/1/11 | 53.8% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 23 | 7/4/12 | 30.4% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 19 | 5/2/12 | 26.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,638 | Titled Tue Early | C24 |
| Feb 2025 | Anton Demchenko | 2,619 | Titled Tue Early | C41 |
| Feb 2025 | Dennis Wagner | 2,614 | Titled Tue Early | C41 |
| Feb 2023 | Imre dr. Balog | 2,609 | Titled Tue Early | A01 |
| Mar 2022 | Axel Bachmann | 2,588 | Titled Tue Early | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,354 | 708 | 2,228 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 38 | 21 | 2,187 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 32 | 16.5 | 2,226 |
| ch-GBR blitz | 2019 | 15 | 4.5 | 2,217 |
| ch-UK Blitz | 2022 | 15 | 5 | 2,108 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2022 | 12 | 5 | 2,051 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sat) | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,266 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,244 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jonathan Pein's chess games?
2,074 games by Jonathan Pein, from May 2012 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 Pein has played.
What does Jonathan Pein play on the first move as White?
Across 1,051 games with White in our database, Jonathan Pein opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.b3 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jonathan Pein answers 1...e5 (52% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (34% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games).
What openings does Jonathan Pein play as White?
As White, Jonathan Pein's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (247 games, 44.1% win rate); Sicilian (154 games, 46.8% win rate); Réti Opening (58 games, 62.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,057 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jonathan Pein play as Black?
As Black, Jonathan Pein most often plays: Philidor (225 games, 45.3% win rate); Modern Defense (79 games, 44.3% win rate); Indian Defense (60 games, 48.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,017 games.
What is Jonathan Pein's FIDE rating?
Jonathan Pein is currently rated 2,302 in classical chess, 2,109 in rapid and 2,181 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,352 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Jonathan Pein played?
Our database contains 2,074 games by Jonathan Pein, covering May 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 962 wins, 224 draws, 888 losses (46.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jonathan Pein?
2,074 games by Jonathan Pein 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.