Prepare against Jonathan Turcotte
Canada · World #36,157 classical · FIDE ID 2615193
Our database contains 343 games by Jonathan Turcotte, covering Jul 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jonathan Turcotte's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jonathan Turcotte 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 | 1,953 | 2,026 | Nov 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,914 | 1,914 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,048 | 2,048 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 343 | 129 | 84 | 130 | 37.6% |
| As White | 168 | 71 | 29 | 68 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 175 | 58 | 55 | 62 | 33.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jonathan Turcotte's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jonathan Turcotte's side.
First moves as White (168 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 165 | 98.2% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Turcotte usually continues c4 (46.9% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Turcotte usually continues c4 (56.7% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Turcotte usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Turcotte usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 67 | 78.8% | 47.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 8.2% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 7 | 8.2% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 4 | 4.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 52 | 89.7% | 63.5% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 10.3% | 33.3% |
Jonathan Turcotte's chess games
All 343 games by Jonathan Turcotte in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 129 wins, 84 draws, 130 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 26 | 14/5/7 | 53.8% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 24 | 11/3/10 | 45.8% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 20 | 5/3/12 | 25.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 19 | 6/2/11 | 31.6% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 4/1/9 | 28.6% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| D83 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D47 | Slav Defense | 38 | 15/9/14 | 39.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 26 | 6/13/7 | 23.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 13 | 1/8/4 | 7.7% |
| D00 | London System | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | Thanh Nha Duong | 2,320 | Pere Noel Open | A12 |
| Sep 2016 | Francois Leveille | 2,281 | Montreal Open | B12 |
| May 2014 | Steve Bolduc | 2,254 | Montreal McGill Open | D43 |
| Oct 2013 | Eric Beaulieu | 2,239 | ch-Elite POM | A70 |
| Jun 2022 | Renzo Gutierrez | 2,227 | Laval Open | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal Varennes Open | 2017 | 32 | 11 | 1,901 |
| Laval Open | 2024 | 32 | 16 | 2,007 |
| Montreal Open | 2025 | 28 | 14 | 2,080 |
| Quebec Open | 2023 | 23 | 9 | 1,922 |
| Quebec Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,081 |
| 3rd ch-Francophone | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,148 |
| Montreal Mercredi 01 | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 1,842 |
| Montreal Pere Noel Open | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,791 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jonathan Turcotte's chess games?
343 games by Jonathan Turcotte, from Jul 2012 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 Turcotte has played.
What does Jonathan Turcotte play on the first move as White?
Across 168 games with White in our database, Jonathan Turcotte opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jonathan Turcotte answers 1...c6 (79% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Jonathan Turcotte play as White?
As White, Jonathan Turcotte's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (26 games, 53.8% win rate); Slav Defense (24 games, 45.8% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 168 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jonathan Turcotte play as Black?
As Black, Jonathan Turcotte most often plays: Slav Defense (38 games, 39.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (26 games, 23.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (15 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 175 games.
What is Jonathan Turcotte's FIDE rating?
Jonathan Turcotte is currently rated 1,953 in classical chess, 1,914 in rapid and 2,048 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,026 (Nov 2014).
How many games has Jonathan Turcotte played?
Our database contains 343 games by Jonathan Turcotte, covering Jul 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 129 wins, 84 draws, 130 losses (37.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jonathan Turcotte?
343 games by Jonathan Turcotte 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.