Prepare against Jonathon Peoples
Ireland · World #58,793 classical · FIDE ID 2509520
When preparing against Jonathon Peoples, expect 1.d4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 85 games by Jonathon Peoples, covering Aug 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jonathon Peoples's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jonathon Peoples 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 | 1,860 | 1,953 | May 2022 |
| Rapid | 1,945 | 1,945 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,879 | 1,899 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 26 | 18 | 41 | 30.6% |
| As White | 43 | 14 | 10 | 19 | 32.6% |
| As Black | 42 | 12 | 8 | 22 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jonathon Peoples's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jonathon Peoples's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 48.8% | 47.6% |
| e4 | 15 | 34.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 9.3% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 7.0% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 47.6% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Peoples usually continues c4 (35.0% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Peoples usually continues c4 (72.2% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Peoples usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Peoples usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Peoples usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Peoples usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 80.0% | 45.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 16.0% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 31.8% |
Jonathon Peoples's chess games
All 85 games by Jonathon Peoples in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2016 - 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: 26 wins, 18 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Soren Mikkel Andersen | 2,159 | 34th EU-Cup | D44 |
| Aug 2020 | Alex Byrne | 1,976 | ch-IRL | B20 |
| Sep 2019 | Peter Cafolla | 1,919 | Dublin Masters | D34 |
| Apr 2019 | Thomas Junior Dunne | 1,904 | chT-IRL | D17 |
| Aug 2020 | Alice O'Gorman | 1,904 | ch-IRL | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sun) | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 1,829 |
| ch-IRL | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,030 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,822 |
| 39th ECC Open | 2024 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,928 |
| World ol U16 | 2016 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,813 |
| Dublin Super Cup U19 | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,960 |
| IRL-ch Weekender Open | 2018 | 5 | 3 | 1,825 |
| Glorney Cup | 2017 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,694 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jonathon Peoples's chess games?
85 games by Jonathon Peoples, from Aug 2016 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 Jonathon Peoples has played.
What does Jonathon Peoples play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Jonathon Peoples opens with 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jonathon Peoples answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jonathon Peoples play as White?
As White, Jonathon Peoples's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jonathon Peoples play as Black?
As Black, Jonathon Peoples most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Jonathon Peoples's FIDE rating?
Jonathon Peoples is currently rated 1,860 in classical chess, 1,945 in rapid and 1,879 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,953 (May 2022).
How many games has Jonathon Peoples played?
Our database contains 85 games by Jonathon Peoples, covering Aug 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 18 draws, 41 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jonathon Peoples?
85 games by Jonathon Peoples 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.