Prepare against Mark A Jones
United Kingdom · World #63,782 classical · FIDE ID 418714
When preparing against Mark A Jones, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Mark A Jones, covering Apr 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mark A Jones's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mark A Jones 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 | 1,842 | 1,929 | May 2022 |
| Rapid | 1,846 | 1,867 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,822 | 1,822 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 9 | 9 | 17 | 25.7% |
| As White | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mark A Jones's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mark A Jones's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 36.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 36.1% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Jones usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Jones usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Jones usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Mark A Jones's chess games
All 35 games by Mark A Jones in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2017 - 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: 9 wins, 9 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C73 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B37 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2022 | Richard J McMichael | 2,155 | chT-BCF 2122 (4NCL) | A01 |
| Jan 2020 | Roger H Coathup | 2,152 | chT2a-BCF 1920 (4NCL) | D11 |
| May 2026 | Patrick Damodaran | 2,069 | Frome Chess Congress 2026 - Open | B10 |
| Jan 2024 | Miles D Edwards-Wright | 2,045 | chT3W-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | B06 |
| Aug 2026 | Lambie,I | 1,874 | 2nd Swindon Open 2026 | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-BCF3W 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,756 |
| chT3W-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 1,867 |
| 2nd Swindon Open 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,727 |
| chT-BCF 2122 (4NCL) | 2022 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,015 |
| South Wales Late Summer Open | 2022 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,554 |
| 32nd Frome Open | 2023 | 4 | 1 | 1,210 |
| Frome Chess Congress 2026 - Open | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,913 |
| chT2a-BCF 1920 (4NCL) | 2020 | 2 | 1 | 2,142 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mark A Jones's chess games?
35 games by Mark A Jones, from Apr 2017 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 Mark A Jones has played.
What does Mark A Jones play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Mark A Jones opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mark A Jones answers 1...Nf6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Mark A Jones play as White?
As White, Mark A Jones's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mark A Jones play as Black?
As Black, Mark A Jones most often plays: Alekhine Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Mark A Jones's FIDE rating?
Mark A Jones is currently rated 1,842 in classical chess, 1,846 in rapid and 1,822 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,929 (May 2022).
How many games has Mark A Jones played?
Our database contains 35 games by Mark A Jones, covering Apr 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 9 draws, 17 losses (25.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mark A Jones?
35 games by Mark A Jones 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.