Prepare against Neil T Jones
United Kingdom · World #165,747 classical · FIDE ID 430099
When preparing against Neil T Jones, expect 1.e4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%).
Our database contains 87 games by Neil T Jones, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Neil T Jones's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Neil T 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 | 1,871 | 1,852 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,843 | 1,843 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 33 | 32 | 22 | 37.9% |
| As White | 47 | 17 | 19 | 11 | 36.2% |
| As Black | 40 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Neil T Jones's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Neil T Jones's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 61.7% | 62.1% |
| d4 | 11 | 23.4% | 36.4% |
| c4 | 5 | 10.6% | 80.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 62.1% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Jones usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Jones usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Jones usually continues exd5 (80.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 36.4% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Jones usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Jones usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Jones usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 38.9% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 7 | 38.9% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 3 | 16.7% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 64.3% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 3 | 21.4% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Neil T Jones's chess games
All 87 games by Neil T Jones in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - Jul 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: 33 wins, 32 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D75 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Catalan | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2020 | Brian G Whyte | 2,117 | chT3N-BCF 1920 (4NCL) | C54 |
| May 2019 | Graham Dobson | 2,012 | chT3N-BCF 1819 (4NCL) | A11 |
| May 2018 | Mark A Cundy | 1,955 | chT3N-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | B33 |
| Aug 2019 | Kyan Bui | 1,937 | ch-GBR U2050 106th | B38 |
| Aug 2013 | Richard B E Bryant | 1,934 | ch-BCF Weekender Atkins | A26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3N-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 7 | 5 | 2,002 |
| ch-BCF 5-day Open PM Week 2 | 2013 | 5 | 3 | 1,957 |
| ch-GBR U2050 Open 104th | 2017 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,702 |
| 24th Harrogate 4NCL Open | 2020 | 5 | 3 | 1,699 |
| Harrogate 4NCL Open B 12th | 2017 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,044 |
| 29th Harrogate 4NCL Open B | 2023 | 5 | 2 | 1,640 |
| ch-GBR U2050 106th | 2019 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,760 |
| 31st Harrogate 4NCL Open B | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 1,717 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Neil T Jones's chess games?
87 games by Neil T Jones, from Sep 2015 to Jul 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 Neil T Jones has played.
What does Neil T Jones play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Neil T Jones opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Neil T Jones answers 1...c6 (39% of games), 1...e5 (39% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Neil T Jones play as White?
As White, Neil T Jones's most-played openings in our database are: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Neil T Jones play as Black?
As Black, Neil T Jones most often plays: Catalan (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Neil T Jones's FIDE rating?
Neil T Jones is currently rated 1,871 in classical chess, 1,843 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,852 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Neil T Jones played?
Our database contains 87 games by Neil T Jones, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 32 draws, 22 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Neil T Jones?
87 games by Neil T 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.