Prepare against Jonathan Pein
FM · United Kingdom · World #3,459 classical · FIDE ID 417092
Our database contains 1,960 games by Jonathan Pein, covering May 2012 to Aug 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 | 2,320 | 2,352 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,122 | 2,158 | Dec 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,169 | 2,254 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,960 | 907 | 219 | 834 | 46.3% |
| As White | 1,002 | 493 | 109 | 400 | 49.2% |
| As Black | 958 | 414 | 110 | 434 | 43.2% |
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 (998 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 501 | 50.2% | 53.5% |
| b3 | 238 | 23.8% | 50.6% |
| Nf3 | 117 | 11.7% | 54.7% |
| d4 | 85 | 8.5% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 24 | 2.4% | 81.3% |
| g3 | 19 | 1.9% | 63.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 53.5% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Pein usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Pein usually continues Nf3 (40.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Pein usually continues d4 (67.7% score)
- 1.b3 — 24% of White games, 50.6% score
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Pein usually continues Bb2 (44.5% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Pein usually continues Bb2 (53.4% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Pein usually continues Bb2 (56.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (463 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 239 | 51.6% | 49.0% |
| d5 | 53 | 11.4% | 46.2% |
| c5 | 48 | 10.4% | 79.2% |
| d6 | 39 | 8.4% | 56.4% |
| g6 | 24 | 5.2% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 20 | 4.3% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (322 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 111 | 34.5% | 48.2% |
| d5 | 65 | 20.2% | 55.4% |
| d6 | 55 | 17.1% | 42.7% |
| g6 | 37 | 11.5% | 41.9% |
| e6 | 17 | 5.3% | 55.9% |
| c5 | 17 | 5.3% | 47.1% |
Jonathan Pein's chess games
All 1,960 games by Jonathan Pein in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 907 wins, 219 draws, 834 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 232 | 105/21/106 | 45.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 151 | 71/22/58 | 47.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 55 | 33/4/18 | 60.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 27 | 17/3/7 | 63.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 25 | 14/1/10 | 56.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 24 | 8/3/13 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 21 | 5/3/13 | 23.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 21 | 7/2/12 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 18 | 12/2/4 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 18 | 11/2/5 | 61.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 211 | 99/18/94 | 46.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 75 | 33/7/35 | 44.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 54 | 27/7/20 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 48 | 15/12/21 | 31.3% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 42 | 21/5/16 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 38 | 13/1/24 | 34.2% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 30 | 7/5/18 | 23.3% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 23 | 11/1/11 | 47.8% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 22 | 6/4/12 | 27.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 17 | 5/2/10 | 29.4% |
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 | 1,323 | 694.5 | 2,229 |
| 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 |
| chT-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,357 |
| 4th London Mindsports Blitz Open | 2024 | 10 | 5 | 1,989 |
Interactive opening tree from all 1,960 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jonathan Pein's chess games?
1,960 games by Jonathan Pein, from May 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 Pein has played.
What does Jonathan Pein play on the first move as White?
Across 998 games with White in our database, Jonathan Pein opens with 1.e4 (50% 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 (17% 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 (232 games, 45.3% win rate); Sicilian (151 games, 47.0% win rate); Réti Opening (55 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,002 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jonathan Pein play as Black?
As Black, Jonathan Pein most often plays: Philidor (211 games, 46.9% win rate); Modern Defense (75 games, 44.0% win rate); Indian Defense (54 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 958 games.
What is Jonathan Pein's FIDE rating?
Jonathan Pein is currently rated 2,320 in classical chess, 2,122 in rapid and 2,169 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,352 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Jonathan Pein played?
Our database contains 1,960 games by Jonathan Pein, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 907 wins, 219 draws, 834 losses (46.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jonathan Pein?
1,960 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.