Prepare against Tibor Jones
United Kingdom · World #45,346 classical · FIDE ID 2405288
Our database contains 52 games by Tibor Jones, covering Jan 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tibor Jones's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tibor 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 | 1,912 | 1,946 | Dec 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,824 | 1,859 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,870 | 1,946 | Nov 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 20 | 10 | 22 | 38.5% |
| As White | 28 | 13 | 5 | 10 | 46.4% |
| As Black | 24 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tibor Jones's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tibor Jones's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 82.1% | 56.5% |
| e4 | 2 | 7.1% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 7.1% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 56.5% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Jones usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Jones usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Jones usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Jones usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (50% of these games) — Jones usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 66.7% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 81.8% | 38.9% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
Tibor Jones's chess games
All 52 games by Tibor Jones in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2016 - 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: 20 wins, 10 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Timothy P Seymour | 2,129 | 22nd Telford 4NCL Open | D53 |
| Dec 2018 | Tobias Opdalshei Baumann | 2,117 | 10th London Classic Open | A48 |
| May 2018 | Colin Purdon | 2,058 | chT4S-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | E46 |
| Jan 2019 | Kenneth G Coates | 2,057 | chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | D17 |
| Nov 2019 | Omowale Nelson | 2,005 | chT4S-BCF 1920 (4NCL) | E01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4S-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 11 | 7 | 1,993 |
| chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 8 | 5 | 1,876 |
| 10th London Classic Open | 2018 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,954 |
| chT4S-BCF 1920 (4NCL) | 2020 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,973 |
| 22nd Telford 4NCL Open | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 1,971 |
| 8th London Classic Open | 2016 | 5 | 1 | 1,800 |
| 14th 4NCL Online U2000 Open | 2022 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,510 |
| London Classic Rapid Open | 2017 | 2 | 0 | 1,728 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tibor Jones's chess games?
52 games by Tibor Jones, from Jan 2016 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 Tibor Jones has played.
What does Tibor Jones play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Tibor Jones opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tibor Jones answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games).
What openings does Tibor Jones play as White?
As White, Tibor Jones's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tibor Jones play as Black?
As Black, Tibor Jones most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Tibor Jones's FIDE rating?
Tibor Jones is currently rated 1,912 in classical chess, 1,824 in rapid and 1,870 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,946 (Dec 2016).
How many games has Tibor Jones played?
Our database contains 52 games by Tibor Jones, covering Jan 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 10 draws, 22 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tibor Jones?
52 games by Tibor 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.