John DownesChess Games
Explore 28 John Downes chess games from 1997 to 2022 in the CipherChess chess database. See John Downes's full win, draw and loss record, results with the white and black pieces, the openings John Downes plays most, and replay any John Downes game move by move.
John Downes's Opening Tree
Walk John Downes's most-played openings move by move, straight from 28 games. Switch between their White and Black repertoire, and see how each line scores.
As White, John Downes most often plays e4 (5 games, 50% score). A typical continuation runs 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5.
As Black, John Downes most often faces d4, usually replying Nf6 (4 games, 50% score). A typical line runs 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 d5.
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About John Downes's chess games
This page collects 28 John Downes chess games from the CipherChess mega database, covering 1997 to 2022. Use it to study how John Downes handles both colours, which openings John Downes returns to most often, and how their results break down across wins, draws and losses.
Every game links to an interactive board where you can replay John Downes's moves and run them through the engine, ideal preparation before facing John Downes over the board or online.
Whether you searched for “John Downes chess”, “John Downes chess games” or “John Downes openings”, this is the complete John Downes record in the database: full game history, results with White and Black, rating where known, and a replayable board for every game. Bookmark it to track John Downes's games and prepare your lines before your next match.
Frequently asked questions
How many chess games has John Downes played?
The CipherChess database holds 28 chess games played by John Downes, spanning 1997 to 2022, with a 8 win, 9 draw and 11 loss record.
What openings does John Downes play?
John Downes's most-played opening in the database is the Grünfeld Defense: Exchange Variation. As White, John Downes most often opens e4 (5 games). As Black, John Downes most often faces d4, usually replying Nf6 (4 games). Use the interactive opening tree above to walk their most-played lines move by move.
What is John Downes's win rate?
Across 28 games, John Downes scores 45% overall (counting a draw as half a point), with 8 wins, 9 draws and 11 losses.