John NelsonChess Games
Explore 142 John Nelson chess games from 1999 to 2018 in the CipherChess chess database. See John Nelson's full win, draw and loss record, results with the white and black pieces, the openings John Nelson plays most, and replay any John Nelson game move by move.
John Nelson's Opening Tree
Walk John Nelson's most-played openings move by move, straight from 142 games. Switch between their White and Black repertoire, and see how each line scores.
As White, John Nelson most often plays e4 (47 games, 43% score). A typical continuation runs 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. Bc4 Nf6.
As Black, John Nelson most often faces e4, usually replying c5 (35 games, 34% score). A typical line runs 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 cxd4.
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About John Nelson's chess games
This page collects 142 John Nelson chess games from the CipherChess mega database, covering 1999 to 2018. Use it to study how John Nelson handles both colours, which openings John Nelson 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 Nelson's moves and run them through the engine, ideal preparation before facing John Nelson over the board or online.
Whether you searched for “John Nelson chess”, “John Nelson chess games” or “John Nelson openings”, this is the complete John Nelson 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 Nelson's games and prepare your lines before your next match.
Frequently asked questions
How many chess games has John Nelson played?
The CipherChess database holds 142 chess games played by John Nelson, spanning 1999 to 2018, with a 46 win, 10 draw and 86 loss record.
What openings does John Nelson play?
John Nelson's most-played opening in the database is the Sicilian Defense: McDonnell Attack. As White, John Nelson most often opens e4 (47 games). As Black, John Nelson most often faces e4, usually replying c5 (35 games). Use the interactive opening tree above to walk their most-played lines move by move.
What is John Nelson's win rate?
Across 142 games, John Nelson scores 36% overall (counting a draw as half a point), with 46 wins, 10 draws and 86 losses.