John ShawChess Games
Explore 502 John Shaw chess games from 1970 to 2017 in the CipherChess chess database. See John Shaw's full win, draw and loss record, results with the white and black pieces, the openings John Shaw plays most, and replay any John Shaw game move by move.
John Shaw's Opening Tree
Walk John Shaw's most-played openings move by move, straight from 502 games. Switch between their White and Black repertoire, and see how each line scores.
As White, John Shaw most often plays e4 (241 games, 64% score). A typical continuation runs 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 e6 3. c3 d5.
As Black, John Shaw most often faces e4, usually replying c5 (49 games, 68% score). A typical line runs 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 cxd4.
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About John Shaw's chess games
This page collects 502 John Shaw chess games from the CipherChess mega database, covering 1970 to 2017. Use it to study how John Shaw handles both colours, which openings John Shaw 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 Shaw's moves and run them through the engine, ideal preparation before facing John Shaw over the board or online.
Whether you searched for “John Shaw chess”, “John Shaw chess games” or “John Shaw openings”, this is the complete John Shaw 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 Shaw's games and prepare your lines before your next match.
Frequently asked questions
How many chess games has John Shaw played?
The CipherChess database holds 502 chess games played by John Shaw, spanning 1970 to 2017, with a 244 win, 147 draw and 111 loss record.
What openings does John Shaw play?
John Shaw's most-played opening in the database is the Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation. As White, John Shaw most often opens e4 (241 games). As Black, John Shaw most often faces e4, usually replying c5 (49 games). Use the interactive opening tree above to walk their most-played lines move by move.
What is John Shaw's win rate?
Across 502 games, John Shaw scores 63% overall (counting a draw as half a point), with 244 wins, 147 draws and 111 losses.