John ThurmanChess Games
Explore 143 John Thurman chess games from 1982 to 2011 in the CipherChess chess database. See John Thurman's full win, draw and loss record, results with the white and black pieces, the openings John Thurman plays most, and replay any John Thurman game move by move.
John Thurman's Opening Tree
Walk John Thurman's most-played openings move by move, straight from 143 games. Switch between their White and Black repertoire, and see how each line scores.
As White, John Thurman most often plays c4 (27 games, 35% score). A typical continuation runs 1. c4 Nf6 2. Nc3 g6 3. Nf3 Bg7.
As Black, John Thurman most often faces e4, usually replying e5 (13 games, 27% score). A typical line runs 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5.
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About John Thurman's chess games
This page collects 143 John Thurman chess games from the CipherChess mega database, covering 1982 to 2011. Use it to study how John Thurman handles both colours, which openings John Thurman 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 Thurman's moves and run them through the engine, ideal preparation before facing John Thurman over the board or online.
Whether you searched for “John Thurman chess”, “John Thurman chess games” or “John Thurman openings”, this is the complete John Thurman 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 Thurman's games and prepare your lines before your next match.
Frequently asked questions
How many chess games has John Thurman played?
The CipherChess database holds 143 chess games played by John Thurman, spanning 1982 to 2011, with a 37 win, 26 draw and 80 loss record.
What openings does John Thurman play?
John Thurman's most-played opening in the database is the Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation. As White, John Thurman most often opens c4 (27 games). As Black, John Thurman most often faces e4, usually replying e5 (13 games). Use the interactive opening tree above to walk their most-played lines move by move.
What is John Thurman's win rate?
Across 143 games, John Thurman scores 35% overall (counting a draw as half a point), with 37 wins, 26 draws and 80 losses.