Prepare against Jacorey Bynum
United States · World #9,784 classical · FIDE ID 39927644
Our database contains 532 games by Jacorey Bynum, covering Dec 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jacorey Bynum's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jacorey Bynum 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 | 2,174 | 2,176 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,965 | 1,965 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 533 | 219 | 42 | 272 | 41.1% |
| As White | 259 | 115 | 21 | 123 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 274 | 104 | 21 | 149 | 38.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jacorey Bynum's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jacorey Bynum's side.
First moves as White (259 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 204 | 78.8% | 47.3% |
| Nf3 | 48 | 18.5% | 49.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 1.9% | 70.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 47.3% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Bynum usually continues Nf3 (58.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Bynum usually continues Nf3 (39.5% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Bynum usually continues d4 (30.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 49.0% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Bynum usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Bynum usually continues b3 (41.7% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Bynum usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 72 | 61.5% | 34.7% |
| e6 | 20 | 17.1% | 42.5% |
| e5 | 18 | 15.4% | 36.1% |
| c6 | 5 | 4.3% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 64 | 69.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 21 | 22.8% | 38.1% |
| e6 | 6 | 6.5% | 58.3% |
Jacorey Bynum's chess games
All 532 games by Jacorey Bynum in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2023 - Aug 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: 219 wins, 42 draws, 272 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 27 | 11/1/15 | 40.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 25 | 15/1/9 | 60.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 10/2/4 | 62.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 4/0/12 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 16 | 6/1/9 | 37.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 27 | 11/0/16 | 40.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 24 | 9/2/13 | 37.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 16 | 4/1/11 | 25.0% |
| A45 | London System | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,840 | Titled Tue | B27 |
| Feb 2026 | V Pranav | 2,641 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A05 |
| Jul 2026 | Ter Sahakyan,S | 2,613 | 1st 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | A06 |
| Jul 2024 | Benjamin Bok | 2,587 | Titled Tue Early | E39 |
| Feb 2025 | Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli | 2,577 | Titled Tue Early | E72 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 467 | 204 | 2,200 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 28 | 16 | 2,384 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 2,351 |
| 35th North American Open | 2025 | 7 | 4 | 2,144 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 2,128 |
| Charlotte Carolinas Open | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 2,159 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 2,169 |
| 23rd Turkey Bowl | 2025 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,199 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jacorey Bynum's chess games?
532 games by Jacorey Bynum, from Dec 2023 to Aug 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 Jacorey Bynum has played.
What does Jacorey Bynum play on the first move as White?
Across 259 games with White in our database, Jacorey Bynum opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jacorey Bynum answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Jacorey Bynum play as White?
As White, Jacorey Bynum's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (27 games, 40.7% win rate); Sicilian (25 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 259 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jacorey Bynum play as Black?
As Black, Jacorey Bynum most often plays: Sicilian (27 games, 40.7% win rate); Indian Defense (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Réti Opening (16 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 274 games.
What is Jacorey Bynum's FIDE rating?
Jacorey Bynum is currently rated 2,174 in classical chess and 1,965 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,176 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Jacorey Bynum played?
Our database contains 532 games by Jacorey Bynum, covering Dec 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 219 wins, 42 draws, 272 losses (41.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jacorey Bynum?
532 games by Jacorey Bynum 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.