Prepare against James A Chirilov
FM · United States · World #3,797 classical · FIDE ID 30976677
When preparing against James A Chirilov, expect 1.e4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (98%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 30.0% over 40 games.
Our database contains 672 games by James A Chirilov, covering Sep 2021 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find James A Chirilov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout James A Chirilov 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 | 2,310 | 2,339 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,181 | 2,181 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,339 | 2,358 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 672 | 308 | 90 | 274 | 45.8% |
| As White | 337 | 160 | 43 | 134 | 47.5% |
| As Black | 335 | 148 | 47 | 140 | 44.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of James A Chirilov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from James A Chirilov's side.
First moves as White (335 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 210 | 62.7% | 47.9% |
| Nf3 | 102 | 30.4% | 59.3% |
| a3 | 14 | 4.2% | 78.6% |
| b3 | 7 | 2.1% | 85.7% |
| a4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 47.9% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Chirilov usually continues Nf3 (43.4% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Chirilov usually continues Nf3 (42.4% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Chirilov usually continues d4 (47.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 30% of White games, 59.3% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Chirilov usually continues g3 (65.2% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Chirilov usually continues c4 (76.9% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Chirilov usually continues g3 (71.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (138 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 107 | 77.5% | 49.1% |
| Nc6 | 27 | 19.6% | 72.2% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| a6 | 2 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 121 | 97.6% | 52.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
James A Chirilov's chess games
All 672 games by James A Chirilov in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2021 - Sep 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: 308 wins, 90 draws, 274 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 63 | 34/4/25 | 54.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 40 | 12/9/19 | 30.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 12 | 9/0/3 | 75.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 9 | 8/0/1 | 88.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 41 | 25/5/11 | 61.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 33 | 14/3/16 | 42.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 10/5/10 | 40.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 24 | 17/0/7 | 70.8% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 17 | 8/1/8 | 47.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| A15 | English Opening | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| A15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 1/3/7 | 9.1% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,698 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | A53 |
| Aug 2026 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,677 | 3rd 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | B30 |
| Nov 2025 | Grigoriy Oparin | 2,660 | 3rd 3-0 Thursday | A46 |
| Mar 2026 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 2,656 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | A04 |
| May 2026 | Jeffery Xiong | 2,656 | 3rd 3-0 Thursday | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 239 | 134 | 2,322 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 105 | 57.5 | 2,374 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 87 | 50.5 | 2,424 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,478 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,574 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,408 |
| Charlotte Open | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,338 |
| NY IMB President's Day | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,413 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find James A Chirilov's chess games?
672 games by James A Chirilov, from Sep 2021 to Sep 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 James A Chirilov has played.
What does James A Chirilov play on the first move as White?
Across 335 games with White in our database, James A Chirilov opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.Nf3 (30% of games), 1.a3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, James A Chirilov answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...Nc6 (20% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does James A Chirilov play as White?
As White, James A Chirilov's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (63 games, 54.0% win rate); Sicilian (40 games, 30.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (18 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 337 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does James A Chirilov play as Black?
As Black, James A Chirilov most often plays: Indian Defense (41 games, 61.0% win rate); Sicilian (33 games, 42.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (25 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 335 games.
What is James A Chirilov's FIDE rating?
James A Chirilov is currently rated 2,310 in classical chess, 2,181 in rapid and 2,339 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,339 (Sep 2024).
How many games has James A Chirilov played?
Our database contains 672 games by James A Chirilov, covering Sep 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 308 wins, 90 draws, 274 losses (45.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against James A Chirilov?
672 games by James A Chirilov 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.