Prepare against James A Chirilov
FM · United States · World #4,296 classical · FIDE ID 30976677
Our database contains 635 games by James A Chirilov, covering Sep 2021 to Aug 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 | 2,295 | 2,339 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,127 | 2,127 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,349 | 2,358 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 635 | 289 | 83 | 263 | 45.5% |
| As White | 317 | 148 | 39 | 130 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 318 | 141 | 44 | 133 | 44.3% |
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 (316 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 199 | 63.0% | 47.0% |
| Nf3 | 95 | 30.1% | 58.9% |
| a3 | 14 | 4.4% | 78.6% |
| b3 | 6 | 1.9% | 83.3% |
| a4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 47.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Chirilov usually continues Nf3 (42.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Chirilov usually continues Nf3 (42.3% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Chirilov usually continues d4 (45.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 30% of White games, 58.9% 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 (14% of these games) — Chirilov usually continues g3 (71.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 105 | 78.4% | 48.6% |
| Nc6 | 25 | 18.7% | 70.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| a6 | 2 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 113 | 98.3% | 51.8% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
James A Chirilov's chess games
All 635 games by James A Chirilov in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2021 - 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: 289 wins, 83 draws, 263 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 60 | 33/4/23 | 55.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 39 | 11/9/19 | 28.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 17 | 5/5/7 | 29.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 12 | 9/0/3 | 75.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 9 | 8/0/1 | 88.9% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 40 | 25/5/10 | 62.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 32 | 14/3/15 | 43.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 10/5/10 | 40.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 22 | 15/0/7 | 68.2% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 17 | 8/1/8 | 47.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| A15 | English Opening | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| A15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,698 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | A53 |
| Nov 2025 | G Oparin | 2,660 | 3rd 3-0 Thursday | A46 |
| May 2026 | Jeffery Xiong | 2,656 | 3rd 3-0 Thursday | B00 |
| Mar 2026 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 2,656 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | A04 |
| Jun 2024 | Aryan Chopra | 2,631 | Las Vegas National Open | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 226 | 125 | 2,312 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 105 | 57.5 | 2,374 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 87 | 50.5 | 2,424 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,408 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,478 |
| Charlotte Open | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,338 |
| CCCSA Fall GMA | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 2,275 |
| CCCSA Labor Day IM | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 2,159 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find James A Chirilov's chess games?
635 games by James A Chirilov, from Sep 2021 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 James A Chirilov has played.
What does James A Chirilov play on the first move as White?
Across 316 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 (19% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games), 1...d6 (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 (60 games, 55.0% win rate); Sicilian (39 games, 28.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (17 games, 29.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 317 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 (40 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian (32 games, 43.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (25 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 318 games.
What is James A Chirilov's FIDE rating?
James A Chirilov is currently rated 2,295 in classical chess, 2,127 in rapid and 2,349 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,339 (Sep 2024).
How many games has James A Chirilov played?
Our database contains 635 games by James A Chirilov, covering Sep 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 289 wins, 83 draws, 263 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against James A Chirilov?
635 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.