Prepare against James Altucher
United States · World #45,870 classical · FIDE ID 30987458
Our database contains 154 games by James Altucher, covering Nov 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find James Altucher's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout James Altucher 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 | 1,910 | 1,936 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,893 | 1,893 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 154 | 36 | 12 | 106 | 23.4% |
| As White | 79 | 22 | 8 | 49 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 75 | 14 | 4 | 57 | 18.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of James Altucher's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from James Altucher's side.
First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 48 | 60.8% | 35.4% |
| e4 | 31 | 39.2% | 29.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 35.4% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Altucher usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Altucher usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Altucher usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 29.0% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Altucher usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Altucher usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Altucher usually continues Bc4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 16 | 48.5% | 28.1% |
| e6 | 15 | 45.5% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 42.3% | 27.3% |
| d5 | 7 | 26.9% | 21.4% |
| g6 | 7 | 26.9% | 14.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
James Altucher's chess games
All 154 games by James Altucher in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 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: 36 wins, 12 draws, 106 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/0/9 | 18.2% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E28 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 25 | 4/1/20 | 16.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Milind Maiti | 2,310 | Las Vegas National Open | E97 |
| Jan 2022 | Pavel-Alexandru Nastore | 2,306 | Titled Tue | B21 |
| Apr 2025 | Reynaldo Vera Gonzalez-Quevedo | 2,299 | Titled Tue Late | D31 |
| Jan 2022 | Alessio Boraso | 2,286 | Titled Tue | E76 |
| Oct 2024 | Alexandr Kostiukov | 2,271 | Titled Tue Late | A42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 129 | 31.5 | 1,949 |
| Nashville Summer Open | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,931 |
| James Altucher International 1 | 2025 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,793 |
| 52nd Annual World Open | 2024 | 2 | 1 | 1,899 |
| 52nd World Open | 2024 | 2 | 1 | 1,899 |
| Las Vegas National Open | 2022 | 2 | 1 | 2,501 |
| 2026 Illinois Invitationals | 2026 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,525 |
| 14th Foxwoods Open | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,607 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find James Altucher's chess games?
154 games by James Altucher, from Nov 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 Altucher has played.
What does James Altucher play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, James Altucher opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.e4 (39% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, James Altucher answers 1...g6 (48% of games), 1...e6 (45% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...g6 (27% of games).
What openings does James Altucher play as White?
As White, James Altucher's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does James Altucher play as Black?
As Black, James Altucher most often plays: Modern Defense (25 games, 16.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is James Altucher's FIDE rating?
James Altucher is currently rated 1,910 in classical chess and 1,893 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,936 (Feb 2025).
How many games has James Altucher played?
Our database contains 154 games by James Altucher, covering Nov 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 12 draws, 106 losses (23.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against James Altucher?
154 games by James Altucher 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.