Prepare against James Atem
Canada · World #81,754 classical · FIDE ID 2614944
When preparing against James Atem, expect 1.e4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (33%).
Our database contains 196 games by James Atem, covering Jan 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find James Atem's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout James Atem 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 | 1,784 | 1,844 | Dec 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,802 | 1,858 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,759 | 1,799 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 196 | 98 | 16 | 82 | 50.0% |
| As White | 94 | 49 | 4 | 41 | 52.1% |
| As Black | 102 | 49 | 12 | 41 | 48.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of James Atem's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from James Atem's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 58 | 61.7% | 53.4% |
| d4 | 21 | 22.3% | 45.2% |
| c4 | 9 | 9.6% | 77.8% |
| f4 | 6 | 6.4% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 53.4% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Atem usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Atem usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Atem usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 45.2% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Atem usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Atem usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Atem usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 40.0% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 10 | 20.0% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 9 | 18.0% | 38.9% |
| g6 | 4 | 8.0% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 6.0% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 6 | 22.2% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 4 | 14.8% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 11.1% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
James Atem's chess games
All 196 games by James Atem in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2015 - Jul 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: 98 wins, 16 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Samuel Lipnowski | 2,248 | Winnipeg TNT July Open | B22 |
| Feb 2009 | Aron Kaptsan | 2,076 | Winnipeg February Sect A | B88 |
| Jul 2015 | Leor Wasserman | 2,061 | Winnipeg Open | C41 |
| Feb 2014 | Myron Kernetsky | 2,059 | Winnipeg TNT February Open | C01 |
| Jul 2013 | Les Mundwiler | 2,033 | Winnipeg TNT July Open | D45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnipeg TNT January Open | 2019 | 18 | 10 | 1,776 |
| Winnipeg TNT October Open | 2018 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,847 |
| Winnipeg Open | 2015 | 13 | 9 | 1,949 |
| Winnipeg TNT February Open | 2016 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,594 |
| MCA Champions | 2014 | 10 | 4 | 1,853 |
| Winnipeg TNT July Open | 2013 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,088 |
| Winnipeg TNT May Open | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 1,885 |
| Albert Boxer Classic Open | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 1,879 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find James Atem's chess games?
196 games by James Atem, from Jan 2015 to Jul 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 Atem has played.
What does James Atem play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, James Atem opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, James Atem answers 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games).
What openings does James Atem play as White?
As White, James Atem's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 61.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (9 games, 77.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does James Atem play as Black?
As Black, James Atem most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 102 games.
What is James Atem's FIDE rating?
James Atem is currently rated 1,784 in classical chess, 1,802 in rapid and 1,759 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,844 (Dec 2015).
How many games has James Atem played?
Our database contains 196 games by James Atem, covering Jan 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 98 wins, 16 draws, 82 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against James Atem?
196 games by James Atem 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.