Prepare against James Attwood
Australia · World #70,187 classical · FIDE ID 3206688
When preparing against James Attwood, expect 1.d4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 57 games by James Attwood, covering Jul 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find James Attwood's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout James Attwood 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 | 1,820 | 2,125 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,900 | 2,054 | Nov 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,018 | 2,060 | Nov 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 23 | 11 | 23 | 40.4% |
| As White | 29 | 14 | 3 | 12 | 48.3% |
| As Black | 28 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of James Attwood's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from James Attwood's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 79.3% | 52.2% |
| c4 | 6 | 20.7% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 52.2% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Attwood usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Attwood usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (4% of these games) — Attwood usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 21% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Attwood usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Attwood usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Attwood usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 77.8% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 4 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 16.7% | 75.0% |
James Attwood's chess games
All 57 games by James Attwood in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 23 wins, 11 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E28 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2008 | Thu Sie | 2,414 | Vung Tau Dragon Capital Open | A69 |
| Apr 2011 | Alexander Filippov | 2,264 | 11th Thailand Open | D11 |
| Jan 2012 | Kamal Daoudi | 2,165 | 10th Gibraltar Challengers A | E05 |
| Aug 2008 | Van Duc Doan | 2,160 | Vung Tau Dragon Capital Open | E28 |
| Oct 2009 | Edgardo Borigas | 2,020 | Hong Kong Winter Open | B76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Gibraltar Masters | 2012 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,112 |
| Vung Tau Dragon Capital Open | 2008 | 9 | 3 | 2,148 |
| Hong Kong Winter Open | 2009 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,091 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Major Open | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,059 |
| 10th Gibraltar Challengers B | 2012 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,097 |
| 10th Gibraltar Challengers A | 2012 | 5 | 3 | 2,157 |
| 18th Bangkok Cha Am Open | 2018 | 4 | 1 | 1,937 |
| 112th ch-GBR Major Open | 2026 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,255 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find James Attwood's chess games?
57 games by James Attwood, from Jul 2006 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 Attwood has played.
What does James Attwood play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, James Attwood opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, James Attwood answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...f5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does James Attwood play as White?
As White, James Attwood's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does James Attwood play as Black?
As Black, James Attwood most often plays: Dutch Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is James Attwood's FIDE rating?
James Attwood is currently rated 1,820 in classical chess, 1,900 in rapid and 2,018 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,125 (Jan 2007).
How many games has James Attwood played?
Our database contains 57 games by James Attwood, covering Jul 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 11 draws, 23 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against James Attwood?
57 games by James Attwood 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.