Prepare against James C Foster
United Kingdom · World #47,376 classical · FIDE ID 415138
Our database contains 127 games by James C Foster, covering Jul 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find James C Foster's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout James C Foster 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 | 1,903 | 2,083 | Jun 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,047 | 2,058 | Aug 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 127 | 57 | 18 | 52 | 44.9% |
| As White | 66 | 33 | 10 | 23 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 61 | 24 | 8 | 29 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of James C Foster's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from James C Foster's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 63 | 95.5% | 60.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 60.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Foster usually continues c3 (67.6% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Foster usually continues d4 (71.9% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Foster usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Foster usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 59.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 9 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 10 | 45.5% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 40.9% | 44.4% |
| f5 | 2 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
James C Foster's chess games
All 127 games by James C Foster 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: 57 wins, 18 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 17 | 11/1/5 | 64.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 13 | 9/1/3 | 69.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Rat Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2013 | Peter Richmond | 2,237 | chT3-BCF 1213 (4NCL) | B22 |
| Aug 2008 | Ravshan Khamroev | 2,181 | Coulsdon Jessie Gilbert | C01 |
| Aug 2008 | Nicholas Tavoularis | 2,160 | Coulsdon Jessie Gilbert | B22 |
| Jul 2023 | Michael Binks | 2,140 | 18th South Wales Open | A89 |
| Dec 2006 | Alan Edwards | 2,131 | chT-BCF 4 0607 (4NCL) | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coulsdon Jessie Gilbert | 2010 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,111 |
| chT-BCF 4 0607 (4NCL) | 2007 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,109 |
| chT-BCF 4 0506 (4NCL) | 2006 | 11 | 6 | 2,059 |
| Coulsdon Autumn B | 2009 | 9 | 7 | 2,119 |
| chT4-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | 2008 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,784 |
| Coulsdon Easter B | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,017 |
| 18th South Wales Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,923 |
| chT4a-BCF 0405 (4NCL) | 2005 | 8 | 5 | 1,973 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find James C Foster's chess games?
127 games by James C Foster, 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 C Foster has played.
What does James C Foster play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, James C Foster opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, James C Foster answers 1...d5 (59% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (45% of games), 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games).
What openings does James C Foster play as White?
As White, James C Foster's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (17 games, 64.7% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (13 games, 69.2% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does James C Foster play as Black?
As Black, James C Foster most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is James C Foster's FIDE rating?
James C Foster is currently rated 1,903 in classical chess and 2,047 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,083 (Jun 2015).
How many games has James C Foster played?
Our database contains 127 games by James C Foster, covering Jul 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 18 draws, 52 losses (44.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against James C Foster?
127 games by James C Foster 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.