Prepare against James Currie
Canada · World #66,060 classical · FIDE ID 2617072
When preparing against James Currie, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation as Black, 43.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 79 games by James Currie, covering Sep 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find James Currie's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout James Currie 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 | 1,834 | 2,056 | Aug 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,904 | 1,927 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,947 | 1,947 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 31 | 4 | 44 | 39.2% |
| As White | 40 | 15 | 1 | 24 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 39 | 16 | 3 | 20 | 41.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of James Currie's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from James Currie's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 82.5% | 40.9% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 17.5% | 28.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 40.9% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Currie usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Currie usually continues d3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Currie usually continues f4 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 28.6% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Currie usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Currie usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Currie usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 88.9% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 2 | 11.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
James Currie's chess games
All 79 games by James Currie in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - 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: 31 wins, 4 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/0/9 | 35.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 16 | 7/0/9 | 43.8% |
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Djordje Vlaovic | 2,300 | Winnipeg Labor Day Open | A04 |
| Oct 2015 | Brandon Jacobson | 2,265 | Washington Open | E10 |
| Jul 2014 | Stijn De Kerpel | 2,183 | Canadian Open U2400 | B01 |
| Jul 2012 | Anthony Boron | 2,086 | Winnipeg Yanofsky Memorial | C00 |
| Jul 2014 | Massimo De Barberis | 2,070 | Canadian Open U2400 | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quebec Open | 2018 | 17 | 7.5 | 1,893 |
| Winnipeg Yanofsky Memorial | 2012 | 10 | 4 | 1,992 |
| Quebec Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,721 |
| Canadian Open U2400 | 2014 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,982 |
| Washington Open | 2015 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,012 |
| Winnipeg TNT May Open | 2012 | 5 | 3 | 1,948 |
| Winnipeg TNT July Open | 2010 | 4 | 2 | 1,874 |
| CAN Open | 1994 | 4 | 1 | 2,182 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find James Currie's chess games?
79 games by James Currie, from Sep 2012 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 Currie has played.
What does James Currie play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, James Currie opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, James Currie answers 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games).
What openings does James Currie play as White?
As White, James Currie's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate); King's Indian Attack (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does James Currie play as Black?
As Black, James Currie most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (16 games, 43.8% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is James Currie's FIDE rating?
James Currie is currently rated 1,834 in classical chess, 1,904 in rapid and 1,947 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,056 (Aug 2016).
How many games has James Currie played?
Our database contains 79 games by James Currie, covering Sep 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 4 draws, 44 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against James Currie?
79 games by James Currie 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.