Prepare against James Dimba
CM · ZMB · World #23,392 classical · FIDE ID 8700729
Our database contains 59 games by James Dimba, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find James Dimba's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout James Dimba 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 | 2,030 | 2,105 | Nov 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,018 | 2,044 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,068 | 2,093 | Jul 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 27 | 5 | 27 | 45.8% |
| As White | 30 | 13 | 2 | 15 | 43.3% |
| As Black | 29 | 14 | 3 | 12 | 48.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of James Dimba's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from James Dimba's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 100.0% | 46.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Dimba usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Dimba usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Dimba usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 100.0% | 64.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
James Dimba's chess games
All 59 games by James Dimba in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - 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: 27 wins, 5 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A24 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Mahfoud Oussedik | 2,327 | ch-Africa | E70 |
| Jun 2011 | Kamel Njili | 2,305 | ch-Africa | B99 |
| May 2018 | Kelvin Chumfwa | 2,279 | ch-Africa | B25 |
| Aug 2024 | Providence Oatlhotse | 2,206 | Lusaka zt 4.5 | A25 |
| Jun 2014 | Thato Olebile | 2,173 | Windhoek zt 4.3 | B35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Africa | 2018 | 12 | 5 | 2,214 |
| Lusaka zt 4.5 | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,099 |
| Commonwealth & RSA Open | 2013 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,116 |
| ZAM Open | 2017 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,095 |
| ch-Africa U2300 Open | 2019 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,183 |
| Livingstone FIDE zt 4.3 | 2017 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,076 |
| Windhoek zt 4.3 | 2014 | 5 | 3 | 2,175 |
| Africa zt 4.3 Open | 2015 | 3 | 1 | 2,167 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find James Dimba's chess games?
59 games by James Dimba, from Jul 2013 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 Dimba has played.
What does James Dimba play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, James Dimba opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, James Dimba answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does James Dimba play as White?
As White, James Dimba's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does James Dimba play as Black?
As Black, James Dimba most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 100.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is James Dimba's FIDE rating?
James Dimba is currently rated 2,030 in classical chess, 2,018 in rapid and 2,068 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,105 (Nov 2019).
How many games has James Dimba played?
Our database contains 59 games by James Dimba, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 5 draws, 27 losses (45.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against James Dimba?
59 games by James Dimba 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.