Prepare against James Dinham
ZAF · World #13,453 classical · FIDE ID 14327023
When preparing against James Dinham, expect 1.e4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 35.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 208 games by James Dinham, covering May 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find James Dinham's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout James Dinham 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 | 2,124 | 2,174 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,134 | 2,136 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,053 | 2,053 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 208 | 73 | 35 | 100 | 35.1% |
| As White | 108 | 42 | 20 | 46 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 100 | 31 | 15 | 54 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of James Dinham's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from James Dinham's side.
First moves as White (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 57 | 52.8% | 55.3% |
| Nf3 | 46 | 42.6% | 39.1% |
| d4 | 5 | 4.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 55.3% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Dinham usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Dinham usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Dinham usually continues d4 (78.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 43% of White games, 39.1% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Dinham usually continues g3 (38.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Dinham usually continues g3 (56.3% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Dinham usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 48 | 92.3% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.8% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 84.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 15.2% | 40.0% |
James Dinham's chess games
All 208 games by James Dinham in the Chess.ceo database (May 2017 - Sep 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: 73 wins, 35 draws, 100 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 20 | 7/2/11 | 35.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 13 | 3/2/8 | 23.1% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 2/1/9 | 16.7% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Augustin Droin | 2,480 | World Blitz 2025 | B56 |
| Oct 2025 | Rodrigo Vasquez Schroeder | 2,446 | Titled Tue | E60 |
| Oct 2025 | Gennadi Gutman | 2,445 | Titled Tue | A04 |
| Sep 2023 | Daniel Cawdery | 2,389 | Kimberley Moja Open | D79 |
| Nov 2025 | Moksh Amit Doshi | 2,360 | Titled Tue | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 59 | 23 | 2,172 |
| World Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 19 | 7 | 2,091 |
| World Rapid 2025 | 2025 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,168 |
| South African Open | 2022 | 11 | 7 | 1,835 |
| ch-RSA U14 | 2017 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,372 |
| SA Adult Closed 2026 | Open | 2026 | 10 | 6 | 2,301 |
| ch-RSA Open | 2024 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,019 |
| Durban USSA Open | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,695 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find James Dinham's chess games?
208 games by James Dinham, from May 2017 to Sep 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 Dinham has played.
What does James Dinham play on the first move as White?
Across 108 games with White in our database, James Dinham opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.Nf3 (43% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, James Dinham answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does James Dinham play as White?
As White, James Dinham's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 108 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does James Dinham play as Black?
As Black, James Dinham most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 100 games.
What is James Dinham's FIDE rating?
James Dinham is currently rated 2,124 in classical chess, 2,134 in rapid and 2,053 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,174 (Jun 2026).
How many games has James Dinham played?
Our database contains 208 games by James Dinham, covering May 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 73 wins, 35 draws, 100 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against James Dinham?
208 games by James Dinham 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.