Prepare against James Douglas Huddleston
United States · World #64,979 classical · FIDE ID 30909597
When preparing against James Douglas Huddleston, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (67%).
Our database contains 37 games by James Douglas Huddleston, covering Jul 2021 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find James Douglas Huddleston's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout James Douglas Huddleston 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 | 1,839 | 1,879 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 14 | 15 | 8 | 37.8% |
| As White | 22 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 15 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of James Douglas Huddleston's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from James Douglas Huddleston's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 90.9% | 60.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Huddleston usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Huddleston usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Huddleston usually continues exd5 (33.3% score)
- 1.g3 — 9% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Huddleston usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 7 | 70.0% | 64.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 2 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
James Douglas Huddleston's chess games
All 37 games by James Douglas Huddleston in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2021 - Oct 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: 14 wins, 15 draws, 8 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| Hungarian Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| King's Knight Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Jonathan1 Wilson | 2,210 | 92nd US Open | C52 |
| May 2002 | Richard Weaver | 2,200 | ch-Texas | B32 |
| May 2002 | Joshua S Newsham | 2,037 | ch-Texas | B36 |
| May 2026 | Kairav Patel | 1,772 | 81st Texas State & Amateur Championship | Amateur | — |
| Sep 2026 | Subbu Sivaraju | 1,766 | 92nd Southwest Open | Champ/Amateur | — |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Texas | 2002 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,257 |
| 92nd Southwest Open | Champ/Amateur | 2026 | 6 | 5.5 | 2,014 |
| 81st Texas State & Amateur Championship | Amateur | 2026 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,750 |
| Turkey Grange Open | 1997 | 4 | 2 | – |
| 92nd US Open | 1991 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,476 |
| ch-Texas State | 1998 | 2 | 0.5 | – |
| 5th Austin-San Antonio Shootout | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1,785 |
| 82nd US Open | 1981 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find James Douglas Huddleston's chess games?
37 games by James Douglas Huddleston, from Jul 2021 to Oct 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 Douglas Huddleston has played.
What does James Douglas Huddleston play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, James Douglas Huddleston opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.g3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, James Douglas Huddleston answers 1...g6 (70% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does James Douglas Huddleston play as White?
As White, James Douglas Huddleston's most-played openings in our database are: Alekhine Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does James Douglas Huddleston play as Black?
As Black, James Douglas Huddleston most often plays: Modern Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is James Douglas Huddleston's FIDE rating?
James Douglas Huddleston is currently rated 1,839 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,879 (Jan 2026).
How many games has James Douglas Huddleston played?
Our database contains 37 games by James Douglas Huddleston, covering Jul 2021 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 15 draws, 8 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against James Douglas Huddleston?
37 games by James Douglas Huddleston 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.