Prepare against James Eden
IM · France · World #9,134 classical · FIDE ID 666491
Our database contains 739 games by James Eden, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find James Eden's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout James Eden 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 | 2,183 | 2,385 | Oct 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,327 | 2,337 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,303 | 2,329 | Feb 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 739 | 321 | 88 | 330 | 43.4% |
| As White | 367 | 170 | 48 | 149 | 46.3% |
| As Black | 372 | 151 | 40 | 181 | 40.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of James Eden's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from James Eden's side.
First moves as White (367 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 334 | 91.0% | 52.2% |
| b3 | 19 | 5.2% | 55.3% |
| d4 | 9 | 2.5% | 61.1% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 1.4% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 52.2% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Eden usually continues Nf3 (49.1% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Eden usually continues Nf3 (61.2% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Eden usually continues d4 (35.9% score)
- 1.b3 — 5% of White games, 55.3% score
- …e5 (47% of these games) — Eden usually continues Bb2 (55.6% score)
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Eden usually continues Bb2 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Eden usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (170 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 116 | 68.2% | 40.5% |
| c5 | 53 | 31.2% | 61.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 89 | 70.6% | 43.8% |
| Nf6 | 29 | 23.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 6 | 4.8% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
James Eden's chess games
All 739 games by James Eden in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 321 wins, 88 draws, 330 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 55 | 23/5/27 | 41.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 36 | 16/8/12 | 44.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 11/1/8 | 55.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 19 | 13/1/5 | 68.4% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 19 | 9/3/7 | 47.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 17 | 7/1/9 | 41.2% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 17 | 4/3/10 | 23.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 16 | 9/1/6 | 56.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 15 | 8/0/7 | 53.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 67 | 28/4/35 | 41.8% |
| B63 | Sicilian | 31 | 19/3/9 | 61.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 26 | 7/6/13 | 26.9% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 24 | 8/4/12 | 33.3% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| D02 | London System | 12 | 7/0/5 | 58.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 6/0/5 | 54.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | Bassem Amin | 2,695 | Cappelle Online Bullet Open | C47 |
| May 2020 | Christian Bauer | 2,623 | ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | D10 |
| Oct 2018 | Volodymyr Onyshchuk | 2,623 | 16th Cap d'Agde Open | B07 |
| Feb 2020 | Sergey A. Fedorchuk | 2,622 | 18th Nancy Meurthe Rapid | B22 |
| Jan 2018 | Jon Ludvig Hammer | 2,621 | Titled Tue | B19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 289 | 129.5 | 2,280 |
| Cappelle Online Bullet Open | 2021 | 15 | 9 | 2,403 |
| ch-FRA High Schools | 2018 | 14 | 9 | 2,209 |
| ch-FRA U20 | 2014 | 14 | 7 | 2,194 |
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,348 |
| C'Chartres Blitz Open | 2020 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,343 |
| Ville d'Orsay Online Blitz | 2021 | 11 | 7 | 2,236 |
| Europe Echecs Blitz Nov Open | 2020 | 10 | 5 | 2,105 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find James Eden's chess games?
739 games by James Eden, from Jul 2006 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 Eden has played.
What does James Eden play on the first move as White?
Across 367 games with White in our database, James Eden opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.b3 (5% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, James Eden answers 1...e5 (68% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does James Eden play as White?
As White, James Eden's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (55 games, 41.8% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (36 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 55.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 367 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does James Eden play as Black?
As Black, James Eden most often plays: Slav Defense (67 games, 41.8% win rate); Sicilian (31 games, 61.3% win rate); Italian Game (26 games, 26.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 372 games.
What is James Eden's FIDE rating?
James Eden is currently rated 2,183 in classical chess, 2,327 in rapid and 2,303 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,385 (Oct 2017).
How many games has James Eden played?
Our database contains 739 games by James Eden, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 321 wins, 88 draws, 330 losses (43.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against James Eden?
739 games by James Eden 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.