Prepare against James F McKenna
United Kingdom · World #98,770 classical · FIDE ID 411817
When preparing against James F McKenna, expect 1.d4 in 41% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (44%).
Our database contains 45 games by James F McKenna, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find James F McKenna's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout James F McKenna 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 | 1,733 | 1,929 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,704 | 1,750 | Feb 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 11 | 20 | 14 | 24.4% |
| As White | 22 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 23 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of James F McKenna's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from James F McKenna's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 9 | 40.9% | 33.3% |
| d3 | 6 | 27.3% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 13.6% | 83.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 9.1% | 25.0% |
| b4 | 2 | 9.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — McKenna usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — McKenna usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — McKenna usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d3 — 27% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — McKenna usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — McKenna usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — McKenna usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 54.5% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 5 | 45.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 4 | 44.4% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
James F McKenna's chess games
All 45 games by James F McKenna in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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: 11 wins, 20 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B14 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D90 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D62 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2003 | Michael S Bushill | 2,074 | Southend Open | B03 |
| Dec 2017 | Saahil Bansal | 1,503 | 9th London Classic Open U2050 | A46 |
| Dec 2019 | Patrick Sartain | 1,476 | 11th London Classic Open U1750 | B07 |
| Dec 2018 | Neal Fisher | 1,434 | 10th London Chess Classic Open | C44 |
| Nov 2005 | David C Dunne | 1,392 | Civil Service Minor Open | D62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Banwell Memorial | 2002 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,004 |
| Southend Open | 2003 | 6 | 2 | 1,986 |
| 9th London Classic Open U2050 | 2017 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,465 |
| 10th London Chess Classic Open | 2018 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,568 |
| 1st Coventry Open | 2004 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,609 |
| 11th London Classic Open U1750 | 2019 | 5 | 3 | 1,649 |
| Civil Service Minor Open | 2005 | 4 | 3 | 1,597 |
| Hammersmith CC Open U2000 | 2022 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,974 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find James F McKenna's chess games?
45 games by James F McKenna, from Oct 2003 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 F McKenna has played.
What does James F McKenna play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, James F McKenna opens with 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.d3 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, James F McKenna answers 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d6 (45% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (44% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does James F McKenna play as White?
As White, James F McKenna's most-played openings in our database are: Mieses Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does James F McKenna play as Black?
As Black, James F McKenna most often plays: Alekhine Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is James F McKenna's FIDE rating?
James F McKenna is currently rated 1,733 in classical chess, 1,704 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,929 (Apr 2004).
How many games has James F McKenna played?
Our database contains 45 games by James F McKenna, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 20 draws, 14 losses (24.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against James F McKenna?
45 games by James F McKenna 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.