Prepare against James Fawcett
United Kingdom · World #31,536 classical · FIDE ID 343448097
Our database contains 34 games by James Fawcett, covering Feb 2025 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find James Fawcett's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout James Fawcett 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 | 1,977 | 1,985 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,861 | 1,891 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 17 | 3 | 14 | 50.0% |
| As White | 18 | 11 | 1 | 6 | 61.1% |
| As Black | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of James Fawcett's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from James Fawcett's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 94.4% | 61.8% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 61.8% score
- …e6 (35% of these games) — Fawcett usually continues d3 (80.0% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Fawcett usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Fawcett usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Fawcett usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 80.0% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
James Fawcett's chess games
All 34 games by James Fawcett in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2025 - Aug 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: 17 wins, 3 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C93 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Saragossa Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Ben Keohane | 1,881 | 4th Sussex University Weekend Congress - Blitz | B03 |
| Jul 2026 | Keatan Patel | 1,862 | Sussex University Masters Blitz-1 | C54 |
| Jul 2026 | Louie Ellson | 1,852 | Sussex University Masters Blitz-2 | B40 |
| Apr 2026 | Paul Lesniowski | 1,831 | 4th Sussex University Weekend Congress - Blitz | C22 |
| Apr 2026 | Ishaan Sai Kuchibhatla | 1,828 | 4th Sussex University Weekend Congress - U2400 | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex University Masters Blitz-2 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,883 |
| Sussex University Masters Blitz-1 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,827 |
| 4th Sussex University Weekend Congress - Blitz | 2026 | 7 | 6 | 2,058 |
| 4th Sussex University Weekend Congress - U2400 | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,047 |
| 4NCL Bradford Congress | 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1,707 |
| Sussex University Masters | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,838 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find James Fawcett's chess games?
34 games by James Fawcett, from Feb 2025 to Aug 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 Fawcett has played.
What does James Fawcett play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, James Fawcett opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, James Fawcett answers 1...e5 (80% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does James Fawcett play as White?
As White, James Fawcett's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Attack (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does James Fawcett play as Black?
As Black, James Fawcett most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is James Fawcett's FIDE rating?
James Fawcett is currently rated 1,977 in classical chess and 1,861 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,985 (Jul 2026).
How many games has James Fawcett played?
Our database contains 34 games by James Fawcett, covering Feb 2025 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 3 draws, 14 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against James Fawcett?
34 games by James Fawcett 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.