Prepare against James Hall
United Kingdom · World #41,732 classical · FIDE ID 343419941
Our database contains 34 games by James Hall, covering Feb 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find James Hall's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout James Hall 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 | 1,928 | 1,928 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,905 | 1,905 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 12 | 7 | 15 | 35.3% |
| As White | 15 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 60.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 15.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of James Hall's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from James Hall's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 73.3% | 59.1% |
| d4 | 4 | 26.7% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 59.1% score
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Hall usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Hall usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Hall usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 87.5% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Hall usually continues Nc3 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 83.3% | 10.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
James Hall's chess games
All 34 games by James Hall in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2023 - 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: 12 wins, 7 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Hübsch Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | King's Pawn Game: Busch-Gass Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | David J Walker | 2,254 | 34th ch-BCF rapidplay | C56 |
| Oct 2025 | Carmel Barwick | 1,919 | Scarborough Congress | D00 |
| Oct 2025 | L Keely | 1,917 | Scarborough Congress | D00 |
| Jan 2023 | Randolph E Donahue | 1,848 | 29th Harrogate 4NCL Open B | C42 |
| Jan 2023 | M John Cawston | 1,820 | 29th Harrogate 4NCL Open B | A52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daventry 4NCL Easter Open B 3rd | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,594 |
| 34th ch-BCF rapidplay | 2023 | 6 | 1 | 1,937 |
| Scarborough Congress | 2025 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,017 |
| 29th Harrogate 4NCL Open B | 2023 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,953 |
| 31st Harrogate 4NCL Open B | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,772 |
| Yeovil Open | 2007 | 5 | 3 | 1,590 |
| chT-Luxembourg 9900 | 2000 | 1 | 0 | 1,585 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find James Hall's chess games?
34 games by James Hall, from Feb 2023 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 Hall has played.
What does James Hall play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, James Hall opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, James Hall answers 1...e5 (83% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does James Hall play as White?
As White, James Hall's most-played openings in our database are: Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Hübsch Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does James Hall play as Black?
As Black, James Hall most often plays: Budapest Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Elephant Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is James Hall's FIDE rating?
James Hall is currently rated 1,928 in classical chess, 1,905 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,928 (Jul 2026).
How many games has James Hall played?
Our database contains 34 games by James Hall, covering Feb 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 7 draws, 15 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against James Hall?
34 games by James Hall 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.