Prepare against James I Chilton
United Kingdom · World #81,040 classical · FIDE ID 423009
When preparing against James I Chilton, expect 1.e4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 38.5% over 26 games.
Our database contains 177 games by James I Chilton, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find James I Chilton's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout James I Chilton 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 | 1,786 | 1,837 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,686 | 1,829 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 177 | 53 | 20 | 104 | 29.9% |
| As White | 92 | 28 | 10 | 54 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 85 | 25 | 10 | 50 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of James I Chilton's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from James I Chilton's side.
First moves as White (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 48.9% | 32.2% |
| d4 | 41 | 44.6% | 35.4% |
| c4 | 6 | 6.5% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 32.2% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Chilton usually continues Nf3 (30.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Chilton usually continues Nf3 (7.1% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Chilton usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 35.4% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Chilton usually continues c4 (22.2% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Chilton usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Chilton usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 100.0% | 39.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 75.0% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 4 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
James I Chilton's chess games
All 177 games by James I Chilton in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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: 53 wins, 20 draws, 104 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 26 | 10/2/14 | 38.5% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A95 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | Iuliana Olarasu | 2,058 | 10th London Classic Open | E12 |
| Mar 2023 | Vidar Hagevi | 2,054 | Reykjavik Open | B23 |
| Dec 2010 | Imanol Segura Del Frago | 2,042 | London Classic Open | B41 |
| Nov 2019 | Charles Chakanyuka | 2,036 | 11th London Classic Open | A27 |
| Mar 2026 | Lucia Striskova | 2,010 | Reykjavik Open 2026 | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Classic Open | 2017 | 27 | 8.5 | 1,776 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2024 | 24 | 10 | 1,843 |
| 15th Gibraltar Masters | 2017 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,853 |
| 8th London Classic Open | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 1,836 |
| 10th London Classic Open | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,793 |
| 7th London Classic Open | 2015 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,737 |
| chT5-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,721 |
| Wightlink Int Masters | 2025 | 9 | 2 | 1,747 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find James I Chilton's chess games?
177 games by James I Chilton, from Jan 2012 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 I Chilton has played.
What does James I Chilton play on the first move as White?
Across 92 games with White in our database, James I Chilton opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, James I Chilton answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does James I Chilton play as White?
As White, James I Chilton's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 92 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does James I Chilton play as Black?
As Black, James I Chilton most often plays: Sicilian (26 games, 38.5% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is James I Chilton's FIDE rating?
James I Chilton is currently rated 1,786 in classical chess and 1,686 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,837 (May 2024).
How many games has James I Chilton played?
Our database contains 177 games by James I Chilton, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 20 draws, 104 losses (29.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against James I Chilton?
177 games by James I Chilton 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.