Prepare against James Infiesto
PHL · World #36,140 classical · FIDE ID 5205670
When preparing against James Infiesto, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 30 games by James Infiesto, covering Nov 2015 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find James Infiesto's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout James Infiesto 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 | 1,954 | 1,978 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,985 | 1,985 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,997 | 1,997 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 12 | 5 | 13 | 40.0% |
| As White | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 40.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2026): 148 rated games against 137 different opponents, across 18 events in 6 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 80 | 46 | 17 | 17 | 57.5% | 1,803 | 1,929 | 12 |
| Rapid | 20 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 70.0% | 1,909 | 2,127 | 12 |
| Blitz | 44 | 27 | 4 | 13 | 61.4% | 1,838 | 1,922 | 9 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 32 | 4 | 7 | 21 | 12.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 62 | 47 | 7 | 8 | 75.8% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs GM · 1 vs IM · 2 vs FM · 1 vs CM · 1 vs WIM · 2 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 17 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 1,920 | 2,120 |
| 2025 | 18 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 1,814 | 1,939 |
| 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1,955 | 2,088 |
| 2023 | 19 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 1,807 | 1,852 |
| 2020 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 1,968 | 2,168 |
| 2019 | 25 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 1,729 | 1,834 |
| 2018 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1,537 | 1,937 |
| 2017 | 22 | 13 | 1 | 8 | 1,821 | 1,843 |
| 2015 | 18 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 1,920 | 2,053 |
| 2007 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2,244 | 2,644 |
Where James Infiesto has played
Philippines (6) · Thailand (5) · Malaysia (3) · Taiwan (2) · Armenia (1) · Serbia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of James Infiesto's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from James Infiesto's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Infiesto usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Infiesto usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Infiesto usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
James Infiesto's chess games
All 30 games by James Infiesto in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2015 - Oct 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, 5 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B40 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C25 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E16 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2020 | Adilkhan Kozhabekov | 2,080 | ch-IPCA Online | A30 |
| Nov 2015 | Judith Pineda | 1,986 | Olongapo City Puregold Open B | C27 |
| Jul 2024 | Bakytzhan Maikenov | 1,911 | IPCA Wch 23rd | C10 |
| Jun 2020 | Andres Saul Tapia Loncon | 1,890 | ch-IPCA Online | B26 |
| Jul 2024 | Grigoriy Safronov | 1,847 | IPCA Wch 23rd | B11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IPCA Online | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,949 |
| 23rd IPCA Wch Blitz | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,915 |
| Olongapo City Puregold Open B | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 2,051 |
| IPCA Wch 23rd | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,112 |
| FIDE Disabilities Olympiad | 2023 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,957 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find James Infiesto's chess games?
30 games by James Infiesto, from Nov 2015 to Oct 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 Infiesto has played.
What does James Infiesto play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, James Infiesto opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, James Infiesto answers 1...e5 (75% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does James Infiesto play as White?
As White, James Infiesto's most-played openings in our database are: Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does James Infiesto play as Black?
As Black, James Infiesto most often plays: Bishop's Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is James Infiesto's FIDE rating?
James Infiesto is currently rated 1,954 in classical chess, 1,985 in rapid and 1,997 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,978 (Jul 2025).
How many games has James Infiesto played?
Our database contains 30 games by James Infiesto, covering Nov 2015 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 5 draws, 13 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against James Infiesto?
30 games by James Infiesto 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.