Prepare against James J Marsh
United States · World #12,616 classical · FIDE ID 30975751
Our database contains 42 games by James J Marsh, covering Apr 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find James J Marsh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout James J Marsh 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 | 2,134 | 2,134 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 42.9% |
| As White | 23 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of James J Marsh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from James J Marsh's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 87.0% | 57.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 13.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 57.5% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Marsh usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Marsh usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Marsh usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Marsh usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 66.7% | 68.8% |
| e6 | 2 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
James J Marsh's chess games
All 42 games by James J Marsh in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2021 - 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: 18 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening: Konstantinopolsky | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Aditeya Das | 2,297 | NY IMD President's Day | D37 |
| Feb 2025 | Tamas Petenyi | 2,281 | NY IMD President's Day | E91 |
| Feb 2025 | Linxi Zhu | 2,168 | NY IMD President's Day | C17 |
| Jun 2021 | Damjan Horvat | 2,167 | Veliko Gradiste Silver Lake Open A | A59 |
| Feb 2025 | William Safranek | 2,167 | NY IMD President's Day | A81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY IMD President's Day | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,311 |
| Veliko Gradiste Silver Lake Open A | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,147 |
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,106 |
| 45th Zalakaros Open 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,203 |
| Norway Chess Open June | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,294 |
| Edward Lasker Memorial 107th | 2023 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,335 |
| New York Marshall Open | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,827 |
| 2026 Marshall Premier FIDE | May | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,073 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find James J Marsh's chess games?
42 games by James J Marsh, from Apr 2021 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 J Marsh has played.
What does James J Marsh play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, James J Marsh opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, James J Marsh answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does James J Marsh play as White?
As White, James J Marsh's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does James J Marsh play as Black?
As Black, James J Marsh most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is James J Marsh's FIDE rating?
James J Marsh is currently rated 2,134 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,134 (Aug 2026).
How many games has James J Marsh played?
Our database contains 42 games by James J Marsh, covering Apr 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against James J Marsh?
42 games by James J Marsh 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.