Prepare against James Madol Panchol
SSD · World #37,226 classical · FIDE ID 10806253
Our database contains 46 games by James Madol Panchol, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find James Madol Panchol's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout James Madol Panchol 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 | 1,948 | 2,073 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,048 | 2,048 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,006 | 2,087 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 31 | 2 | 13 | 67.4% |
| As White | 24 | 19 | 1 | 4 | 79.2% |
| As Black | 22 | 12 | 1 | 9 | 54.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 83.3% | 82.5% |
| d4 | 2 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 82.5% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Panchol usually continues Nf3 (91.7% score)
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Panchol usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Panchol usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Panchol usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Panchol usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 50.0% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 66.7% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 22.2% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
James Madol Panchol's chess games
All 46 games by James Madol Panchol in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 31 wins, 2 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A31 | Sicilian | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D50 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E86 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E65 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E64 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Harold Wanyama | 2,269 | ch-Africa | B41 |
| Jul 2016 | Cristiano Aguiar | 2,219 | ch-Africa | E81 |
| May 2023 | Patrick Kawuma | 2,210 | Kitale Open | B67 |
| Jul 2016 | Manuel Alberto | 2,191 | ch-Africa | C50 |
| May 2024 | Matthew Kamau Kanegeni | 1,975 | Nairobi Afzali Memorial | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Africa | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 2,110 |
| Kampala Rwabushenyi Memorial | 2021 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,724 |
| ch-Africa U2000 | 2022 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,054 |
| Nairobi Mashariki Open | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 1,832 |
| Nairobi Afzali Memorial | 2024 | 4 | 4 | 2,229 |
| Kitale Open | 2023 | 4 | 4 | 2,195 |
| Kampala Zabasajja Memorial Open | 2020 | 3 | 3 | 2,028 |
| Mavens Open 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,049 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find James Madol Panchol's chess games?
46 games by James Madol Panchol, from Aug 2015 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 Madol Panchol has played.
What does James Madol Panchol play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, James Madol Panchol opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.a3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, James Madol Panchol answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does James Madol Panchol play as White?
As White, James Madol Panchol's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does James Madol Panchol play as Black?
As Black, James Madol Panchol most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is James Madol Panchol's FIDE rating?
James Madol Panchol is currently rated 1,948 in classical chess, 2,048 in rapid and 2,006 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,073 (Jul 2025).
How many games has James Madol Panchol played?
Our database contains 46 games by James Madol Panchol, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 2 draws, 13 losses (67.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against James Madol Panchol?
46 games by James Madol Panchol 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.