Prepare against James N Stayt
United Kingdom · World #44,801 classical · FIDE ID 403962
When preparing against James N Stayt, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 52.9% over 17 games.
Our database contains 94 games by James N Stayt, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find James N Stayt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout James N Stayt 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 | 1,914 | 2,110 | Jul 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 23 | 49 | 22 | 24.5% |
| As White | 54 | 16 | 27 | 11 | 29.6% |
| As Black | 40 | 7 | 22 | 11 | 17.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of James N Stayt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from James N Stayt's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 52 | 96.3% | 53.8% |
| f4 | 2 | 3.7% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 53.8% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Stayt usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Stayt usually continues c3 (70.6% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Stayt usually continues d4 (38.9% score)
- 1.f4 — 4% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Stayt usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 19 | 100.0% | 52.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
James N Stayt's chess games
All 94 games by James N Stayt in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 23 wins, 49 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 17 | 9/6/2 | 52.9% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2012 | Humphrey Andolo | 2,157 | chT3S-BCF 1112 (4NCL) | E90 |
| May 2010 | Richard G Truman | 2,015 | chT3-BCF 0910 (4NCL) | B22 |
| May 2015 | Rudy Van Kemenade | 1,965 | chT3-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | C17 |
| May 2019 | Thomas Finn | 1,960 | chT-BCF 3S 1819 Demotion Pool | C84 |
| Jul 2011 | Isaac Craft | 1,929 | 98th ch-GBR Major | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF Major Open | 2013 | 22 | 11.5 | 1,963 |
| 95th ch-GBR Major Open | 2008 | 10 | 5 | 2,007 |
| chT3-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | 2011 | 7 | 5 | 2,111 |
| 98th ch-GBR Major | 2011 | 6 | 4 | 2,042 |
| chT4S-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 1,758 |
| chT3-BCF 0910 (4NCL) | 2010 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,966 |
| chT3-BCF 1314 (4NCL) | 2014 | 4 | 2 | 2,041 |
| chT3E-BCF 2224 (4NCL) | 2024 | 3 | 1 | 1,767 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find James N Stayt's chess games?
94 games by James N Stayt, from Apr 2003 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 N Stayt has played.
What does James N Stayt play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, James N Stayt opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.f4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, James N Stayt answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does James N Stayt play as White?
As White, James N Stayt's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); French: Classical Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does James N Stayt play as Black?
As Black, James N Stayt most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is James N Stayt's FIDE rating?
James N Stayt is currently rated 1,914 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,110 (Jul 2007).
How many games has James N Stayt played?
Our database contains 94 games by James N Stayt, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 49 draws, 22 losses (24.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against James N Stayt?
94 games by James N Stayt 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.