Prepare against James P Friar

United Kingdom · World #91,898 classical · FIDE ID 424137

When preparing against James P Friar, expect 1.d4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).

Our database contains 30 games by James P Friar, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find James P Friar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout James P Friar 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of James P Friar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from James P Friar's side.

First moves as White (14 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 50.0% score
  • …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Friar usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
  • …d5 (38% of these games) — Friar usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
  • …g6 (13% of these games) — Friar usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
• 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 33.3% score
  • …Nc6 (33% of these games) — Friar usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
  • …e5 (33% of these games) — Friar usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
  • …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Friar usually continues e5 (0.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)

James P Friar's chess games

All 30 games by James P Friar in the Chess.ceo database (May 2013 - 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: 8 wins, 6 draws, 16 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find James P Friar's chess games?

30 games by James P Friar, from May 2013 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 P Friar has played.

What does James P Friar play on the first move as White?

Across 14 games with White in our database, James P Friar opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.b3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, James P Friar answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).

What openings does James P Friar play as White?

As White, James P Friar's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does James P Friar play as Black?

As Black, James P Friar most often plays: Petrov's Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.

What is James P Friar's FIDE rating?

James P Friar is currently rated 1,753 in classical chess, 1,730 in rapid and 1,989 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,755 (Mar 2026).

How many games has James P Friar played?

Our database contains 30 games by James P Friar, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 6 draws, 16 losses (26.7% win rate).

How do I prepare against James P Friar?

30 games by James P Friar 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.

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