Prepare against James P Holland
FM · United Kingdom · World #6,308 classical · FIDE ID 416835
Our database contains 280 games by James P Holland, covering Apr 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find James P Holland's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout James P Holland 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 | 2,239 | 2,273 | Jun 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,223 | 2,223 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,143 | 2,212 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 280 | 91 | 128 | 61 | 32.5% |
| As White | 141 | 54 | 62 | 25 | 38.3% |
| As Black | 139 | 37 | 66 | 36 | 26.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of James P Holland's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from James P Holland's side.
First moves as White (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 80 | 56.7% | 61.9% |
| d4 | 26 | 18.4% | 53.8% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 17.7% | 66.0% |
| c4 | 6 | 4.3% | 41.7% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 61.9% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Holland usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Holland usually continues d4 (57.7% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Holland usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Holland usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Holland usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Holland usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 47 | 74.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 12 | 19.0% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 3 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 36 | 65.5% | 51.4% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 23.6% | 46.2% |
| b5 | 3 | 5.5% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.6% | 75.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
James P Holland's chess games
All 280 games by James P Holland in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 91 wins, 128 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 27 | 6/12/9 | 22.2% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 20 | 4/10/6 | 20.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| D34 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D05 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D34 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2010 | Aaron P Summerscale | 2,419 | Uxbridge Open | E17 |
| Jul 2012 | Jovanka Houska | 2,406 | 99th ch-GBR | D60 |
| Mar 2022 | Jose Camacho Collados | 2,403 | chT-BCF 2122 (4NCL) | A36 |
| Aug 2011 | Jacob Carstensen | 2,391 | Sunningdale e2e4 Masters C | D30 |
| Jan 2014 | John R Richardson | 2,333 | chT-BCF 2b 1314 (4NCL) | D38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uxbridge Open | 2010 | 17 | 9 | 2,184 |
| 99th ch-GBR | 2012 | 11 | 6 | 2,473 |
| 98th ch-GBR | 2011 | 11 | 5 | 2,146 |
| chT2-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | 2011 | 10 | 7 | 2,334 |
| 10th World U16 ol | 2011 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,113 |
| chT-BCF 2122 (4NCL) | 2022 | 10 | 6 | 2,334 |
| Basingstoke e2e4 Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,255 |
| 12th Paracin Summer Open A | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,100 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find James P Holland's chess games?
280 games by James P Holland, from Apr 2009 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 P Holland has played.
What does James P Holland play on the first move as White?
Across 141 games with White in our database, James P Holland opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, James P Holland answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (65% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games), 1...b5 (5% of games).
What openings does James P Holland play as White?
As White, James P Holland's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 141 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does James P Holland play as Black?
As Black, James P Holland most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (27 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (20 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 139 games.
What is James P Holland's FIDE rating?
James P Holland is currently rated 2,239 in classical chess, 2,223 in rapid and 2,143 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,273 (Jun 2019).
How many games has James P Holland played?
Our database contains 280 games by James P Holland, covering Apr 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 91 wins, 128 draws, 61 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against James P Holland?
280 games by James P Holland 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.