Prepare against James P R Kleboe
United Kingdom · World #85,243 classical · FIDE ID 2401746
When preparing against James P R Kleboe, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (45%).
Our database contains 43 games by James P R Kleboe, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find James P R Kleboe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout James P R Kleboe 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 | 1,773 | 1,936 | Jul 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 12 | 7 | 24 | 27.9% |
| As White | 22 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 21 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 19.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of James P R Kleboe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from James P R Kleboe's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 81.8% | 36.1% |
| d4 | 4 | 18.2% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 36.1% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Kleboe usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Kleboe usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Kleboe usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kleboe usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Kleboe usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Kleboe usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 5 | 50.0% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 30.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 45.5% | 40.0% |
| f5 | 5 | 45.5% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
James P R Kleboe's chess games
All 43 games by James P R Kleboe in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 12 wins, 7 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E27 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Edwin A Spencer | 2,145 | 119th ch-SCO | A96 |
| May 2016 | Klaus Nickl | 2,061 | Ayr Open | C69 |
| Jan 1999 | Simon D Brown | 2,000 | Marymass Open | B33 |
| Jul 2014 | J Steven Kelly | 1,944 | ch-Commonwealth | E40 |
| Jul 2012 | Gabriel Mirza | 1,772 | 119th ch-SCO | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 119th ch-SCO | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,041 |
| ch-SCO | 2009 | 8 | 3 | 1,917 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2014 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,688 |
| 120th ch-SCO | 2013 | 7 | 2 | 1,705 |
| Marymass Open | 1999 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,951 |
| Ayr Open | 2016 | 4 | 1 | 1,795 |
| 11th Benidorm Open U2000 | 2012 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,782 |
| Ayr Shire & Arran Congress | 2014 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,804 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find James P R Kleboe's chess games?
43 games by James P R Kleboe, from Oct 2008 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 R Kleboe has played.
What does James P R Kleboe play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, James P R Kleboe opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, James P R Kleboe answers 1...c6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...f5 (45% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games).
What openings does James P R Kleboe play as White?
As White, James P R Kleboe's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does James P R Kleboe play as Black?
As Black, James P R Kleboe most often plays: Dutch Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is James P R Kleboe's FIDE rating?
James P R Kleboe is currently rated 1,773 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,936 (Jul 2009).
How many games has James P R Kleboe played?
Our database contains 43 games by James P R Kleboe, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 7 draws, 24 losses (27.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against James P R Kleboe?
43 games by James P R Kleboe 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.