Prepare against James R Montgomery
United Kingdom · World #40,065 classical · FIDE ID 2401860
Our database contains 43 games by James R Montgomery, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find James R Montgomery's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout James R Montgomery 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 | 1,935 | 1,935 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,931 | 1,931 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,857 | 1,857 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 32.6% |
| As White | 21 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 23.8% |
| As Black | 22 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 40.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of James R Montgomery's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from James R Montgomery's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 81.0% | 44.1% |
| f4 | 2 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 44.1% score
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Montgomery usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (24% of these games) — Montgomery usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Montgomery usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 10% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Montgomery usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 87.5% | 71.4% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
James R Montgomery's chess games
All 43 games by James R Montgomery in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 14 wins, 13 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E77 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Jonathan I M Grant | 2,183 | 126th ch-SCO | D00 |
| Jul 2010 | Keith Emery | 2,018 | ch-SCO | D00 |
| Mar 2023 | Alastair G Dawson | 1,922 | Dundee Allegro Open | A11 |
| Jul 2019 | Richard Kynoch | 1,901 | 126th ch-SCO | B01 |
| Jul 2019 | Reinhard Schmerwitz | 1,721 | 126th ch-SCO | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SCO | 2010 | 17 | 7 | 1,857 |
| 126th ch-SCO | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,039 |
| ch-GBR U16 | 2006 | 6 | 2 | 1,731 |
| Scotland CA-76 Invitation Open | 1969 | 5 | 2.5 | – |
| Dundee Allegro Open | 2023 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,899 |
| Edinburgh Premier | 2006 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find James R Montgomery's chess games?
43 games by James R Montgomery, from Sep 2010 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 R Montgomery has played.
What does James R Montgomery play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, James R Montgomery opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.f4 (10% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, James R Montgomery answers 1...d5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does James R Montgomery play as White?
As White, James R Montgomery's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does James R Montgomery play as Black?
As Black, James R Montgomery most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is James R Montgomery's FIDE rating?
James R Montgomery is currently rated 1,935 in classical chess, 1,931 in rapid and 1,857 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,935 (Jul 2026).
How many games has James R Montgomery played?
Our database contains 43 games by James R Montgomery, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 13 draws, 16 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against James R Montgomery?
43 games by James R Montgomery 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.