Prepare against James R Shore
United Kingdom · World #87,506 classical · FIDE ID 438278
When preparing against James R Shore, expect 1.c4 in 38% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 48 games by James R Shore, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find James R Shore's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout James R Shore 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 | 1,766 | 1,777 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 16 | 13 | 19 | 33.3% |
| As White | 26 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 22 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 18.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of James R Shore's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from James R Shore's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 10 | 38.5% | 60.0% |
| g4 | 6 | 23.1% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 6 | 23.1% | 41.7% |
| d4 | 4 | 15.4% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 38% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Shore usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Shore usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Shore usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.g4 — 23% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Shore usually continues Bg2 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 87.5% | 28.6% |
| e5 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
James R Shore's chess games
All 48 games by James R Shore in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2014 - 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: 16 wins, 13 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A34 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A84 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Robert Clegg | 1,822 | ch-GBR U1900 Open 105th | E90 |
| Dec 2015 | Timothy J Woods | 1,725 | 7th London Weekend U1800 | A00 |
| Dec 2015 | David J Lawrence | 1,700 | 7th London Weekend U1800 | D02 |
| Dec 2015 | Jan Petter Opedal | 1,680 | 7th London Weekend U1800 | D02 |
| Oct 2016 | Robin Kirkwood | 1,646 | Douglas IoM Major Open | A50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF Major Open | 2014 | 10 | 3 | 1,633 |
| 4th Sunningdale e2e4 U1800 Open | 2014 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,685 |
| Douglas IoM Major Open | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 1,642 |
| ch-GBR Soanes Open 104th | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 1,446 |
| ch-GBR U1900 Open 105th | 2018 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,612 |
| 7th London Weekend U1800 | 2015 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,870 |
| 23rd South Normanton 4NCL Open B | 2019 | 5 | 1 | 1,391 |
| 5th London Golders Green U1900 Open | 2015 | 4 | 3 | 1,768 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find James R Shore's chess games?
48 games by James R Shore, from Jan 2014 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 Shore has played.
What does James R Shore play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, James R Shore opens with 1.c4 (38% of games), 1.g4 (23% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, James R Shore answers 1...e6 (88% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does James R Shore play as White?
As White, James R Shore's most-played openings in our database are: Grob's Attack (6 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does James R Shore play as Black?
As Black, James R Shore most often plays: French Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is James R Shore's FIDE rating?
James R Shore is currently rated 1,766 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,777 (Aug 2025).
How many games has James R Shore played?
Our database contains 48 games by James R Shore, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 13 draws, 19 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against James R Shore?
48 games by James R Shore 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.