Prepare against James Tapp
United Kingdom · World #22,823 classical · FIDE ID 343407404
When preparing against James Tapp, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 40 games by James Tapp, covering May 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find James Tapp's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout James Tapp 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 | 2,035 | 2,055 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,064 | 2,064 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,979 | 1,991 | Sep 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 17 | 10 | 13 | 42.5% |
| As White | 22 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of James Tapp's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from James Tapp's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 100.0% | 56.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 56.8% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Tapp usually continues Bf4 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Tapp usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Tapp usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 2 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 66.7% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
James Tapp's chess games
All 40 games by James Tapp in the Chess.ceo database (May 2022 - 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: 17 wins, 10 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A82 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A94 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E25 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Peter Varley | 2,123 | Newport Open | E49 |
| Nov 2022 | Alan Young | 2,095 | Swansea West Wales Open | B13 |
| Apr 2022 | Ivan J Myall | 2,028 | 64th Southend Easter Open | B13 |
| Jul 2026 | Alan D Chapman | 1,934 | 21st South Wales Int 2026 | D02 |
| Jul 2026 | George Turner | 1,893 | 21st South Wales Int 2026 | E92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st South Wales Int 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,977 |
| 19th South Wales Open | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,863 |
| 64th Southend Easter Open | 2022 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,002 |
| Swansea West Wales Open | 2022 | 5 | 3 | 2,088 |
| Newport Open | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 2,044 |
| Welsh Championships 2026 | Open | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,902 |
| chT1-BCF S4 (4NCL) online | 2021 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,702 |
| chT1-BCF S5 (4NCL) online | 2022 | 1 | 1 | 2,089 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find James Tapp's chess games?
40 games by James Tapp, from May 2022 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 Tapp has played.
What does James Tapp play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, James Tapp opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, James Tapp answers 1...c6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does James Tapp play as White?
As White, James Tapp's most-played openings in our database are: London System (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does James Tapp play as Black?
As Black, James Tapp most often plays: Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is James Tapp's FIDE rating?
James Tapp is currently rated 2,035 in classical chess, 2,064 in rapid and 1,979 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,055 (Apr 2026).
How many games has James Tapp played?
Our database contains 40 games by James Tapp, covering May 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 10 draws, 13 losses (42.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against James Tapp?
40 games by James Tapp 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.