Prepare against James Tapp
United Kingdom · World #21,153 classical · FIDE ID 343407404
Our database contains 30 games by James Tapp, covering May 2022 to Jul 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 | 2,048 | 2,055 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,064 | 2,064 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,979 | 1,991 | Sep 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 40.0% |
| As White | 16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 35.7% |
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Indian Defense: Paleface Attack, Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Deferred | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann Defense: Panov Attack, Modern Defense, Reifir-Spielmann Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Lion Defense: Anti-Philidor, Lion's Cave, Lion Claw Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A82 | Dutch Defense: Staunton Gambit, Tartakower Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A62 | Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense: Three Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E04 | Catalan Opening: Open Defense, Modern Sharp Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Accelerated London System, Steinitz Countergambit, Morris Countergambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E06 | Catalan Opening: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense: Knights Variation, Alburt-Miles Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A73 | Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian Defense: Grand Prix Attack, Schofman Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Botvinnik System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A32 | English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Anti-Benoni Variation, Spielmann Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Zukertort Opening: Tennison Gambit, Brigg's Trap | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E25 | Nimzo-Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, Romanovsky Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: King's English Variation, Nimzowitsch-Flohr Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Anti-Tartakower Variation, Petrosian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense, Alekhine Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: King's English Variation, Two Knights Variation, Reversed Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
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 |
| Aug 2024 | Jon Tuson | 1,842 | Newport Open | A09 |
| Jul 2026 | Roy Thomas | 1,782 | South Wales International 2026 | D55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19th South Wales Open | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,863 |
| 64th Southend Easter Open | 2022 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,002 |
| Newport Open | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 2,044 |
| Swansea West Wales Open | 2022 | 5 | 3 | 2,088 |
| chT1-BCF S4 (4NCL) online | 2021 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,702 |
| South Wales International 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 2 | 2,057 |
| chT1-BCF S5 (4NCL) online | 2022 | 1 | 1 | 2,089 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
What openings does James Tapp play as White?
As White, James Tapp's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense: Paleface Attack, Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Deferred (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann Defense: Panov Attack, Modern Defense, Reifir-Spielmann Line (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Lion Defense: Anti-Philidor, Lion's Cave, Lion Claw Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 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: Classical Variation, Main Line (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian Defense: Grand Prix Attack, Schofman Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Botvinnik System (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is James Tapp's FIDE rating?
James Tapp is currently rated 2,048 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 30 games by James Tapp, covering May 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 9 draws, 9 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against James Tapp?
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