Prepare against James Windram
Canada · World #26,295 classical · FIDE ID 2628538
Our database contains 48 games by James Windram, covering Jun 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find James Windram's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout James Windram 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 | 2,009 | 2,009 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,018 | 2,018 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,025 | 2,025 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 15 | 9 | 24 | 31.3% |
| As White | 21 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 27 | 8 | 5 | 14 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of James Windram's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from James Windram's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 71.4% | 36.7% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 28.6% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 36.7% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Windram usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Windram usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Windram usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 58.3% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Windram usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Windram usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Windram usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 90.9% | 35.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
James Windram's chess games
All 48 games by James Windram in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2017 - 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: 15 wins, 9 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D74 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Eduardo Teodoro | 2,350 | Canadian Closed | D74 |
| Nov 2019 | Brian Hartman | 2,337 | Banff Open | B89 |
| Aug 2025 | Victor Plotkin | 2,282 | Royal City Masters | A07 |
| Aug 2025 | Jozef Polacek | 2,240 | Royal City Masters | B40 |
| Apr 2025 | Roman Gavrilin | 2,170 | Canadian Closed | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,975 |
| Royal City Masters | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 2,092 |
| Canadian Closed | 2025 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,094 |
| ch-CAN U12 | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,940 |
| Richmond Keres Memorial 46th | 2022 | 5 | 2 | 2,079 |
| Alberta Open | 2017 | 4 | 1 | 1,247 |
| 12th Edmonton Open Qualifier | 2017 | 4 | 2 | 1,699 |
| Toronto Open Crown | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,795 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find James Windram's chess games?
48 games by James Windram, from Jun 2017 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 Windram has played.
What does James Windram play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, James Windram opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, James Windram answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does James Windram play as White?
As White, James Windram's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does James Windram play as Black?
As Black, James Windram most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is James Windram's FIDE rating?
James Windram is currently rated 2,009 in classical chess, 2,018 in rapid and 2,025 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,009 (Jul 2026).
How many games has James Windram played?
Our database contains 48 games by James Windram, covering Jun 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 9 draws, 24 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against James Windram?
48 games by James Windram 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.