Prepare against Jim Burnett
United Kingdom · World #28,733 classical · FIDE ID 402273
When preparing against Jim Burnett, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 573 games by Jim Burnett, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jim Burnett's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jim Burnett 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 | 1,993 | 2,205 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,063 | 2,185 | Sep 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,059 | 2,137 | Jan 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 573 | 190 | 186 | 197 | 33.2% |
| As White | 276 | 99 | 91 | 86 | 35.9% |
| As Black | 297 | 91 | 95 | 111 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jim Burnett's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jim Burnett's side.
First moves as White (276 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 261 | 94.6% | 52.7% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 5.4% | 46.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 52.7% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Burnett usually continues c4 (54.8% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Burnett usually continues c4 (50.8% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Burnett usually continues Nf3 (54.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 46.7% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Burnett usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Burnett usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (7% of these games) — Burnett usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 99 | 70.2% | 49.5% |
| d5 | 42 | 29.8% | 51.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 87 | 96.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 3.3% | 16.7% |
Jim Burnett's chess games
All 573 games by Jim Burnett in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 190 wins, 186 draws, 197 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 42 | 18/7/17 | 42.9% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 24 | 7/7/10 | 29.2% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 20 | 6/8/6 | 30.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 20 | 10/5/5 | 50.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 18 | 6/8/4 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 16 | 7/7/2 | 43.8% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 40 | 12/11/17 | 30.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 40 | 11/17/12 | 27.5% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 29 | 11/6/12 | 37.9% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 29 | 10/8/11 | 34.5% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 18 | 7/6/5 | 38.9% |
| A14 | English Opening | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 2/4/8 | 14.3% |
| E09 | Catalan | 13 | 0/6/7 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| D02 | London System | 12 | 4/7/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2011 | Peter K Wells | 2,492 | ch-BCF Rapidplay 25th | D44 |
| Oct 2015 | Joseph McPhillips | 2,368 | 29th BCF-ch rapidplay | D07 |
| Jul 2012 | Jack Rudd | 2,295 | 99th ch-GBR | A31 |
| May 2024 | Terry P D Chapman | 2,290 | ch-ENG Seniors 65 | D50 |
| Aug 1982 | Keith C Arkell | 2,270 | British CF-69 Championship | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF Seniors 65 | 2024 | 21 | 12.5 | 2,040 |
| 101st ch-GBR | 2014 | 11 | 4 | 2,023 |
| 100th ch-GBR | 2013 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,089 |
| British CF-67 Championship | 1980 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,189 |
| 99th ch-GBR | 2012 | 11 | 6 | 2,230 |
| 102nd ch-GBR | 2015 | 11 | 5 | 2,099 |
| British CF-69 Championship | 1982 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,274 |
| ch-BCF 88th | 2001 | 11 | 5 | 2,195 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jim Burnett's chess games?
573 games by Jim Burnett, from Apr 2003 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 Jim Burnett has played.
What does Jim Burnett play on the first move as White?
Across 276 games with White in our database, Jim Burnett opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jim Burnett answers 1...e6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (97% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Jim Burnett play as White?
As White, Jim Burnett's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (42 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (24 games, 29.2% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 276 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jim Burnett play as Black?
As Black, Jim Burnett most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (40 games, 30.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (40 games, 27.5% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (29 games, 37.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 297 games.
What is Jim Burnett's FIDE rating?
Jim Burnett is currently rated 1,993 in classical chess, 2,063 in rapid and 2,059 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,205 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Jim Burnett played?
Our database contains 573 games by Jim Burnett, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 190 wins, 186 draws, 197 losses (33.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jim Burnett?
573 games by Jim Burnett 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.