Prepare against Jim E Vickery
United Kingdom · World #55,925 classical · FIDE ID 403083
Our database contains 150 games by Jim E Vickery, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jim E Vickery's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jim E Vickery 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 | 1,870 | 2,175 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,963 | 1,983 | Nov 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 150 | 17 | 103 | 30 | 11.3% |
| As White | 74 | 9 | 51 | 14 | 12.2% |
| As Black | 76 | 8 | 52 | 16 | 10.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jim E Vickery's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jim E Vickery's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 73 | 98.6% | 45.9% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 45.9% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Vickery usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Vickery usually continues Nf3 (52.8% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Vickery usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Vickery usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 100.0% | 45.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 100.0% | 47.6% |
Jim E Vickery's chess games
All 150 games by Jim E Vickery in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 17 wins, 103 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 0/6/5 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/7/0 | 22.2% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| D24 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 0/7/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 31 | 5/19/7 | 16.1% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 15 | 2/8/5 | 13.3% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2018 | John R Richardson | 2,251 | 18th Doncaster 4NCL Open A | E69 |
| Feb 2004 | David O Collier | 2,225 | Jersey Open | D03 |
| Jan 1998 | Paul Wojciechowski | 2,190 | Jersey Open | B03 |
| Jul 2024 | Kenneth I Norman | 2,108 | ch-BCF Seniors 65 | A48 |
| Jan 2018 | Jim Burnett | 2,103 | 17th Harrogate 4NCL Open A | E69 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey Open | 2004 | 28 | 14 | 2,129 |
| ch-BCF Senior | 2013 | 14 | 6 | 1,848 |
| ch-BCF Seniors 65 | 2024 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,877 |
| ch-BCF Major 92nd | 2005 | 10 | 4 | 1,769 |
| 34th Guernsey Open | 2008 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,999 |
| 32nd Guernsey Open | 2006 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,980 |
| 27th Guernsey Open | 2001 | 7 | 3 | 2,029 |
| ch-BCF Seniors 50 | 2015 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,824 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jim E Vickery's chess games?
150 games by Jim E Vickery, from Apr 2003 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 Jim E Vickery has played.
What does Jim E Vickery play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Jim E Vickery opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jim E Vickery answers 1...Nf6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jim E Vickery play as White?
As White, Jim E Vickery's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (11 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Torre Attack (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jim E Vickery play as Black?
As Black, Jim E Vickery most often plays: Alekhine Defense (31 games, 16.1% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Vienna Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Jim E Vickery's FIDE rating?
Jim E Vickery is currently rated 1,870 in classical chess, 1,963 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,175 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Jim E Vickery played?
Our database contains 150 games by Jim E Vickery, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 103 draws, 30 losses (11.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jim E Vickery?
150 games by Jim E Vickery 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.