Prepare against Jim G. Murray
Ireland · World #61,832 classical · FIDE ID 2501490
When preparing against Jim G. Murray, expect 1.e4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%).
Our database contains 88 games by Jim G. Murray, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jim G. Murray's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jim G. Murray 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 | 1,849 | 1,923 | Jan 2020 |
| Rapid | 1,870 | 1,885 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 19 | 37 | 32 | 21.6% |
| As White | 44 | 10 | 20 | 14 | 22.7% |
| As Black | 44 | 9 | 17 | 18 | 20.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jim G. Murray's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jim G. Murray's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 54.5% | 43.8% |
| d4 | 20 | 45.5% | 47.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Murray usually continues Nf3 (29.2% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Murray usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Murray usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 47.5% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Murray usually continues c4 (36.4% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Murray usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Murray usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 73.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 26.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 82.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 17.6% | 16.7% |
Jim G. Murray's chess games
All 88 games by Jim G. Murray in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 19 wins, 37 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| E01 | Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C12 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D05 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B24 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Pouelsten Holm Grabow | 2,135 | Reykjavik Open | D78 |
| Oct 2013 | Ton Goris | 2,031 | Guernsey Open | C18 |
| Apr 2019 | Terje Melkeraaen | 2,006 | WchT Seniors 65 | D94 |
| Oct 2013 | John Hickman | 1,986 | Guernsey Open | B08 |
| Nov 2019 | Giuseppe Valenti | 1,982 | 29th Wch Seniors 65 | C17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2024 | 25 | 10.5 | 1,861 |
| 29th Wch Seniors 65 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,003 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2017 | 8 | 3 | 2,012 |
| Douglas IoM Major Open | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,863 |
| Heraklion Open 23rd | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,517 |
| Guernsey Open | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,032 |
| 9th Plzen Open | 2017 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,849 |
| ch-IRL Seniors 65 | 2024 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,845 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jim G. Murray's chess games?
88 games by Jim G. Murray, from Jul 2009 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 G. Murray has played.
What does Jim G. Murray play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Jim G. Murray opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (45% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jim G. Murray answers 1...e6 (73% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games).
What openings does Jim G. Murray play as White?
As White, Jim G. Murray's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jim G. Murray play as Black?
As Black, Jim G. Murray most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Jim G. Murray's FIDE rating?
Jim G. Murray is currently rated 1,849 in classical chess, 1,870 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,923 (Jan 2020).
How many games has Jim G. Murray played?
Our database contains 88 games by Jim G. Murray, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 37 draws, 32 losses (21.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jim G. Murray?
88 games by Jim G. Murray 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.