Prepare against Jim Green
Canada · World #88,244 classical · FIDE ID 2611457
When preparing against Jim Green, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 20.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 375 games by Jim Green, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jim Green's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jim Green 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 | 1,764 | 1,930 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 375 | 132 | 104 | 139 | 35.2% |
| As White | 195 | 68 | 49 | 78 | 34.9% |
| As Black | 180 | 64 | 55 | 61 | 35.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jim Green's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jim Green's side.
First moves as White (195 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 194 | 99.5% | 47.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 47.7% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Green usually continues Nf3 (44.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Green usually continues Nf3 (48.2% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Green usually continues d3 (28.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Green usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 34 | 41.0% | 57.4% |
| d6 | 29 | 34.9% | 51.7% |
| c6 | 7 | 8.4% | 14.3% |
| c5 | 6 | 7.2% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 6.0% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 43 | 91.5% | 52.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Jim Green's chess games
All 375 games by Jim Green in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 132 wins, 104 draws, 139 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 36 | 13/9/14 | 36.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 22 | 7/4/11 | 31.8% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 20 | 4/6/10 | 20.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 15 | 3/2/10 | 20.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 15 | 3/7/5 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 34 | 11/12/11 | 32.4% |
| A10 | English Opening | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| B07 | Philidor | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Marcos Valentino | 2,184 | Winnipeg TNT April Open | A07 |
| Sep 2010 | Alexandre Nikouline | 2,149 | 8th Winnipeg Yanofsky Memorial | C45 |
| May 2015 | Gustav L Baron | 2,106 | Winnipeg May TNT | B12 |
| Sep 2007 | Edward Tang | 2,057 | Winnipeg TNT September Open | B51 |
| May 2010 | Aron Kaptsan | 2,045 | ch-Manitoba qual | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnipeg TNT January Open | 2018 | 28 | 15.5 | 1,752 |
| Winnipeg TNT April Open | 2017 | 25 | 12 | 1,790 |
| Winnipeg TNT March Open | 2017 | 24 | 12.5 | 1,725 |
| Winnipeg TNT February Open | 2017 | 21 | 11.5 | 1,815 |
| Winnipeg TNT October Open | 2016 | 21 | 10.5 | 1,693 |
| Winnipeg Open | 2019 | 16 | 8 | 1,874 |
| Winnipeg February Sect-B | 2008 | 15 | 6.5 | 1,700 |
| Albert Boxer Classic Open | 2016 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,772 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Harley Greenberg (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jim Green's chess games?
375 games by Jim Green, from Sep 2011 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 Green has played.
What does Jim Green play on the first move as White?
Across 195 games with White in our database, Jim Green opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jim Green answers 1...e5 (41% of games), 1...d6 (35% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (91% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games).
What openings does Jim Green play as White?
As White, Jim Green's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (36 games, 36.1% win rate); Scotch Game (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Sicilian (20 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 195 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jim Green play as Black?
As Black, Jim Green most often plays: Slav Defense (34 games, 32.4% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 180 games.
What is Jim Green's FIDE rating?
Jim Green is currently rated 1,764 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,930 (Dec 2013).
How many games has Jim Green played?
Our database contains 375 games by Jim Green, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 132 wins, 104 draws, 139 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jim Green?
375 games by Jim Green 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.