Prepare against Jim O`Neil
United Kingdom · World #46,375 classical · FIDE ID 2403064
When preparing against Jim O`Neil, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 44 games by Jim O`Neil, covering May 2010 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Jim O`Neil's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jim O`Neil 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 | 1,908 | 2,015 | Apr 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,835 | 1,906 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,953 | 2,007 | May 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 13 | 7 | 24 | 29.5% |
| As White | 25 | 10 | 2 | 13 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 15.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2009-2026): 182 rated games against 155 different opponents, across 38 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 110 | 33 | 18 | 59 | 30.0% | 1,982 | 1,883 | 4 |
| Rapid | 19 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 36.8% | 1,720 | 1,570 | 2 |
| Blitz | 53 | 25 | 3 | 25 | 47.2% | 1,844 | 1,825 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 67 | 11 | 5 | 51 | 16.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 71 | 36 | 11 | 24 | 50.7% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs FM · 2 vs WFM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 1,885 | 1,635 |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1,927 | 1,527 |
| 2024 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1,606 | 1,606 |
| 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1,614 | 1,614 |
| 2020 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1,967 | 1,967 |
| 2019 | 24 | 10 | 1 | 13 | 1,890 | 1,867 |
| 2018 | 37 | 12 | 6 | 19 | 1,832 | 1,763 |
| 2017 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 2,013 | 1,797 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2,097 | 1,697 |
| 2015 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 1,942 | 1,885 |
| 2014 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1,996 | 1,696 |
| 2013 | 18 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 2,001 | 1,968 |
| 2012 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1,974 | 1,917 |
| 2011 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 1,965 | 2,045 |
| 2010 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2,027 | 1,927 |
| 2009 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 2,118 | 2,018 |
Where Jim O`Neil has played
Scotland (33) · England (5)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jim O`Neil's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jim O`Neil's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 76.0% | 42.1% |
| d4 | 4 | 16.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 8.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 42.1% score
- …c5 (26% of these games) — O`Neil usually continues Nf3 (10.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — O`Neil usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — O`Neil usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — O`Neil usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — O`Neil usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Jim O`Neil's chess games
All 44 games by Jim O`Neil in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - Oct 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: 13 wins, 7 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Andrew Burnett | 2,249 | 122nd ch-SCO | B90 |
| Jul 2009 | Daniel Rocks | 2,037 | ch-SCO | B92 |
| Jan 2018 | Sunil Weeramantry | 2,029 | Gibraltar Challengers-B | E83 |
| Jul 2009 | Walter Burnett | 2,018 | ch-SCO | C50 |
| Jul 2011 | Richard Kynoch | 1,966 | 118th ch-SCO | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 122nd ch-SCO | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,897 |
| ch-SCO | 2009 | 7 | 3 | 2,069 |
| 118th ch-SCO | 2011 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,935 |
| Gibraltar Challengers A | 2018 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,825 |
| Gibraltar Challengers-B | 2018 | 4 | 1 | 1,842 |
| Gibraltar Challengers Open B | 2020 | 4 | 2 | 1,874 |
| Gibraltar Challengers Open A | 2020 | 4 | 2 | 1,989 |
| Gibraltar Challenger Open B | 2017 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,819 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jim O`Neil's chess games?
44 games by Jim O`Neil, from May 2010 to Oct 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 O`Neil has played.
What does Jim O`Neil play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Jim O`Neil opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jim O`Neil answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...f5 (25% of games).
What openings does Jim O`Neil play as White?
As White, Jim O`Neil's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jim O`Neil play as Black?
As Black, Jim O`Neil most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Jim O`Neil's FIDE rating?
Jim O`Neil is currently rated 1,908 in classical chess, 1,835 in rapid and 1,953 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,015 (Apr 2014).
How many games has Jim O`Neil played?
Our database contains 44 games by Jim O`Neil, covering May 2010 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 7 draws, 24 losses (29.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jim O`Neil?
44 games by Jim O`Neil 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.