Prepare against Jim Papadinis
Australia · World #138,865 classical · FIDE ID 3204952
When preparing against Jim Papadinis, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 30 games by Jim Papadinis, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jim Papadinis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jim Papadinis 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 | 1,623 | 2,001 | Jul 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 9 | 6 | 15 | 30.0% |
| As White | 13 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 7.7% |
| As Black | 17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 47.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jim Papadinis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jim Papadinis's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 100.0% | 19.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 19.2% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Papadinis usually continues Nf3 (6.3% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Papadinis usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Papadinis usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 76.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 23.1% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
Jim Papadinis's chess games
All 30 games by Jim Papadinis in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 9 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Torre Attack | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2012 | Justin Penrose | 2,022 | Melbourne CC Open | C86 |
| Jan 2002 | Peter Hyland | 1,960 | ch-AUS Reserves | C41 |
| Jan 2002 | Nikola Ivanov | 1,449 | ch-AUS Reserves | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUS Reserves | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 1,823 |
| ch-Melbourne CC | 2005 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,027 |
| Melbourne Open | 2012 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,970 |
| Melbourne CC Open | 2012 | 3 | 1 | 2,047 |
| ch-AUS Minor | 1995 | 2 | 1.5 | – |
| Melbourne Malitis Memorial | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1,483 |
| 33rd Doeberl Cup | 1995 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jim Papadinis's chess games?
30 games by Jim Papadinis, from Jul 2008 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 Papadinis has played.
What does Jim Papadinis play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Jim Papadinis opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jim Papadinis answers 1...e5 (77% of games), 1...c6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Jim Papadinis play as White?
As White, Jim Papadinis's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jim Papadinis play as Black?
As Black, Jim Papadinis most often plays: Philidor (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Bishop's Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Jim Papadinis's FIDE rating?
Jim Papadinis is currently rated 1,623 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,001 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Jim Papadinis played?
Our database contains 30 games by Jim Papadinis, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jim Papadinis?
30 games by Jim Papadinis 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.