Prepare against Jimmy Mardell
Sweden · World #9,087 classical · FIDE ID 1705610
Our database contains 225 games by Jimmy Mardell, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jimmy Mardell's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jimmy Mardell 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 | 2,184 | 2,227 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,060 | 2,153 | Dec 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,070 | 2,173 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 225 | 81 | 62 | 82 | 36.0% |
| As White | 100 | 41 | 25 | 34 | 41.0% |
| As Black | 125 | 40 | 37 | 48 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jimmy Mardell's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jimmy Mardell's side.
First moves as White (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 80 | 80.0% | 55.6% |
| d4 | 20 | 20.0% | 45.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Mardell usually continues Nf3 (48.1% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Mardell usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Mardell usually continues d4 (77.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Mardell usually continues c4 (36.7% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Mardell usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Mardell usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 77.8% | 46.4% |
| e6 | 12 | 22.2% | 54.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 82.6% | 53.9% |
| d5 | 4 | 8.7% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 8.7% | 75.0% |
Jimmy Mardell's chess games
All 225 games by Jimmy Mardell 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: 81 wins, 62 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 23 | 7/8/8 | 30.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 22 | 9/6/7 | 40.9% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A34 | English Opening | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Vignir Vatnar Stefansson | 2,464 | Reykjavik Open | A12 |
| Feb 2007 | Kezli Ong | 2,381 | chT-SWE 0607 | B76 |
| Mar 2018 | Nils-Gustaf Renman | 2,346 | Norrkoeping Easter Open | A77 |
| Dec 2024 | Juan Alberto Gomez Aguirre | 2,343 | 52nd Rilton Cup 2024-25 | C53 |
| Feb 2017 | Theodor Kenneskog | 2,334 | chT-SWE 1617 | B94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 20 | 12 | 2,218 |
| Internet Section 16-A | 2003 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,328 |
| chT-SWE 1415 Superettan | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,079 |
| Internet Section 15-A | 2003 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,252 |
| Stockholm Salongernas Elo Gr 2 | 2008 | 9 | 8.5 | 2,377 |
| Norrkoeping Easter Open | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,204 |
| chT-SWE 1718 Superettan | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,176 |
| 52nd Rilton Cup 2024-25 | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,245 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jimmy Mardell's chess games?
225 games by Jimmy Mardell, 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 Jimmy Mardell has played.
What does Jimmy Mardell play on the first move as White?
Across 100 games with White in our database, Jimmy Mardell opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jimmy Mardell answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Jimmy Mardell play as White?
As White, Jimmy Mardell's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 100 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jimmy Mardell play as Black?
As Black, Jimmy Mardell most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (22 games, 40.9% win rate); French: Classical Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 125 games.
What is Jimmy Mardell's FIDE rating?
Jimmy Mardell is currently rated 2,184 in classical chess, 2,060 in rapid and 2,070 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,227 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Jimmy Mardell played?
Our database contains 225 games by Jimmy Mardell, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 81 wins, 62 draws, 82 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jimmy Mardell?
225 games by Jimmy Mardell 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.