Prepare against Kevin James
Ireland · World #64,229 classical · FIDE ID 2511282
When preparing against Kevin James, expect 1.d4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (48%).
Our database contains 108 games by Kevin James, covering Oct 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kevin James's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kevin James 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 | 1,841 | 1,959 | Sep 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 37 | 30 | 41 | 34.3% |
| As White | 59 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 32.2% |
| As Black | 49 | 18 | 10 | 21 | 36.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kevin James's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kevin James's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 50 | 84.7% | 51.0% |
| e4 | 9 | 15.3% | 38.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 51.0% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — James usually continues c4 (44.8% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — James usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — James usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 15% of White games, 38.9% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — James usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — James usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — James usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 10 | 52.6% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 21.1% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 15.8% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 11 | 47.8% | 45.5% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 30.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 13.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 8.7% | 25.0% |
Kevin James's chess games
All 108 games by Kevin James in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2016 - 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: 37 wins, 30 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A91 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Modern Defense | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Hans Werner Ackermann | 2,237 | 19th ch-EU Seniors 65 | A40 |
| Nov 2019 | Milan Babula | 2,175 | 29th Wch Seniors 65 | A65 |
| Sep 2024 | Barbara Skuhala | 2,151 | 2nd Bratislava exe Open | E49 |
| Jan 2019 | Gilles Suez-Panama | 2,078 | Gibraltar Challengers Open B | E76 |
| Nov 2018 | Helmut Biller | 2,035 | 28th Wch Seniors 65 | A35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2023 | 15 | 6.5 | 1,978 |
| ch-IRL | 1977 | 13 | 7 | – |
| 28th Wch Seniors 65 | 2018 | 11 | 5 | 1,995 |
| 29th Wch Seniors 65 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,878 |
| chT-EUR Seniors 65 | 2019 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,924 |
| 2nd Bratislava exe Open | 2024 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,841 |
| Gibraltar Amateur Open B | 2018 | 8 | 7.5 | 2,013 |
| 21st De Verteuil Memorial | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,897 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kevin James's chess games?
108 games by Kevin James, from Oct 2016 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 Kevin James has played.
What does Kevin James play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Kevin James opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kevin James answers 1...c6 (53% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...g6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (48% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Kevin James play as White?
As White, Kevin James's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kevin James play as Black?
As Black, Kevin James most often plays: Modern Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Kevin James's FIDE rating?
Kevin James is currently rated 1,841 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,959 (Sep 2019).
How many games has Kevin James played?
Our database contains 108 games by Kevin James, covering Oct 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 30 draws, 41 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kevin James?
108 games by Kevin James 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.