Prepare against Shemilah James
WCM · TTO · World #90,159 classical · FIDE ID 7702060
When preparing against Shemilah James, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 119 games by Shemilah James, covering Nov 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Shemilah James's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shemilah 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 | 1,758 | 1,785 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,719 | 1,719 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,707 | 1,729 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 52 | 15 | 52 | 43.7% |
| As White | 60 | 29 | 7 | 24 | 48.3% |
| As Black | 59 | 23 | 8 | 28 | 39.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shemilah James's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shemilah James's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 60 | 100.0% | 54.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.2% score
- …e5 (37% of these games) — James usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — James usually continues Nf3 (36.8% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — James usually continues d4 (35.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 37 | 100.0% | 41.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 100.0% | 55.9% |
Shemilah James's chess games
All 119 games by Shemilah James in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - Sep 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: 52 wins, 15 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E01 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Mariana Silva | 2,017 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | C60 |
| Oct 2016 | Hayden Lee | 1,872 | 24th De Verteuil Memorial | E01 |
| Oct 2018 | Chinyere Chukwuemeka-Ehirim | 1,871 | Olympiad Women-43 | A80 |
| Aug 2021 | TrisAnn Richards | 1,869 | Online Olym Div4 E | B46 |
| Aug 2021 | Andreina Quevedo | 1,867 | Online Olym Div3 D | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Olym Div4 E | 2021 | 13 | 8.5 | 1,749 |
| ch-TTO w | 2019 | 12 | 8.5 | 1,636 |
| Port of Spain Open | 2017 | 11 | 6 | 1,679 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | 2026 | 10 | 4 | 1,808 |
| Olympiad Women-44 | 2022 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,594 |
| Online Olym Div3 D | 2021 | 9 | 7 | 1,680 |
| Olympiad Women-45 | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,806 |
| ch-Central America Carribean U20 | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 1,637 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shemilah James's chess games?
119 games by Shemilah James, from Nov 2014 to Sep 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 Shemilah James has played.
What does Shemilah James play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Shemilah James opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shemilah James answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Shemilah James play as White?
As White, Shemilah James's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (6 games, 83.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shemilah James play as Black?
As Black, Shemilah James most often plays: Scotch Game (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Shemilah James's FIDE rating?
Shemilah James is currently rated 1,758 in classical chess, 1,719 in rapid and 1,707 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,785 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Shemilah James played?
Our database contains 119 games by Shemilah James, covering Nov 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 15 draws, 52 losses (43.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shemilah James?
119 games by Shemilah 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.