Prepare against Tondo James
Liberia · World #43,750 classical · FIDE ID 22600132
When preparing against Tondo James, expect 1.d4 in 39% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 59 games by Tondo James, covering Nov 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Tondo James's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tondo 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 | 1,919 | 1,953 | Apr 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,916 | 1,975 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,886 | 1,939 | Aug 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 25 | 4 | 30 | 42.4% |
| As White | 29 | 10 | 2 | 17 | 34.5% |
| As Black | 30 | 15 | 2 | 13 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tondo James's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tondo James's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 39.3% | 22.7% |
| e4 | 9 | 32.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 14.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 22.7% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — James usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — James usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — James usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — James usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — James usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — James usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 52.4% | 18.2% |
| e5 | 4 | 19.0% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Tondo James's chess games
All 59 games by Tondo James in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2018 - 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: 25 wins, 4 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C20 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | Adeyinka Adesina | 2,175 | Ouagadougou zt 4.4 | A50 |
| Aug 2020 | Casanova Romario Sanches | 2,066 | Online Olympiad Div4 D | E85 |
| Sep 2026 | Yazid Elhayek | 2,063 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | B12 |
| Mar 2022 | Ballah Bobby | 2,040 | Lome zt 4.2 | A06 |
| Jul 2020 | Ezio Righi | 1,927 | Online Olym Base B | B76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,885 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,072 |
| Africa zt 4.2 Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,918 |
| Online Olympiad Div4 D | 2020 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,703 |
| Ouagadougou zt 4.4 | 2018 | 6 | 3 | 1,942 |
| ch-Africa Amateur U2300 | 2019 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,761 |
| Online Olym Base B | 2020 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,027 |
| Freetown zt 4.2 | 2020 | 3 | 2 | 2,362 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tondo James's chess games?
59 games by Tondo James, from Nov 2018 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 Tondo James has played.
What does Tondo James play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Tondo James opens with 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tondo James answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Tondo James play as White?
As White, Tondo James's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tondo James play as Black?
As Black, Tondo James most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Tondo James's FIDE rating?
Tondo James is currently rated 1,919 in classical chess, 1,916 in rapid and 1,886 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,953 (Apr 2019).
How many games has Tondo James played?
Our database contains 59 games by Tondo James, covering Nov 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 4 draws, 30 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tondo James?
59 games by Tondo 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.