David J JamesChess Games
Explore 400 David J James chess games from 1970 to 2022 in the CipherChess chess database. See David J James's full win, draw and loss record, results with the white and black pieces, the openings David J James plays most, and replay any David J James game move by move.
David J James's Opening Tree
Walk David J James's most-played openings move by move, straight from 400 games. Switch between their White and Black repertoire, and see how each line scores.
As White, David J James most often plays d4 (139 games, 53% score). A typical continuation runs 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 Bg7.
As Black, David J James most often faces e4, usually replying c5 (78 games, 43% score). A typical line runs 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4.
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About David J James's chess games
This page collects 400 David J James chess games from the CipherChess mega database, covering 1970 to 2022. Use it to study how David J James handles both colours, which openings David J James returns to most often, and how their results break down across wins, draws and losses.
Every game links to an interactive board where you can replay David J James's moves and run them through the engine, ideal preparation before facing David J James over the board or online.
Whether you searched for “David J James chess”, “David J James chess games” or “David J James openings”, this is the complete David J James record in the database: full game history, results with White and Black, rating where known, and a replayable board for every game. Bookmark it to track David J James's games and prepare your lines before your next match.
Frequently asked questions
How many chess games has David J James played?
The CipherChess database holds 400 chess games played by David J James, spanning 1970 to 2022, with a 108 win, 156 draw and 136 loss record.
What openings does David J James play?
David J James's most-played opening in the database is the King's Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, Normal Defense. As White, David J James most often opens d4 (139 games). As Black, David J James most often faces e4, usually replying c5 (78 games). Use the interactive opening tree above to walk their most-played lines move by move.
What is David J James's win rate?
Across 400 games, David J James scores 47% overall (counting a draw as half a point), with 108 wins, 156 draws and 136 losses.