David JamesChess Games
Explore 103 David James chess games from 1992 to 2018 in the CipherChess chess database. See David James's full win, draw and loss record, results with the white and black pieces, the openings David James plays most, and replay any David James game move by move.
David James's Opening Tree
Walk David James's most-played openings move by move, straight from 103 games. Switch between their White and Black repertoire, and see how each line scores.
As White, David James most often plays d4 (27 games, 54% score). A typical continuation runs 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4.
As Black, David James most often faces e4, usually replying c5 (24 games, 46% score). A typical line runs 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4.
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About David James's chess games
This page collects 103 David James chess games from the CipherChess mega database, covering 1992 to 2018. Use it to study how David James handles both colours, which openings David 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 James's moves and run them through the engine, ideal preparation before facing David James over the board or online.
Whether you searched for “David James chess”, “David James chess games” or “David James openings”, this is the complete David 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 James's games and prepare your lines before your next match.
Frequently asked questions
How many chess games has David James played?
The CipherChess database holds 103 chess games played by David James, spanning 1992 to 2018, with a 22 win, 50 draw and 31 loss record.
What openings does David James play?
David James's most-played opening in the database is the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation. As White, David James most often opens d4 (27 games). As Black, David James most often faces e4, usually replying c5 (24 games). Use the interactive opening tree above to walk their most-played lines move by move.
What is David James's win rate?
Across 103 games, David James scores 46% overall (counting a draw as half a point), with 22 wins, 50 draws and 31 losses.