James EllisChess Games
Explore 117 James Ellis chess games from 1969 to 2017 in the CipherChess chess database. See James Ellis's full win, draw and loss record, results with the white and black pieces, the openings James Ellis plays most, and replay any James Ellis game move by move.
James Ellis's Opening Tree
Walk James Ellis's most-played openings move by move, straight from 117 games. Switch between their White and Black repertoire, and see how each line scores.
As White, James Ellis most often plays e4 (52 games, 37% score). A typical continuation runs 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 cxd4.
As Black, James Ellis most often faces e4, usually replying c5 (33 games, 55% score). A typical line runs 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4.
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About James Ellis's chess games
This page collects 117 James Ellis chess games from the CipherChess mega database, covering 1969 to 2017. Use it to study how James Ellis handles both colours, which openings James Ellis 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 James Ellis's moves and run them through the engine, ideal preparation before facing James Ellis over the board or online.
Whether you searched for “James Ellis chess”, “James Ellis chess games” or “James Ellis openings”, this is the complete James Ellis 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 James Ellis's games and prepare your lines before your next match.
Frequently asked questions
How many chess games has James Ellis played?
The CipherChess database holds 117 chess games played by James Ellis, spanning 1969 to 2017, with a 36 win, 31 draw and 50 loss record.
What openings does James Ellis play?
James Ellis's most-played opening in the database is the Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation. As White, James Ellis most often opens e4 (52 games). As Black, James Ellis most often faces e4, usually replying c5 (33 games). Use the interactive opening tree above to walk their most-played lines move by move.
What is James Ellis's win rate?
Across 117 games, James Ellis scores 44% overall (counting a draw as half a point), with 36 wins, 31 draws and 50 losses.