James J. McDonnellChess Games
Explore 317 James J. McDonnell chess games from 1986 to 2024 in the CipherChess chess database. See James J. McDonnell's full win, draw and loss record, results with the white and black pieces, the openings James J. McDonnell plays most, and replay any James J. McDonnell game move by move.
James J. McDonnell's Opening Tree
Walk James J. McDonnell's most-played openings move by move, straight from 317 games. Switch between their White and Black repertoire, and see how each line scores.
As White, James J. McDonnell most often plays e4 (163 games, 45% score). A typical continuation runs 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4.
As Black, James J. McDonnell most often faces e4, usually replying c5 (75 games, 40% score). A typical line runs 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 cxd4.
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About James J. McDonnell's chess games
This page collects 317 James J. McDonnell chess games from the CipherChess mega database, covering 1986 to 2024. Use it to study how James J. McDonnell handles both colours, which openings James J. McDonnell 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 J. McDonnell's moves and run them through the engine, ideal preparation before facing James J. McDonnell over the board or online.
Whether you searched for “James J. McDonnell chess”, “James J. McDonnell chess games” or “James J. McDonnell openings”, this is the complete James J. McDonnell 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 J. McDonnell's games and prepare your lines before your next match.
Frequently asked questions
How many chess games has James J. McDonnell played?
The CipherChess database holds 317 chess games played by James J. McDonnell, spanning 1986 to 2024, with a 92 win, 93 draw and 132 loss record.
What openings does James J. McDonnell play?
James J. McDonnell's most-played opening in the database is the French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Closed Variation, Main Line. As White, James J. McDonnell most often opens e4 (163 games). As Black, James J. McDonnell most often faces e4, usually replying c5 (75 games). Use the interactive opening tree above to walk their most-played lines move by move.
What is James J. McDonnell's win rate?
Across 317 games, James J. McDonnell scores 44% overall (counting a draw as half a point), with 92 wins, 93 draws and 132 losses.