James McDowellChess Games
Explore 36 James McDowell chess games from 2001 to 2017 in the CipherChess chess database. See James McDowell's full win, draw and loss record, results with the white and black pieces, the openings James McDowell plays most, and replay any James McDowell game move by move.
James McDowell's Opening Tree
Walk James McDowell's most-played openings move by move, straight from 36 games. Switch between their White and Black repertoire, and see how each line scores.
As White, James McDowell most often plays e4 (7 games, 79% score). A typical continuation runs 1. e4 d5 2. exd5 Qxd5.
As Black, James McDowell most often faces e4, usually replying c5 (5 games, 20% score). A typical line runs 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6.
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About James McDowell's chess games
This page collects 36 James McDowell chess games from the CipherChess mega database, covering 2001 to 2017. Use it to study how James McDowell handles both colours, which openings James McDowell 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 McDowell's moves and run them through the engine, ideal preparation before facing James McDowell over the board or online.
Whether you searched for “James McDowell chess”, “James McDowell chess games” or “James McDowell openings”, this is the complete James McDowell 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 McDowell's games and prepare your lines before your next match.
Frequently asked questions
How many chess games has James McDowell played?
The CipherChess database holds 36 chess games played by James McDowell, spanning 2001 to 2017, with a 14 win, 13 draw and 9 loss record.
What openings does James McDowell play?
James McDowell's most-played opening in the database is the Scandinavian Defense. As White, James McDowell most often opens e4 (7 games). As Black, James McDowell most often faces e4, usually replying c5 (5 games). Use the interactive opening tree above to walk their most-played lines move by move.
What is James McDowell's win rate?
Across 36 games, James McDowell scores 57% overall (counting a draw as half a point), with 14 wins, 13 draws and 9 losses.