Richard JamesChess Games
Explore 20 Richard James chess games from 1971 to 1977 in the CipherChess chess database. See Richard James's full win, draw and loss record, results with the white and black pieces, the openings Richard James plays most, and replay any Richard James game move by move.
Richard James's Opening Tree
Walk Richard James's most-played openings move by move, straight from 20 games. Switch between their White and Black repertoire, and see how each line scores.
As White, Richard James most often plays e4 (6 games, 75% score). A typical continuation runs 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 e6 3. c3.
As Black, Richard James most often faces e4, usually replying g6 (3 games, 50% score). A typical line runs 1. e4 g6 2. d4 Bg7.
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About Richard James's chess games
This page collects 20 Richard James chess games from the CipherChess mega database, covering 1971 to 1977. Use it to study how Richard James handles both colours, which openings Richard 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 Richard James's moves and run them through the engine, ideal preparation before facing Richard James over the board or online.
Whether you searched for “Richard James chess”, “Richard James chess games” or “Richard James openings”, this is the complete Richard 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 Richard James's games and prepare your lines before your next match.
Frequently asked questions
How many chess games has Richard James played?
The CipherChess database holds 20 chess games played by Richard James, spanning 1971 to 1977, with a 9 win, 7 draw and 4 loss record.
What openings does Richard James play?
Richard James's most-played opening in the database is the Modern Defense. As White, Richard James most often opens e4 (6 games). As Black, Richard James most often faces e4, usually replying g6 (3 games). Use the interactive opening tree above to walk their most-played lines move by move.
What is Richard James's win rate?
Across 20 games, Richard James scores 63% overall (counting a draw as half a point), with 9 wins, 7 draws and 4 losses.