James

Meet James

James, known online as jfourmes, is a chess streamer who brings energy, humor, and a love of rapid-fire battles to his audience. He treats the board like a stage and his streams like a friendly chess club where learning happens between laughs.

Streaming and community

Specializing in Rapid, James streams regularly to analyze games live, explain ideas as they unfold, and answer questions from chat. His channel is a playground for curious players of all levels, where bold openings and clever middlegame ideas spark discussion. For a quick snapshot of his current form, see

Playing style and repertoire

James favors dynamic, pass-and-punch ideas and isn't afraid to take risks. His repertoire includes sharp lines such as Amar Gambit, Amazon Attack, Australian Defense, and Vienna Gambit, along with a healthy mix of English and other aggressive systems. He thrives on endgames and often turns tough positions into comeback opportunities, with a notable comeback rate around 66.94% after a setback. In gameplay across Bullet, Blitz, Rapid, and Daily formats, he enjoys testing ideas live with his audience.

• Notable openings: Amar Gambit, Amazon Attack, Australian Defense, Vienna Gambit
• Endgame focus and comeback mentality

Highlights

James has posted impressive peak performances in Rapid, reaching 1183, with strong showings in Blitz (825) and Bullet (823) in 2020. He also carries a long-running winning streak of 12 games and currently a 2-game winning run, underscoring his ability to surge when the moment calls. Fans and fellow players sometimes square off against him in informal matchups, including trashedpotatopie, xreflexxxxx, and papajfourmes.