James, Dai

Dai James, a 79-year-old player, is rated 1835. He plays occasionally (3 games in the last 12 months) and had 4 career breaks: 32 months (2001–2004), 14 months (2007–2008), 33 months (2010–2013) and 39 months (2019–2023, COVID-19 included). Recent standard appearances include 2026 WCPL Rd 3, South Wales Winter Open, and 2025-26 Welsh Premier League Round 1. Also played 1 blitz event (including 2026 Welsh Blitz Championship) recently. His peak of 2048 was reached at age 54 (Apr 2001); he also reached #44 nationally in Jul 2001.