Prepare against Alexander Joseph
United States · World #35,150 classical · FIDE ID 39946568
When preparing against Alexander Joseph, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Alexander Joseph, covering Jun 2024 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Alexander Joseph's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexander Joseph before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,959 | 1,959 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,893 | 1,893 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,978 | 1,978 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 14 | 3 | 13 | 46.7% |
| As White | 15 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 60.0% |
| As Black | 15 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexander Joseph's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexander Joseph's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Joseph usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Joseph usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Joseph usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 100.0% | 35.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Alexander Joseph's chess games
All 30 games by Alexander Joseph in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2024 - Sep 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 14 wins, 3 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Fernando Enrique Gil Chacon | 2,097 | XV Campeonato Panamericano U7 - U17 de Ajedrez 2026 | O15 | B13 |
| Sep 2026 | Benjamin Amrany | 2,008 | 3rd Annual Blue Ridge Open | B13 |
| Sep 2026 | Anirudh P Ghodgaonkar | 1,881 | 3rd Annual Blue Ridge Open | B00 |
| Jul 2026 | Matias Alejandro Lacruz Ramirez | 1,715 | XXXVI Pan-American Youth Chess Festival | O10 | C50 |
| Jul 2026 | Santiago Agudelo Ramirez | 1,698 | XXXVI Pan-American Youth Chess Festival | O10 | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XXXVI Pan-American Youth Chess Festival | O10 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,705 |
| GEO World Cup A U08 | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,738 |
| 3rd Annual Blue Ridge Open | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 2,011 |
| XV Campeonato Panamericano U7 - U17 de Ajedrez 2026 | O15 | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,974 |
| GEO World Cup Final U08 | 2024 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,664 |
| ch-Pan American U08 34th | 2024 | 2 | 1 | 1,719 |
| Carolinas Classic 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,041 |
| 2026 Fall Southeastern FIDE | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,824 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexander Joseph's chess games?
30 games by Alexander Joseph, from Jun 2024 to Sep 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Alexander Joseph has played.
What does Alexander Joseph play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Alexander Joseph opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexander Joseph answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Alexander Joseph play as White?
As White, Alexander Joseph's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate); French Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexander Joseph play as Black?
As Black, Alexander Joseph most often plays: Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Alexander Joseph's FIDE rating?
Alexander Joseph is currently rated 1,959 in classical chess, 1,893 in rapid and 1,978 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,959 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Alexander Joseph played?
Our database contains 30 games by Alexander Joseph, covering Jun 2024 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 3 draws, 13 losses (46.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexander Joseph?
30 games by Alexander Joseph reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.