Prepare against Joaquin Carlson
United States · World #20,693 classical · FIDE ID 30963826
When preparing against Joaquin Carlson, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%).
Our database contains 49 games by Joaquin Carlson, covering Oct 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Joaquin Carlson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joaquin Carlson 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 | 2,052 | 2,078 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 14 | 3 | 32 | 28.6% |
| As White | 25 | 8 | 2 | 15 | 32.0% |
| As Black | 24 | 6 | 1 | 17 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joaquin Carlson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joaquin Carlson's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 25 | 100.0% | 36.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 36.0% score
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Carlson usually continues Nc3 (85.7% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Carlson usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Carlson usually continues Nc3 (10.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 55.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 44.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 77.8% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Joaquin Carlson's chess games
All 49 games by Joaquin Carlson in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2019 - 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, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Kadas Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Dinara Wagner | 2,408 | Titled Tuesday | A28 |
| Jul 2026 | Moksh Amit Doshi | 2,372 | Titled Tue 21st Jul 2026 | A16 |
| Aug 2026 | Nicola Altini | 2,362 | Titled Tue 25th Aug 2026 | A21 |
| May 2026 | Konstantin Begunov | 2,325 | Titled Tuesday | E32 |
| Jul 2026 | Samdan Samdanov | 2,294 | 3rd 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | E32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 30 | 10.5 | 2,093 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,897 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,204 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1,947 |
| 54th Annual World Open | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,014 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joaquin Carlson's chess games?
49 games by Joaquin Carlson, from Oct 2019 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 Joaquin Carlson has played.
What does Joaquin Carlson play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Joaquin Carlson opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joaquin Carlson answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e6 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Joaquin Carlson play as White?
As White, Joaquin Carlson's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 87.5% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joaquin Carlson play as Black?
As Black, Joaquin Carlson most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Joaquin Carlson's FIDE rating?
Joaquin Carlson is currently rated 2,052 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,078 (May 2026).
How many games has Joaquin Carlson played?
Our database contains 49 games by Joaquin Carlson, covering Oct 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 3 draws, 32 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joaquin Carlson?
49 games by Joaquin Carlson 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.