Prepare against Joe Kilshaw
United Kingdom · World #57,071 classical · FIDE ID 409979
Our database contains 54 games by Joe Kilshaw, covering May 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joe Kilshaw's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joe Kilshaw 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 | 1,866 | 2,031 | Aug 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,993 | 2,031 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 14 | 14 | 26 | 25.9% |
| As White | 27 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 27 | 8 | 6 | 13 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joe Kilshaw's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joe Kilshaw's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 44.4% | 41.7% |
| e4 | 8 | 29.6% | 43.8% |
| c3 | 5 | 18.5% | 30.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Kilshaw usually continues Bf4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Kilshaw usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Kilshaw usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 43.8% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Kilshaw usually continues Bc4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Kilshaw usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Kilshaw usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 5 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 26.7% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 26.7% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 13.3% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 5 | 50.0% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Joe Kilshaw's chess games
All 54 games by Joe Kilshaw in the Chess.ceo database (May 2018 - Jul 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, 14 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A00 | Saragossa Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Ali R Jaunooby | 2,094 | Hull 4NCL Open | B00 |
| Aug 2024 | Stephen C Ledger | 2,012 | ch-BCF Seniors 50 | B32 |
| Apr 2018 | Paul Macdonald | 2,002 | 18th Doncaster 4NCL Open A | A41 |
| Jul 2018 | Richard B E Bryant | 1,944 | ch-GBR 105th Weekend Open | C01 |
| Apr 2018 | Robert A Akeya Price | 1,916 | 18th Doncaster 4NCL Open A | A96 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hull 4NCL Open | 2024 | 12 | 4 | 1,885 |
| ch-BCF Seniors 50 | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 2,085 |
| Scarborough Congress | 2025 | 5 | 1 | 1,736 |
| 15th Doncaster 4NCL Open A | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 2,087 |
| 18th Doncaster 4NCL Open A | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,066 |
| ch-GBR 105th Weekend Open | 2018 | 5 | 3 | 2,030 |
| chT-BCF 4 0607 (4NCL) | 2006 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,946 |
| Hull 4NCL Congress | 2025 | 4 | 1 | 1,695 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joe Kilshaw's chess games?
54 games by Joe Kilshaw, from May 2018 to Jul 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 Joe Kilshaw has played.
What does Joe Kilshaw play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Joe Kilshaw opens with 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.c3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joe Kilshaw answers 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Joe Kilshaw play as White?
As White, Joe Kilshaw's most-played openings in our database are: London System (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Saragossa Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joe Kilshaw play as Black?
As Black, Joe Kilshaw most often plays: Dutch Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Joe Kilshaw's FIDE rating?
Joe Kilshaw is currently rated 1,866 in classical chess, 1,993 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,031 (Aug 2018).
How many games has Joe Kilshaw played?
Our database contains 54 games by Joe Kilshaw, covering May 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 14 draws, 26 losses (25.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joe Kilshaw?
54 games by Joe Kilshaw 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.