Prepare against Joe Veal
United States · World #52,272 classical · FIDE ID 2028069
Our database contains 96 games by Joe Veal, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joe Veal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joe Veal 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 | 1,884 | 2,028 | Nov 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 43 | 21 | 32 | 44.8% |
| As White | 50 | 25 | 9 | 16 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 46 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joe Veal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joe Veal's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 66.0% | 63.6% |
| c4 | 17 | 34.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 63.6% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Veal usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Veal usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Veal usually continues exd5 (80.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 34% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Veal usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Veal usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Veal usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 53.6% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 8 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 17.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 40.0% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
Joe Veal's chess games
All 96 games by Joe Veal in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 43 wins, 21 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B60 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2009 | Jason Poulson | 2,201 | Stillwater Rating Open | A23 |
| Nov 2009 | Howard Chen | 2,194 | 1st Stillwater Thanksgiving Open | C02 |
| Jul 2011 | James Berry | 2,016 | 66th Oklahoma City Open | B76 |
| Nov 2011 | David E Zelnick | 2,010 | Oklahoma City | B23 |
| Feb 2004 | Jim Berry | 1,996 | Dream Team Challenge | C97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30th North American Open | 2011 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,183 |
| Stillwater Hanken Winter Open 3rd | 2012 | 8 | 5 | 2,145 |
| 1st Stillwater Thanksgiving Open | 2009 | 7 | 3 | 1,990 |
| 2nd Stillwater Hanken Winter Open | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 1,963 |
| 1st Stillwater Hanken Winter Open | 2010 | 6 | 3 | 2,175 |
| Stillwater Rating Open | 2009 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,991 |
| Thompson Memorial Open U2000 | 2001 | 5 | 4 | 2,090 |
| 66th Oklahoma City Open | 2011 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,124 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joe Veal's chess games?
96 games by Joe Veal, from Apr 2007 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 Veal has played.
What does Joe Veal play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Joe Veal opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.c4 (34% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joe Veal answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games).
What openings does Joe Veal play as White?
As White, Joe Veal's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joe Veal play as Black?
As Black, Joe Veal most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Joe Veal's FIDE rating?
Joe Veal is currently rated 1,884 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,028 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Joe Veal played?
Our database contains 96 games by Joe Veal, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 21 draws, 32 losses (44.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joe Veal?
96 games by Joe Veal 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.