Prepare against Joel Adler
FM · CHE · World #6,921 classical · FIDE ID 1300563
Our database contains 353 games by Joel Adler, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Joel Adler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joel Adler 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 | 2,226 | 2,342 | Oct 2006 |
| Blitz | 2,291 | 2,291 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 353 | 96 | 124 | 133 | 27.2% |
| As White | 169 | 45 | 76 | 48 | 26.6% |
| As Black | 184 | 51 | 48 | 85 | 27.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joel Adler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joel Adler's side.
First moves as White (169 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 164 | 97.0% | 48.8% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 48.8% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Adler usually continues c4 (41.6% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Adler usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Adler usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Adler usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Adler usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 74 | 96.1% | 49.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 54.7% | 31.4% |
| d6 | 22 | 34.4% | 27.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 7.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Joel Adler's chess games
All 353 games by Joel Adler in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 96 wins, 124 draws, 133 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 30 | 6/11/13 | 20.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 24 | 5/11/8 | 20.8% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 24 | 5/13/6 | 20.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 5/3/9 | 29.4% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 14 | 1/13/0 | 7.1% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 30 | 10/7/13 | 33.3% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 24 | 4/9/11 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 22 | 6/8/8 | 27.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C41 | Philidor | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Loek Van Wely | 2,525 | 16th Lloyds Bank Open | D45 |
| Sep 2002 | Valeri Atlas | 2,501 | chT-SUI | B80 |
| Feb 2005 | Lothar Vogt | 2,487 | chT-SUI | B31 |
| Jul 2001 | Matthias Duppel | 2,455 | Pardubice Czech Open | A70 |
| Jan 1987 | Lucas Brunner | 2,440 | Zug | E14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2023 | 131 | 52 | 2,264 |
| Wch U26 | 1992 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,352 |
| Bern Open | 1996 | 14 | 7 | 2,372 |
| Bern | 1988 | 11 | 3 | 2,256 |
| Zug | 1987 | 11 | 5 | 2,323 |
| 13th Bled Open | 1992 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,489 |
| Dieren Open | 1988 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,206 |
| Bundesliga 2005-06 | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,378 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joel Adler's chess games?
353 games by Joel Adler, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Joel Adler has played.
What does Joel Adler play on the first move as White?
Across 169 games with White in our database, Joel Adler opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joel Adler answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d6 (34% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Joel Adler play as White?
As White, Joel Adler's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (30 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (24 games, 20.8% win rate); Indian Defense (24 games, 20.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 169 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joel Adler play as Black?
As Black, Joel Adler most often plays: Sicilian: Taimanov (30 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (24 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (22 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 184 games.
What is Joel Adler's FIDE rating?
Joel Adler is currently rated 2,226 in classical chess and 2,291 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,342 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Joel Adler played?
Our database contains 353 games by Joel Adler, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 96 wins, 124 draws, 133 losses (27.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joel Adler?
353 games by Joel Adler 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.