Prepare against Joel Celis
FM · MAC · World #31,667 classical · FIDE ID 15400212
Our database contains 102 games by Joel Celis, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Joel Celis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joel Celis 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 | 1,976 | 1,981 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 33 | 8 | 61 | 32.4% |
| As White | 50 | 13 | 5 | 32 | 26.0% |
| As Black | 52 | 20 | 3 | 29 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joel Celis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joel Celis's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 60.0% | 36.7% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 30.0% | 20.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 10.0% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 36.7% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Celis usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Celis usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Celis usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 30% of White games, 20.0% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Celis usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Celis usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Celis usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 61.3% | 36.8% |
| e5 | 6 | 19.4% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 16.1% | 20.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 91.7% | 68.2% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Joel Celis's chess games
All 102 games by Joel Celis in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 33 wins, 8 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Canard Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Fabian Ernesto Vivas Zamora | 2,363 | Olympiad-43 | B31 |
| Apr 2026 | Sneha Halder | 2,232 | Titled Tuesday | A03 |
| Jan 2026 | T2 Mika | 2,206 | Titled Tue | B00 |
| Mar 2026 | Irina Mikhailova | 2,166 | Titled Tue | — |
| Aug 2012 | Eduardo Galvez Dastin | 2,160 | Olympiad-40 | A52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 28 | 6.5 | 1,948 |
| Wch U18 | 2011 | 13 | 4 | 2,005 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,013 |
| Wch U14 | 2008 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,916 |
| 59th Biel MTO 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,966 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 10 | 7 | 2,166 |
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,059 |
| 4th Incheon Open | 2013 | 7 | 1 | 1,899 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joel Celis's chess games?
102 games by Joel Celis, from Oct 2007 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 Celis has played.
What does Joel Celis play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Joel Celis opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.Nf3 (30% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joel Celis answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Joel Celis play as White?
As White, Joel Celis's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joel Celis play as Black?
As Black, Joel Celis most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Joel Celis's FIDE rating?
Joel Celis is currently rated 1,976 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,981 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Joel Celis played?
Our database contains 102 games by Joel Celis, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 8 draws, 61 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joel Celis?
102 games by Joel Celis 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.