Prepare against John Joyce
Ireland · World #28,139 classical · FIDE ID 2500655
Our database contains 112 games by John Joyce, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find John Joyce's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John Joyce 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 | 1,997 | 2,277 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,966 | 1,966 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,916 | 2,049 | Feb 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 37 | 36 | 39 | 33.0% |
| As White | 53 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 35.8% |
| As Black | 59 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 30.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John Joyce's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John Joyce's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 56.6% | 55.0% |
| e4 | 15 | 28.3% | 46.7% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 9.4% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 3.8% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Joyce usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Joyce usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Joyce usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 46.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Joyce usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Joyce usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Joyce usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 48.3% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 9 | 31.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.9% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 52.6% | 60.0% |
| f5 | 5 | 26.3% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.5% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
John Joyce's chess games
All 112 games by John Joyce 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: 37 wins, 36 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1999 | Matthew J Turner | 2,463 | Bunratty Masters Open | E76 |
| Jul 2004 | Josef Mudrak | 2,387 | ch-IRL | A80 |
| Jul 2004 | Stephen Brady | 2,362 | ch-IRL | A47 |
| Jan 1993 | Daire McMahon | 2,310 | Dublin zt | E97 |
| Jan 1996 | Jim McCarthy | 2,310 | Kilkenny Masters | D13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IRL | 2004 | 36 | 22.5 | 2,336 |
| Bunratty Masters Open | 1999 | 12 | 6 | 2,328 |
| Dublin zt | 1993 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,210 |
| Kilkenny Masters | 1996 | 9 | 4 | 2,243 |
| Dublin | 1995 | 9 | 3 | 2,198 |
| LCU Challengers A | 1998 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,445 |
| 25th EU-Cup | 2009 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,219 |
| 21st EU-Cup | 2005 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,298 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John Joyce's chess games?
112 games by John Joyce, 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 John Joyce has played.
What does John Joyce play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, John Joyce opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John Joyce answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...f5 (26% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does John Joyce play as White?
As White, John Joyce's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John Joyce play as Black?
As Black, John Joyce most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is John Joyce's FIDE rating?
John Joyce is currently rated 1,997 in classical chess, 1,966 in rapid and 1,916 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,277 (Jan 2005).
How many games has John Joyce played?
Our database contains 112 games by John Joyce, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 36 draws, 39 losses (33.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against John Joyce?
112 games by John Joyce 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.