Prepare against Joseph A Coburn
United Kingdom · World #176,325 classical · FIDE ID 415499
When preparing against Joseph A Coburn, expect 1.d4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 22.7% over 22 games.
Our database contains 130 games by Joseph A Coburn, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joseph A Coburn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joseph A Coburn 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 | 1,842 | 1,842 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 130 | 29 | 31 | 70 | 22.3% |
| As White | 64 | 14 | 16 | 34 | 21.9% |
| As Black | 66 | 15 | 15 | 36 | 22.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joseph A Coburn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joseph A Coburn's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 38 | 59.4% | 36.8% |
| e4 | 17 | 26.6% | 23.5% |
| c4 | 8 | 12.5% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 36.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Coburn usually continues c4 (38.5% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Coburn usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Coburn usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 23.5% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Coburn usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Coburn usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (18% of these games) — Coburn usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 27 | 73.0% | 31.5% |
| c5 | 7 | 18.9% | 7.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 52.4% | 54.5% |
| d6 | 6 | 28.6% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 14.3% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Joseph A Coburn's chess games
All 130 games by Joseph A Coburn in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 29 wins, 31 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 22 | 5/4/13 | 22.7% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E69 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2012 | Ihor Lewyk | 2,091 | Paignton Open | A36 |
| Nov 2001 | Fraser Mcleod | 2,083 | ch-Hampshire | A52 |
| Aug 2008 | Chris Fegan | 2,075 | Paington Open | D78 |
| Jun 2015 | Zaki Harari | 2,053 | 4th Bournemouth Open | B07 |
| Sep 2013 | Philip J Gregory | 2,049 | Paignton Open | D17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paignton Open | 2013 | 24 | 7 | 1,872 |
| Paington Open | 2011 | 18 | 2.5 | 1,720 |
| chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,872 |
| Paignton Bruce Premier | 2010 | 7 | 2 | 1,935 |
| ch-Hampshire | 2001 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,167 |
| Weymouth Open | 2008 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,785 |
| Birmingham 4NCL Open B 3rd | 2015 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,598 |
| Dorset Open | 2007 | 5 | 2 | 1,894 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joseph A Coburn's chess games?
130 games by Joseph A Coburn, from Nov 2011 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 Joseph A Coburn has played.
What does Joseph A Coburn play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Joseph A Coburn opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joseph A Coburn answers 1...d6 (73% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d6 (29% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Joseph A Coburn play as White?
As White, Joseph A Coburn's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joseph A Coburn play as Black?
As Black, Joseph A Coburn most often plays: Pirc Defense (22 games, 22.7% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Joseph A Coburn's FIDE rating?
Joseph A Coburn is currently rated 1,842 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,842 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Joseph A Coburn played?
Our database contains 130 games by Joseph A Coburn, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 31 draws, 70 losses (22.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joseph A Coburn?
130 games by Joseph A Coburn 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.