Prepare against Joseph D Friar
United Kingdom · World #28,542 classical · FIDE ID 424153
Our database contains 30 games by Joseph D Friar, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joseph D Friar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joseph D Friar 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 | 1,994 | 1,994 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,942 | 1,942 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,946 | 1,946 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 11 | 4 | 15 | 36.7% |
| As White | 15 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 15 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 53.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 93.3% | 32.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 32.1% score
- …c6 (29% of these games) — Friar usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Friar usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Friar usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Friar usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 66.7% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 70.0% |
Joseph D Friar's chess games
All 30 games by Joseph D Friar in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - 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: 11 wins, 4 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E28 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Arjun Kolani | 2,137 | 2026 British Chess Championships: Championship | B90 |
| Feb 2011 | Julio Cesar Diaz Rosas | 2,072 | chT3-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | C45 |
| May 2012 | Hugo Esteban Martinez Baquero | 1,940 | 8th ch-World School U15 | A52 |
| May 2012 | Javanshir Eyvazov | 1,733 | 8th ch-World School U15 | C22 |
| Mar 2011 | Michael J Dean | 1,641 | chT3-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | C97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th ch-World School U15 | 2012 | 8 | 4 | 1,867 |
| chT3-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | 2011 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,903 |
| ch-BCF Week2 PM Open | 2014 | 5 | 2 | 1,692 |
| chT3S-BCF 1112 (4NCL) | 2012 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,859 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Championship | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 2,079 |
| chT3S-BCF 1213 (4NCL) | 2013 | 2 | 1 | 1,873 |
| chT3-BCF 1213 (4NCL) | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1,429 |
| chT3S-BCF 1314 (4NCL) | 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1,605 |
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Where can I find Joseph D Friar's chess games?
30 games by Joseph D Friar, from Jun 2013 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 D Friar has played.
What does Joseph D Friar play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Joseph D Friar opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joseph D Friar answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Joseph D Friar play as White?
As White, Joseph D Friar's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joseph D Friar play as Black?
As Black, Joseph D Friar most often plays: Alekhine Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate); Center Game (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Joseph D Friar's FIDE rating?
Joseph D Friar is currently rated 1,994 in classical chess, 1,942 in rapid and 1,946 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,994 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Joseph D Friar played?
Our database contains 30 games by Joseph D Friar, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 4 draws, 15 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joseph D Friar?
30 games by Joseph D Friar 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.