Prepare against Joseph David Turner
United Kingdom · World #68,900 classical · FIDE ID 1801520
When preparing against Joseph David Turner, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 15.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 388 games by Joseph David Turner, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joseph David Turner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joseph David Turner 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 | 1,825 | 2,053 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,901 | 1,901 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 388 | 139 | 95 | 154 | 35.8% |
| As White | 185 | 73 | 49 | 63 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 203 | 66 | 46 | 91 | 32.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joseph David Turner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joseph David Turner's side.
First moves as White (185 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 185 | 100.0% | 52.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.7% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Turner usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Turner usually continues f4 (54.8% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Turner usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 73 | 86.9% | 47.3% |
| Nc6 | 10 | 11.9% | 45.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 72 | 93.5% | 41.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Joseph David Turner's chess games
All 388 games by Joseph David Turner in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 139 wins, 95 draws, 154 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C33 | King's Gambit | 41 | 19/8/14 | 46.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 23 | 10/7/6 | 43.5% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 19 | 3/7/9 | 15.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 23 | 10/1/12 | 43.5% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 7/3/10 | 35.0% |
| E65 | English Opening | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| C41 | Philidor | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2013 | Sven P. Zeidler | 2,284 | ch-WLS | B01 |
| Jul 2008 | Timothy G. Brown | 2,195 | 5th South Wales Open | B34 |
| Jul 2006 | Paul D Helbig | 2,184 | 3rd South Wales Open | C33 |
| Jul 2004 | Ioan Rees | 2,179 | Monmouth Open | A56 |
| Feb 2007 | Charles F Morris | 2,178 | chT-WLS 0607 | A34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-WLS | 2013 | 37 | 16 | 2,046 |
| South Wales Autumn Open | 2022 | 32 | 16.5 | 1,850 |
| South Wales New Year Open | 2023 | 25 | 13 | 1,799 |
| West Wales Open | 2019 | 17 | 8 | 1,891 |
| South Wales Winter Open | 2008 | 15 | 7 | 1,989 |
| South Wales Summer Open | 2017 | 14 | 8 | 2,029 |
| ch-WLS Seniors 2nd | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,940 |
| 15th South Wales Open | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,766 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joseph David Turner's chess games?
388 games by Joseph David Turner, from Jan 2006 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 David Turner has played.
What does Joseph David Turner play on the first move as White?
Across 185 games with White in our database, Joseph David Turner opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joseph David Turner answers 1...e5 (87% of games), 1...Nc6 (12% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games).
What openings does Joseph David Turner play as White?
As White, Joseph David Turner's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (41 games, 46.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Sicilian (19 games, 15.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 185 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joseph David Turner play as Black?
As Black, Joseph David Turner most often plays: Elephant Gambit (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (20 games, 35.0% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 203 games.
What is Joseph David Turner's FIDE rating?
Joseph David Turner is currently rated 1,825 in classical chess, 1,901 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,053 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Joseph David Turner played?
Our database contains 388 games by Joseph David Turner, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 139 wins, 95 draws, 154 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joseph David Turner?
388 games by Joseph David Turner 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.