Prepare against Joseph Gill
CM · TTO · World #33,363 classical · FIDE ID 2014203
Our database contains 52 games by Joseph Gill, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joseph Gill's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joseph Gill 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 | 1,967 | 1,996 | Dec 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,924 | 1,924 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,942 | 1,957 | Jul 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 22 | 8 | 22 | 42.3% |
| As White | 26 | 14 | 3 | 9 | 53.8% |
| As Black | 26 | 8 | 5 | 13 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joseph Gill's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joseph Gill's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 69.2% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 5 | 19.2% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 11.5% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 58.3% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Gill usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Gill usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Gill usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Gill usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Gill usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 94.1% | 40.6% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 80.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Joseph Gill's chess games
All 52 games by Joseph Gill in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 22 wins, 8 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2010 | Julian Antonio Rojas Alarcon | 2,291 | Pan American U18 | A47 |
| Aug 2010 | Fernando Pereira Barbosa | 2,093 | Pan American U18 | E94 |
| Aug 2010 | Oscar Eduardo Hernandez | 2,015 | Pan American U18 | D02 |
| Jun 2009 | Adrian Winter Atwell | 2,015 | Port of Spain Knights Open | C30 |
| May 2009 | Vishnu Singh | 1,964 | Port of Spain Knights Open | C64 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port of Spain Knights Open | 2009 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,029 |
| ch-Pan American U16 | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,992 |
| Pan American U18 | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 2,048 |
| 18th De Verteuil Memorial | 2010 | 6 | 3 | 1,998 |
| 21st De Verteuil Memorial | 2013 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,956 |
| Port of Spain Open | 2014 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,951 |
| ch-Pan American U18 | 2009 | 4 | 1 | 1,942 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joseph Gill's chess games?
52 games by Joseph Gill, from Apr 2008 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 Gill has played.
What does Joseph Gill play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Joseph Gill opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joseph Gill answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games).
What openings does Joseph Gill play as White?
As White, Joseph Gill's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Classical (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joseph Gill play as Black?
As Black, Joseph Gill most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Joseph Gill's FIDE rating?
Joseph Gill is currently rated 1,967 in classical chess, 1,924 in rapid and 1,942 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,996 (Dec 2013).
How many games has Joseph Gill played?
Our database contains 52 games by Joseph Gill, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 8 draws, 22 losses (42.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joseph Gill?
52 games by Joseph Gill 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.