Prepare against Joseph J Skielnik
United Kingdom · World #95,688 classical · FIDE ID 423807
When preparing against Joseph J Skielnik, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 45 games by Joseph J Skielnik, covering Sep 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joseph J Skielnik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joseph J Skielnik 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 | 1,742 | 1,907 | Mar 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,891 | 1,891 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 9 | 21 | 15 | 20.0% |
| As White | 24 | 3 | 12 | 9 | 12.5% |
| As Black | 21 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joseph J Skielnik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joseph J Skielnik's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Skielnik usually continues Bf4 (39.3% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Skielnik usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Skielnik usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 12 | 100.0% | 54.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 83.3% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Joseph J Skielnik's chess games
All 45 games by Joseph J Skielnik in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 9 wins, 21 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 15 | 3/7/5 | 20.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A12 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E08 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E65 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2013 | Alan W Brusey | 1,961 | 5th London Classic Open A U2000 | D00 |
| Dec 2013 | Roger S Scowen | 1,938 | 5th London Classic Open A U2000 | B15 |
| Dec 2022 | Ernesto Ruiz Ureta | 1,937 | Benidorm Open B | D04 |
| Aug 2018 | Ladislav Michel | 1,819 | 5th Prague Summer Open B | A48 |
| Dec 2013 | Frank Kebbedies | 1,796 | 5th London Classic Open A U2000 | D15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20th Olomouc Summer Open Seniors | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,897 |
| ch-BCF AM Open | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 1,904 |
| 5th London Classic Open A U2000 | 2013 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,047 |
| ch-BCF U180 | 2014 | 5 | 3 | 240 |
| 8th London Classic U2050-B | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 1,678 |
| 5th Prague Summer Open B | 2018 | 5 | 3 | 1,767 |
| 19th Calvia Amateur Open | 2022 | 3 | 0 | 1,742 |
| Benidorm Open B | 2022 | 3 | 1 | 1,802 |
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Where can I find Joseph J Skielnik's chess games?
45 games by Joseph J Skielnik, from Sep 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 J Skielnik has played.
What does Joseph J Skielnik play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Joseph J Skielnik opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joseph J Skielnik answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Joseph J Skielnik play as White?
As White, Joseph J Skielnik's most-played openings in our database are: London System (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joseph J Skielnik play as Black?
As Black, Joseph J Skielnik most often plays: Caro-Kann (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Joseph J Skielnik's FIDE rating?
Joseph J Skielnik is currently rated 1,742 in classical chess, 1,891 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,907 (Mar 2016).
How many games has Joseph J Skielnik played?
Our database contains 45 games by Joseph J Skielnik, covering Sep 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 21 draws, 15 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joseph J Skielnik?
45 games by Joseph J Skielnik 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.