Prepare against Joseph Morrison
United Kingdom · World #35,465 classical · FIDE ID 479535
Our database contains 89 games by Joseph Morrison, covering Jun 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Joseph Morrison's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joseph Morrison 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 | 1,956 | 2,048 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,745 | 1,771 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,741 | 1,741 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 27 | 21 | 41 | 30.3% |
| As White | 44 | 14 | 9 | 21 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 45 | 13 | 12 | 20 | 28.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joseph Morrison's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joseph Morrison's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 32 | 72.7% | 48.4% |
| d4 | 8 | 18.2% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 6.8% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 73% of White games, 48.4% score
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Morrison usually continues Nc3 (55.6% score)
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Morrison usually continues Nc3 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Morrison usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Morrison usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Morrison usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 50.0% | 38.9% |
| e5 | 5 | 27.8% | 80.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 22.2% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 65.0% | 42.3% |
| d5 | 7 | 35.0% | 21.4% |
Joseph Morrison's chess games
All 89 games by Joseph Morrison in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2019 - Aug 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: 27 wins, 21 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| D35 | English Opening | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E62 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Jacco Lind | 2,096 | Scheldemond Chess Tournament 2026 | A21 |
| Aug 2025 | Marcus ter Steeg | 1,976 | 52nd Sparkassen Open B | E17 |
| Jul 2026 | Yang,Sung-Jui | 1,935 | 59th Biel MTO 2026 | E10 |
| Jan 2024 | Paul Hatchett | 1,930 | chT3E-BCF 2224 (4NCL) | A42 |
| Jul 2026 | Ruchat,Blaise | 1,912 | 59th Biel MTO 2026 | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-BCF U18 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 16 | 5 | 1,458 |
| World Youth Open U14 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,652 |
| 59th Biel MTO 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 3 | 1,874 |
| chT3E-BCF 2224 (4NCL) | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,915 |
| Hampshire-chB | 2022 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,813 |
| Stokes Cup | 2022 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,613 |
| 106th ch-GBR U09 | 2019 | 6 | 3.5 | 557 |
| ch-GBR U10 106th | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 1,024 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joseph Morrison's chess games?
89 games by Joseph Morrison, from Jun 2019 to Aug 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 Morrison has played.
What does Joseph Morrison play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Joseph Morrison opens with 1.c4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joseph Morrison answers 1...c6 (50% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games).
What openings does Joseph Morrison play as White?
As White, Joseph Morrison's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 10.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joseph Morrison play as Black?
As Black, Joseph Morrison most often plays: Albin Countergambit (3 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Joseph Morrison's FIDE rating?
Joseph Morrison is currently rated 1,956 in classical chess, 1,745 in rapid and 1,741 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,048 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Joseph Morrison played?
Our database contains 89 games by Joseph Morrison, covering Jun 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 21 draws, 41 losses (30.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joseph Morrison?
89 games by Joseph Morrison 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.