Prepare against Joseph Truelson
United States · World #14,984 classical · FIDE ID 30934060
Our database contains 63 games by Joseph Truelson, covering Sep 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joseph Truelson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joseph Truelson 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 | 2,106 | 2,145 | Jul 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,073 | 2,099 | Jun 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 19 | 17 | 27 | 30.2% |
| As White | 33 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 30 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joseph Truelson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joseph Truelson's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 36.4% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 9 | 27.3% | 55.6% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 6 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Truelson usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Truelson usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Truelson usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (89% of these games) — Truelson usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Truelson usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 55.6% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 11.1% | 75.0% |
Joseph Truelson's chess games
All 63 games by Joseph Truelson in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - 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: 19 wins, 17 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A63 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Mark Paragua | 2,461 | 50th World Open | E04 |
| Mar 2019 | Ben Li | 2,377 | ch-USA High School K12 | A84 |
| Feb 2019 | Tian Sang | 2,316 | ch-Washington State | C33 |
| Jun 2019 | Filiz Osmanodja | 2,260 | Titled Tue | A45 |
| Apr 2019 | Suyog Wagh | 2,255 | Titled Tue | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2020 | 26 | 11 | 2,135 |
| 32nd North American Open | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 2,151 |
| ch-Washington State B | 2017 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,975 |
| ch-USA High School K12 | 2019 | 5 | 3 | 2,335 |
| ch-North American U20 | 2020 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,180 |
| Charlotte Carolinas Open | 2024 | 3 | 1 | 2,029 |
| 3rd Seattle Summer Classic | 2019 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,904 |
| Seattle Classic Open | 2017 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,727 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joseph Truelson's chess games?
63 games by Joseph Truelson, from Sep 2016 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 Truelson has played.
What does Joseph Truelson play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Joseph Truelson opens with 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joseph Truelson answers 1...e5 (75% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Joseph Truelson play as White?
As White, Joseph Truelson's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joseph Truelson play as Black?
As Black, Joseph Truelson most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Rat Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Joseph Truelson's FIDE rating?
Joseph Truelson is currently rated 2,106 in classical chess and 2,073 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,145 (Jul 2019).
How many games has Joseph Truelson played?
Our database contains 63 games by Joseph Truelson, covering Sep 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 17 draws, 27 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joseph Truelson?
63 games by Joseph Truelson 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.