Prepare against Joseph Young
Canada · World #82,993 classical · FIDE ID 2618389
When preparing against Joseph Young, expect 1.d4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (17% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%).
Our database contains 59 games by Joseph Young, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joseph Young's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joseph Young 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 | 1,780 | 1,898 | Feb 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,927 | 1,927 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 19 | 8 | 32 | 32.2% |
| As White | 32 | 13 | 6 | 13 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 27 | 6 | 2 | 19 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joseph Young's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joseph Young's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 65.6% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 8 | 25.0% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 66% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (76% of these games) — Young usually continues Nc3 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Young usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Young usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 56.3% score
- …e6 (38% of these games) — Young usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Young usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Young usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 16.7% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 57.1% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Joseph Young's chess games
All 59 games by Joseph Young in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2014 - 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, 8 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B14 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E51 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2015 | Richard Wang | 2,373 | ch-Edmonton | D02 |
| May 2015 | Gary Ng | 2,204 | Edmonton Open Qualifier 10th | C01 |
| May 2014 | Dante Briones | 2,029 | Edmonton International Qualifier | B40 |
| Dec 2015 | Mohamed Fellah | 1,883 | Edmonton WBX Team Tournament | D01 |
| Dec 2015 | David A Ludwig | 1,871 | Edmonton WBX Team Tournament | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta Open | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,761 |
| ch-Edmonton | 2016 | 6 | 1 | 2,087 |
| Edmonton Fall-B | 2015 | 5 | 1 | 1,485 |
| Edmonton International Qualifier | 2014 | 5 | 3 | 1,971 |
| Edmonton Open 10th | 2015 | 5 | 3 | 1,869 |
| Edmonton Open 11th | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,774 |
| Northern Alberta Open | 2016 | 5 | 0 | 1,725 |
| Edmonton WBX Team Tournament | 2015 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,059 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joseph Young's chess games?
59 games by Joseph Young, from Jul 2014 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 Young has played.
What does Joseph Young play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Joseph Young opens with 1.d4 (66% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joseph Young answers 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games).
What openings does Joseph Young play as White?
As White, Joseph Young's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); London System (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joseph Young play as Black?
As Black, Joseph Young most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Joseph Young's FIDE rating?
Joseph Young is currently rated 1,780 in classical chess, 1,927 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,898 (Feb 2015).
How many games has Joseph Young played?
Our database contains 59 games by Joseph Young, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 8 draws, 32 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joseph Young?
59 games by Joseph Young 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.