Prepare against Josh Sharma
United Kingdom · World #32,703 classical · FIDE ID 477702
Our database contains 62 games by Josh Sharma, covering Oct 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Josh Sharma's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josh Sharma 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 | 1,970 | 2,042 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,638 | 1,638 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,759 | 1,759 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 21 | 23 | 18 | 33.9% |
| As White | 32 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 30 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 36.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josh Sharma's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josh Sharma's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 50.0% | 46.9% |
| d4 | 13 | 40.6% | 61.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 46.9% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Sharma usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Sharma usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Sharma usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 61.5% score
- …Nf6 (77% of these games) — Sharma usually continues Nc3 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Sharma usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 92.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 75.0% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
Josh Sharma's chess games
All 62 games by Josh Sharma in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 21 wins, 23 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C44 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D35 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | J Arnott | 2,079 | 111th ch-GBR Major Open | C44 |
| Jan 2024 | Ubong S Archibong | 2,064 | Hastings Weekend Open A | B07 |
| Jul 2024 | Daniel J Staples | 1,966 | ch-BCF Atkins Open | D38 |
| Aug 2023 | Anthony C P Milnes | 1,943 | Berkshire Berks & Bucks Open B | A03 |
| Jan 2024 | Ben Keohane | 1,937 | Hastings Weekend Open A | C20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 111th ch-GBR Major Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,016 |
| ch-BCF PM U2050 Open | 2024 | 6 | 4 | 1,907 |
| Berkshire Berks & Bucks Open B | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1,732 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Major Open | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1,863 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,846 |
| ch-BCF AM Open | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,838 |
| ch-BCF Atkins Open | 2024 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,117 |
| Hastings Weekend Open A | 2024 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,149 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josh Sharma's chess games?
62 games by Josh Sharma, from Oct 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 Josh Sharma has played.
What does Josh Sharma play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Josh Sharma opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josh Sharma answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Josh Sharma play as White?
As White, Josh Sharma's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josh Sharma play as Black?
As Black, Josh Sharma most often plays: Italian Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Josh Sharma's FIDE rating?
Josh Sharma is currently rated 1,970 in classical chess, 1,638 in rapid and 1,759 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,042 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Josh Sharma played?
Our database contains 62 games by Josh Sharma, covering Oct 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 23 draws, 18 losses (33.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josh Sharma?
62 games by Josh Sharma 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.