Prepare against Joshua Altman
CM · United Kingdom · World #5,982 classical · FIDE ID 426210
Our database contains 766 games by Joshua Altman, covering Dec 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Joshua Altman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joshua Altman 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 | 2,248 | 2,248 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,028 | 2,028 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,009 | 2,028 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 766 | 286 | 112 | 368 | 37.3% |
| As White | 379 | 165 | 56 | 158 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 387 | 121 | 56 | 210 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joshua Altman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joshua Altman's side.
First moves as White (379 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 271 | 71.5% | 50.9% |
| e4 | 71 | 18.7% | 44.4% |
| Nf3 | 24 | 6.3% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 13 | 3.4% | 57.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 50.9% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Altman usually continues c4 (49.1% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Altman usually continues c4 (57.3% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Altman usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 44.4% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Altman usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Altman usually continues Nf3 (46.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Altman usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (190 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 133 | 70.0% | 36.8% |
| c5 | 45 | 23.7% | 40.0% |
| Nc6 | 9 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.1% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 94 | 75.2% | 35.1% |
| e6 | 18 | 14.4% | 61.1% |
| c5 | 10 | 8.0% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Joshua Altman's chess games
All 766 games by Joshua Altman in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2012 - 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: 286 wins, 112 draws, 368 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 45 | 18/5/22 | 40.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 40 | 22/4/14 | 55.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 29 | 9/5/15 | 31.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 23 | 11/1/11 | 47.8% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 21 | 9/3/9 | 42.9% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 16 | 10/0/6 | 62.5% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 52 | 16/8/28 | 30.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 32 | 11/3/18 | 34.4% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 30 | 9/5/16 | 30.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 30 | 13/2/15 | 43.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 23 | 5/7/11 | 21.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 19 | 4/3/12 | 21.1% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 14 | 4/0/10 | 28.6% |
| A17 | English Opening | 13 | 4/0/9 | 30.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,700 | Titled Tue Late | A40 |
| Jul 2021 | Eric Hansen | 2,606 | Titled Tue | E61 |
| Aug 2021 | Federico Perez Ponsa | 2,554 | Titled Tue | D41 |
| Mar 2021 | Kateryna Lagno | 2,546 | Titled Tue | D80 |
| Mar 2022 | Daniel Dardha | 2,540 | Titled Tue Late | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 498 | 234 | 2,248 |
| 18th PNWCC Online Blitz JP | 2020 | 11 | 5 | 2,190 |
| Wch U08 | 2012 | 10 | 5 | 1,731 |
| Budapest FS08 FM-B | 2013 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,658 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2014 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,905 |
| Sunningdale e2e4 Open 04 | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,900 |
| Brighton e2e4 Major E | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,424 |
| Wch U10 | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,873 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joshua Altman's chess games?
766 games by Joshua Altman, from Dec 2012 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 Joshua Altman has played.
What does Joshua Altman play on the first move as White?
Across 379 games with White in our database, Joshua Altman opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joshua Altman answers 1...e6 (70% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...Nc6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games).
What openings does Joshua Altman play as White?
As White, Joshua Altman's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (45 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (40 games, 55.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (29 games, 31.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 379 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joshua Altman play as Black?
As Black, Joshua Altman most often plays: French: Classical Variation (52 games, 30.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (32 games, 34.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (30 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 387 games.
What is Joshua Altman's FIDE rating?
Joshua Altman is currently rated 2,248 in classical chess, 2,028 in rapid and 2,009 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,248 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Joshua Altman played?
Our database contains 766 games by Joshua Altman, covering Dec 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 286 wins, 112 draws, 368 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joshua Altman?
766 games by Joshua Altman 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.