Prepare against Joshua Burnton

United Kingdom · World #42,379 classical · FIDE ID 343401317

When preparing against Joshua Burnton, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).

Our database contains 57 games by Joshua Burnton, covering Dec 2021 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Joshua Burnton's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joshua Burnton 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joshua Burnton's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joshua Burnton's side.

First moves as White (29 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 57.4% score
  • …c5 (37% of these games) — Burnton usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
  • …e5 (33% of these games) — Burnton usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
  • …e6 (7% of these games) — Burnton usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
• 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 100.0% score
  • …d5 (50% of these games) — Burnton usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
  • …Nc6 (50% of these games) — Burnton usually continues d4 (100.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)

Joshua Burnton's chess games

All 57 games by Joshua Burnton in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2021 - Sep 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, 10 draws, 20 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Joshua Burnton's chess games?

57 games by Joshua Burnton, from Dec 2021 to Sep 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 Burnton has played.

What does Joshua Burnton play on the first move as White?

Across 29 games with White in our database, Joshua Burnton opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joshua Burnton answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).

What openings does Joshua Burnton play as White?

As White, Joshua Burnton's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Joshua Burnton play as Black?

As Black, Joshua Burnton most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.

What is Joshua Burnton's FIDE rating?

Joshua Burnton is currently rated 1,925 in classical chess, 1,849 in rapid and 1,832 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,925 (Sep 2026).

How many games has Joshua Burnton played?

Our database contains 57 games by Joshua Burnton, covering Dec 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 10 draws, 20 losses (47.4% win rate).

How do I prepare against Joshua Burnton?

57 games by Joshua Burnton 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.

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