Prepare against Joshua Christensen
Australia · World #85,261 classical · FIDE ID 3205371
When preparing against Joshua Christensen, expect 1.d4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (34% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (87%).
Our database contains 101 games by Joshua Christensen, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joshua Christensen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joshua Christensen 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 | 1,773 | 2,007 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,879 | 1,879 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,812 | 1,862 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 34 | 16 | 51 | 33.7% |
| As White | 49 | 17 | 8 | 24 | 34.7% |
| As Black | 52 | 17 | 8 | 27 | 32.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joshua Christensen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joshua Christensen's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 36 | 73.5% | 38.9% |
| e4 | 9 | 18.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 38.9% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Christensen usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Christensen usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (3% of these games) — Christensen usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Christensen usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Christensen usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Christensen usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 34.5% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 24.1% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 6 | 20.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 6 | 20.7% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 86.7% | 46.2% |
| f5 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
Joshua Christensen's chess games
All 101 games by Joshua Christensen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 34 wins, 16 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D44 | Slav Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A24 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D61 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2007 | Domagoj Dragicevic | 2,196 | Sydney Open | B23 |
| Apr 2007 | Kumar Saha Uttam | 2,016 | Sydney Open | D30 |
| Apr 2010 | Sue Yuchan Maroroa | 1,945 | Sydney Open | B10 |
| Jan 2011 | Tony J Davis | 1,895 | ch-AUS Major | D44 |
| Apr 2010 | Levi Descallar | 1,821 | 48th Doeberl Cup Major | D52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUS Major | 2011 | 28 | 13 | 1,686 |
| Sydney Open | 2010 | 18 | 6 | 1,898 |
| ch-AUS Minor | 2008 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,782 |
| Sydney Open A | 2013 | 9 | 2 | 1,851 |
| Sydney Open B | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 1,866 |
| Adelaide Checkmate Open | 2008 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,612 |
| 48th Doeberl Cup Major | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 1,828 |
| 1st DSOL 06 Liga Gr-C | 2020 | 6 | 3 | 1,543 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joshua Christensen's chess games?
101 games by Joshua Christensen, from Jul 2007 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 Joshua Christensen has played.
What does Joshua Christensen play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Joshua Christensen opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joshua Christensen answers 1...d5 (34% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (87% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games).
What openings does Joshua Christensen play as White?
As White, Joshua Christensen's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joshua Christensen play as Black?
As Black, Joshua Christensen most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Joshua Christensen's FIDE rating?
Joshua Christensen is currently rated 1,773 in classical chess, 1,879 in rapid and 1,812 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,007 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Joshua Christensen played?
Our database contains 101 games by Joshua Christensen, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 16 draws, 51 losses (33.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joshua Christensen?
101 games by Joshua Christensen 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.