Prepare against Joshua Christie
FM · Jamaica · World #7,432 classical · FIDE ID 7402074
When preparing against Joshua Christie, expect 1.d4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Winawer Variation as Black, 35.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 273 games by Joshua Christie, covering Nov 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Joshua Christie's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joshua Christie 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 | 2,216 | 2,294 | May 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,242 | 2,242 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,345 | 2,345 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 273 | 125 | 48 | 100 | 45.8% |
| As White | 132 | 66 | 27 | 39 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 141 | 59 | 21 | 61 | 41.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joshua Christie's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joshua Christie's side.
First moves as White (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 93 | 70.5% | 64.0% |
| Nf3 | 32 | 24.2% | 53.1% |
| c4 | 7 | 5.3% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 64.0% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Christie usually continues c4 (59.2% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Christie usually continues c4 (69.2% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Christie usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 53.1% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Christie usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Christie usually continues b3 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Christie usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 59 | 83.1% | 50.8% |
| e5 | 9 | 12.7% | 27.8% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 97.4% | 59.2% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Joshua Christie's chess games
All 273 games by Joshua Christie in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - 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: 125 wins, 48 draws, 100 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Catalan | 21 | 10/5/6 | 47.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 19 | 14/2/3 | 73.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 20 | 7/2/11 | 35.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 6/0/6 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E11 | Catalan | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | 2,562 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
| Feb 2025 | JC Ibarra Jerez | 2,559 | Titled Tue Early | A04 |
| Mar 2022 | Rudik Makarian | 2,514 | Titled Tue Late | D35 |
| Feb 2025 | Jakub Kosakowski | 2,511 | Titled Tue Early | A00 |
| Jan 2025 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 2,484 | Titled Tue Early | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 83 | 46 | 2,357 |
| XXV JCC Santo Domingo 2026 - Rápida Masculino | 2026 | 15 | 8 | 2,300 |
| XXV JCC Santo Domingo 2026 - Blitz Masculino | 2026 | 15 | 10 | 2,377 |
| 24th chT-Caribbean | 2023 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,460 |
| 24th chT-Caribbean Rapid | 2023 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,261 |
| ch-Central America 24th | 2023 | 11 | 6 | 2,141 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,166 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 11 | 6 | 2,351 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joshua Christie's chess games?
273 games by Joshua Christie, from Nov 2014 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 Christie has played.
What does Joshua Christie play on the first move as White?
Across 132 games with White in our database, Joshua Christie opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joshua Christie answers 1...e6 (83% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Joshua Christie play as White?
As White, Joshua Christie's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 73.7% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 58.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 132 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joshua Christie play as Black?
As Black, Joshua Christie most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (20 games, 35.0% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 30.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (12 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 141 games.
What is Joshua Christie's FIDE rating?
Joshua Christie is currently rated 2,216 in classical chess, 2,242 in rapid and 2,345 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,294 (May 2023).
How many games has Joshua Christie played?
Our database contains 273 games by Joshua Christie, covering Nov 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 125 wins, 48 draws, 100 losses (45.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joshua Christie?
273 games by Joshua Christie 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.