Prepare against Joshua Culbert
Australia · World #49,814 classical · FIDE ID 3229459
When preparing against Joshua Culbert, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Joshua Culbert, covering Feb 2016 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Joshua Culbert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joshua Culbert 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 | 1,895 | 1,956 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,905 | 1,923 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,867 | 1,898 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 36.7% |
| As White | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 53.3% |
| As Black | 15 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 20.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2016-2026): 254 rated games against 175 different opponents, across 39 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 228 | 121 | 29 | 78 | 53.1% | 1,713 | 1,781 | 11 |
| Rapid | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 52.9% | 1,638 | 1,756 | 7 |
| Blitz | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 55.6% | 1,606 | 1,650 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 97 | 28 | 13 | 56 | 28.9% |
| Against lower-rated | 130 | 92 | 17 | 21 | 70.8% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 3 vs FM · 5 vs CM · 1 vs WIM · 4 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
3 tournament wins from 38 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 55 | 27 | 9 | 19 | 1,756 | 1,814 |
| 2025 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1,741 | 1,981 |
| 2021 | 32 | 21 | 4 | 7 | 1,720 | 1,895 |
| 2020 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 1,689 | 1,874 |
| 2019 | 30 | 17 | 4 | 9 | 1,640 | 1,758 |
| 2018 | 25 | 14 | 3 | 8 | 1,742 | 1,825 |
| 2017 | 28 | 15 | 4 | 9 | 1,646 | 1,720 |
| 2016 | 66 | 29 | 6 | 31 | 1,682 | 1,618 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joshua Culbert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joshua Culbert's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 63.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 63.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Culbert usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Culbert usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Culbert usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 100.0% | 28.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Joshua Culbert's chess games
All 30 games by Joshua Culbert in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2016 - Nov 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: 11 wins, 5 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Daniel Poberezovsky | 1,996 | MCC Classic Round Robin | B40 |
| Oct 2026 | Wilbur Hong | 1,953 | MCC Classic Round Robin | B00 |
| Apr 2026 | Cunmeng Wang | 1,943 | 2026 Melbourne International Open | Amateurs | C85 |
| Apr 2026 | Vidushi Dissanayake | 1,820 | 2026 Melbourne International Open | Amateurs | B13 |
| Apr 2026 | David Esposito | 1,789 | 2026 Melbourne International Open | Amateurs | D34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Melbourne International Open | Amateurs | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,911 |
| MCC Classic Round Robin | 2026 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,871 |
| 2026 Melbourne International Open | Rapid | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,625 |
| 2026 Melbourne International Open | Blitz | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,549 |
| 2026 Greg Hjorth Open | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,923 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joshua Culbert's chess games?
30 games by Joshua Culbert, from Feb 2016 to Nov 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 Culbert has played.
What does Joshua Culbert play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Joshua Culbert opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joshua Culbert answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Joshua Culbert play as White?
As White, Joshua Culbert's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joshua Culbert play as Black?
As Black, Joshua Culbert most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Vienna Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Joshua Culbert's FIDE rating?
Joshua Culbert is currently rated 1,895 in classical chess, 1,905 in rapid and 1,867 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,956 (May 2026).
How many games has Joshua Culbert played?
Our database contains 30 games by Joshua Culbert, covering Feb 2016 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 5 draws, 13 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joshua Culbert?
30 games by Joshua Culbert 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.