Prepare against Joshua Davidsson
Iceland · World #93,279 classical · FIDE ID 2311631
When preparing against Joshua Davidsson, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 50 games by Joshua Davidsson, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joshua Davidsson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joshua Davidsson 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 | 1,749 | 1,749 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,660 | 1,660 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,659 | 1,660 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 19 | 6 | 25 | 38.0% |
| As White | 26 | 13 | 2 | 11 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 24 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joshua Davidsson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joshua Davidsson's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 96.2% | 54.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 54.0% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Davidsson usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Davidsson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Davidsson usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Davidsson usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 6 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
Joshua Davidsson's chess games
All 50 games by Joshua Davidsson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2015 - 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: 19 wins, 6 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | William Sandberg Olsen | 1,716 | Reykjavik Open | C46 |
| Sep 2017 | Ingvar Egill Vignisson | 1,670 | Reykjavik Taflfelag Open | B95 |
| Mar 2016 | Robert Luu | 1,599 | Reykjavik Open | B01 |
| Mar 2015 | Federico D'Aste | 1,499 | Reykjavik Open | C50 |
| Nov 2019 | Arnar Ingi Njardarson | 1,381 | Reykjavik Taflfelag Open | B28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2016 | 19 | 5 | 1,528 |
| Reykjavik Taflfelag Open | 2019 | 13 | 7 | 1,787 |
| Reykjavik TR CC Opinn | 2018 | 7 | 6 | 1,549 |
| Reykjavik Congress | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,460 |
| Sweden-Iceland m U20 | 2015 | 4 | 0 | 1,079 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joshua Davidsson's chess games?
50 games by Joshua Davidsson, from Apr 2015 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 Davidsson has played.
What does Joshua Davidsson play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Joshua Davidsson opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joshua Davidsson answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Joshua Davidsson play as White?
As White, Joshua Davidsson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joshua Davidsson play as Black?
As Black, Joshua Davidsson most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Joshua Davidsson's FIDE rating?
Joshua Davidsson is currently rated 1,749 in classical chess, 1,660 in rapid and 1,659 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,749 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Joshua Davidsson played?
Our database contains 50 games by Joshua Davidsson, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 6 draws, 25 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joshua Davidsson?
50 games by Joshua Davidsson 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.