Prepare against Joshua Langford
New Zealand · World #26,613 classical · FIDE ID 4314557
Our database contains 92 games by Joshua Langford, covering Feb 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Joshua Langford's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joshua Langford 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 | 2,007 | 2,007 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,865 | 1,868 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,848 | 1,868 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 39 | 22 | 31 | 42.4% |
| As White | 49 | 21 | 8 | 20 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 43 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joshua Langford's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joshua Langford's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 100.0% | 51.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 51.0% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Langford usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Langford usually continues Nf3 (77.8% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Langford usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 17 | 89.5% | 55.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 50.0% | 71.4% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 50.0% | 64.3% |
Joshua Langford's chess games
All 92 games by Joshua Langford in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2021 - 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: 39 wins, 22 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Anthony F Ker | 2,293 | Wellington Open | B13 |
| Apr 2021 | Michael V R Steadman | 2,157 | ch-North Island | A00 |
| Jul 2026 | Zachary Yu | 2,059 | Peter Stuart Memorial Open 2026 | B90 |
| Jul 2026 | Jenith Wiratunga | 2,031 | Peter Stuart Memorial Open 2026 | B30 |
| Apr 2022 | David Cilia Vincenti | 2,031 | Wellington Open | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 129th NZL-ch Open | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,871 |
| 130th ch-NZL Open A | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,941 |
| ch-North Island | 2021 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,787 |
| Wellington Mazur Memorial | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,113 |
| ch-NZL U18 Open | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,606 |
| 132nd ch-NZL Rapid | 2025 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,890 |
| 44th Henderson Trusts Open A | 2022 | 6 | 4 | 2,018 |
| Peter Stuart Memorial Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 5 | 2,288 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joshua Langford's chess games?
92 games by Joshua Langford, from Feb 2021 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 Langford has played.
What does Joshua Langford play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Joshua Langford opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joshua Langford answers 1...c6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Joshua Langford play as White?
As White, Joshua Langford's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joshua Langford play as Black?
As Black, Joshua Langford most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Joshua Langford's FIDE rating?
Joshua Langford is currently rated 2,007 in classical chess, 1,865 in rapid and 1,848 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,007 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Joshua Langford played?
Our database contains 92 games by Joshua Langford, covering Feb 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 22 draws, 31 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joshua Langford?
92 games by Joshua Langford 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.