Prepare against Joshua McKenna
United Kingdom · World #94,426 classical · FIDE ID 1802500
When preparing against Joshua McKenna, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (84%).
Our database contains 101 games by Joshua McKenna, covering May 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Joshua McKenna's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joshua McKenna 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 | 1,745 | 1,790 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,780 | 1,780 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 29 | 15 | 57 | 28.7% |
| As White | 49 | 14 | 8 | 27 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 52 | 15 | 7 | 30 | 28.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joshua McKenna's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joshua McKenna's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 87.8% | 34.9% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 12.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 34.9% score
- …c5 (26% of these games) — McKenna usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — McKenna usually continues Nf3 (27.8% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — McKenna usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — McKenna usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — McKenna usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — McKenna usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 14 | 56.0% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 8 | 32.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 84.2% | 34.4% |
| d5 | 3 | 15.8% | 66.7% |
Joshua McKenna's chess games
All 101 games by Joshua McKenna in the Chess.ceo database (May 2022 - 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: 29 wins, 15 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Rudy Van Kemenade | 1,926 | 20th South Wales Int | E71 |
| Jul 2022 | Dominic V Gibbs | 1,873 | 17th South Wales Open | A16 |
| Jul 2024 | Luoke Wang | 1,867 | ch-BCF PM U2050 Open | E51 |
| Apr 2025 | Jon Tuson | 1,806 | 69th ch-WLS | B07 |
| Jul 2024 | Oliver Harrison | 1,783 | ch-BCF PM U2050 Open | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19th South Wales Open | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,703 |
| 18th South Wales Open | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 1,648 |
| 17th South Wales Open | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,793 |
| 20th South Wales Int | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 1,717 |
| 21st South Wales Int 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,678 |
| ch-British Universities | 2022 | 7 | 2 | 1,390 |
| ch-WLS B 68th | 2024 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,900 |
| ch-WLS 67th | 2023 | 6 | 0 | 1,552 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joshua McKenna's chess games?
101 games by Joshua McKenna, from May 2022 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 McKenna has played.
What does Joshua McKenna play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Joshua McKenna opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joshua McKenna answers 1...c6 (56% of games), 1...d6 (32% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games).
What openings does Joshua McKenna play as White?
As White, Joshua McKenna's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joshua McKenna play as Black?
As Black, Joshua McKenna most often plays: Pirc Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Joshua McKenna's FIDE rating?
Joshua McKenna is currently rated 1,745 in classical chess and 1,780 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,790 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Joshua McKenna played?
Our database contains 101 games by Joshua McKenna, covering May 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 15 draws, 57 losses (28.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joshua McKenna?
101 games by Joshua McKenna 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.