Prepare against Joshua Medina
CM · TTO · World #33,172 classical · FIDE ID 7706030
Our database contains 137 games by Joshua Medina, covering Feb 2020 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Joshua Medina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joshua Medina 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 | 1,968 | 2,019 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,885 | 1,964 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,878 | 1,878 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 137 | 36 | 11 | 90 | 26.3% |
| As White | 66 | 19 | 5 | 42 | 28.8% |
| As Black | 71 | 17 | 6 | 48 | 23.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joshua Medina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joshua Medina's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 65 | 98.5% | 31.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 31.5% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Medina usually continues Nf3 (29.6% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Medina usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Medina usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Medina usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 70.0% | 41.1% |
| e5 | 12 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 66.7% | 7.1% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 33.3% | 28.6% |
Joshua Medina's chess games
All 137 games by Joshua Medina in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2020 - 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: 36 wins, 11 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Wang,K | 2,341 | 1st 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | B90 |
| Dec 2024 | Stanislav Tsyhanchuk | 2,273 | Titled Tue Early | B33 |
| Dec 2024 | J Sobek | 2,192 | Titled Tue Late | B90 |
| Jun 2026 | Kim,Thomas Jakob | 2,157 | 1st 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | B33 |
| Dec 2024 | Juan Jacobo Bolanos Lopez | 2,128 | Titled Tue Late | B41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 53 | 10.5 | 1,890 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,941 |
| World Cup U14 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 4 | 1,504 |
| ch-TTO | 2025 | 10 | 5 | 2,020 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 2 | 1,846 |
| 31st ch-Pan American Hybrid U14 | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,241 |
| World ol U16 | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 1,756 |
| American World Cup Q Prelim | 2021 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,482 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joshua Medina's chess games?
137 games by Joshua Medina, from Feb 2020 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 Medina has played.
What does Joshua Medina play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Joshua Medina opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joshua Medina answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Joshua Medina play as White?
As White, Joshua Medina's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joshua Medina play as Black?
As Black, Joshua Medina most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Joshua Medina's FIDE rating?
Joshua Medina is currently rated 1,968 in classical chess, 1,885 in rapid and 1,878 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,019 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Joshua Medina played?
Our database contains 137 games by Joshua Medina, covering Feb 2020 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 11 draws, 90 losses (26.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joshua Medina?
137 games by Joshua Medina 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.