Prepare against Joshua Meng
United States · World #15,428 classical · FIDE ID 30977401
When preparing against Joshua Meng, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 33 games by Joshua Meng, covering Jul 2021 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Joshua Meng's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joshua Meng 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 | 2,102 | 2,145 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 9 | 6 | 18 | 27.3% |
| As White | 18 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joshua Meng's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joshua Meng's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 94.4% | 29.4% |
| b3 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 29.4% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Meng usually continues Nc3 (10.0% score)
- …c6 (24% of these games) — Meng usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Meng usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.b3 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Meng usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 87.5% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Joshua Meng's chess games
All 33 games by Joshua Meng in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2021 - Oct 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: 9 wins, 6 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% | |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% | |
| B72 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Rohith Kaliyur | 2,117 | 81st Texas State & Amateur Championship | Championship | — |
| May 2026 | Srikar Kandikayala | 2,082 | 81st Texas State & Amateur Championship | Championship | — |
| May 2026 | Emerson Aurelius Johnson | 2,076 | 81st Texas State & Amateur Championship | Championship | — |
| Jul 2024 | Isuru Alahakoon | 1,951 | Titled Tue Early | B01 |
| May 2026 | Alois Tadiwa Chipfurutse | 1,845 | 81st Texas State & Amateur Championship | Championship | — |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 16 | 4 | 1,999 |
| RBI Open Qualifier 2 | 2020 | 10 | 3 | 1,606 |
| 81st Texas State & Amateur Championship | Championship | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 2,317 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joshua Meng's chess games?
33 games by Joshua Meng, from Jul 2021 to Oct 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 Meng has played.
What does Joshua Meng play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Joshua Meng opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.b3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joshua Meng answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d6 (29% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Joshua Meng play as White?
As White, Joshua Meng's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joshua Meng play as Black?
As Black, Joshua Meng most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Joshua Meng's FIDE rating?
Joshua Meng is currently rated 2,102 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,145 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Joshua Meng played?
Our database contains 33 games by Joshua Meng, covering Jul 2021 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 6 draws, 18 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joshua Meng?
33 games by Joshua Meng 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.