Prepare against Joshua Pink
United Kingdom · World #46,734 classical · FIDE ID 424790
When preparing against Joshua Pink, expect 1.e4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Pawn Game as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 317 games by Joshua Pink, covering Mar 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Joshua Pink's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joshua Pink 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 | 1,906 | 1,952 | Mar 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,918 | 1,965 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,763 | 1,965 | Sep 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 317 | 131 | 81 | 105 | 41.3% |
| As White | 160 | 72 | 39 | 49 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 157 | 59 | 42 | 56 | 37.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joshua Pink's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joshua Pink's side.
First moves as White (160 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 109 | 68.1% | 53.2% |
| d4 | 21 | 13.1% | 64.3% |
| Nc3 | 15 | 9.4% | 70.0% |
| f4 | 7 | 4.4% | 42.9% |
| c3 | 5 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
| d3 | 2 | 1.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 53.2% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Pink usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Pink usually continues Nf3 (47.1% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Pink usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 64.3% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Pink usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Pink usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Pink usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 35 | 47.3% | 54.3% |
| d6 | 17 | 23.0% | 41.2% |
| c6 | 17 | 23.0% | 47.1% |
| b6 | 3 | 4.1% | 83.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 64.3% | 54.2% |
| d5 | 14 | 25.0% | 67.9% |
| d6 | 3 | 5.4% | 16.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 3.6% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Joshua Pink's chess games
All 317 games by Joshua Pink in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - Sep 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: 131 wins, 81 draws, 105 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 16 | 8/2/6 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| C00 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 13 | 8/4/1 | 61.5% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Saragossa Opening | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 8/1/9 | 44.4% |
| A82 | King's Pawn Game | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A20 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A65 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Lewis Martin | 2,256 | chT4S-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | B12 |
| Mar 2024 | Jon P Manley | 2,167 | British Rapidplay | A82 |
| Jan 2017 | Sacha Brozel | 2,132 | chT4S-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | A47 |
| Aug 2015 | Oliver A Jackson | 2,132 | 102nd ch-GBR Major | C00 |
| Mar 2024 | Charles Pickard | 2,121 | British Rapidplay | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 11 | 7 | 1,989 |
| chT4S-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,930 |
| chT4S-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | 2017 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,979 |
| British Rapidplay | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,068 |
| 102nd ch-GBR Major | 2015 | 11 | 6 | 2,010 |
| chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,011 |
| Gibraltar Amateur Open A | 2019 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,963 |
| chT4-BCF 1516 (4NCL) | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,983 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joshua Pink's chess games?
317 games by Joshua Pink, from Mar 2012 to Sep 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 Pink has played.
What does Joshua Pink play on the first move as White?
Across 160 games with White in our database, Joshua Pink opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.Nc3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joshua Pink answers 1...e5 (47% of games), 1...d6 (23% of games), 1...c6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Joshua Pink play as White?
As White, Joshua Pink's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (16 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 160 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joshua Pink play as Black?
As Black, Joshua Pink most often plays: Benoni Defense (18 games, 44.4% win rate); King's Pawn Game (16 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 157 games.
What is Joshua Pink's FIDE rating?
Joshua Pink is currently rated 1,906 in classical chess, 1,918 in rapid and 1,763 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,952 (Mar 2016).
How many games has Joshua Pink played?
Our database contains 317 games by Joshua Pink, covering Mar 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 131 wins, 81 draws, 105 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joshua Pink?
317 games by Joshua Pink 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.