Prepare against Joshua Sherman
Canada · World #95,750 classical · FIDE ID 2606305
When preparing against Joshua Sherman, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 71 games by Joshua Sherman, covering Sep 2025 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joshua Sherman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joshua Sherman 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 | 1,742 | 1,837 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,845 | 1,846 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,735 | 1,735 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 32 | 17 | 22 | 45.1% |
| As White | 41 | 19 | 11 | 11 | 46.3% |
| As Black | 30 | 13 | 6 | 11 | 43.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joshua Sherman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joshua Sherman's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 40 | 97.6% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Sherman usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Sherman usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Sherman usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Sherman usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 75.0% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 18.8% | 83.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Joshua Sherman's chess games
All 71 games by Joshua Sherman in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2025 - Jul 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: 32 wins, 17 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Borg Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D07 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A86 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | Yuanling Yuan | 2,202 | ch-Scarborough CC | B70 |
| Feb 2008 | Inigo Assaripallam | 2,092 | Guelph Winter Pro Am U2100 | C01 |
| Jan 2008 | Francis Inigo | 2,092 | Guelph Winter Pro Am | C01 |
| Jun 2009 | Andrew Picana | 2,079 | Scarborough CC Spring Open | C41 |
| Sep 2007 | Rick Garel | 1,989 | Toronto Howard Ridout Swiss | A16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Scarborough CC reserves | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 1,772 |
| Scarborough CC Spring Swiss | 2008 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,606 |
| Toronto Howard Ridout Swiss | 2007 | 7 | 4 | 1,984 |
| Toronto Howard Ridout Open | 2009 | 6 | 4 | 1,884 |
| ch-Scarborough CC | 2008 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,979 |
| ch-Scarborough CC Reserves | 2011 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,015 |
| Scarborough CC Early Summer | 2008 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,801 |
| Scarborough CC Early Summer Swiss | 2007 | 5 | 3 | 1,845 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joshua Sherman's chess games?
71 games by Joshua Sherman, from Sep 2025 to Jul 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 Sherman has played.
What does Joshua Sherman play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Joshua Sherman opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joshua Sherman answers 1...e5 (75% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Joshua Sherman play as White?
As White, Joshua Sherman's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (9 games, 22.2% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joshua Sherman play as Black?
As Black, Joshua Sherman most often plays: Philidor (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Albin Countergambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Joshua Sherman's FIDE rating?
Joshua Sherman is currently rated 1,742 in classical chess, 1,845 in rapid and 1,735 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,837 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Joshua Sherman played?
Our database contains 71 games by Joshua Sherman, covering Sep 2025 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 17 draws, 22 losses (45.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joshua Sherman?
71 games by Joshua Sherman 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.