Prepare against Joshua Sinanan
United States · World #17,565 classical · FIDE ID 2027593
Our database contains 263 games by Joshua Sinanan, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joshua Sinanan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joshua Sinanan 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 | 2,079 | 2,276 | Jan 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 263 | 98 | 77 | 88 | 37.3% |
| As White | 143 | 58 | 42 | 43 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 120 | 40 | 35 | 45 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joshua Sinanan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joshua Sinanan's side.
First moves as White (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 86 | 60.1% | 59.3% |
| Nf3 | 55 | 38.5% | 50.9% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 59.3% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Sinanan usually continues c4 (59.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Sinanan usually continues c4 (52.6% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Sinanan usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 38% of White games, 50.9% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Sinanan usually continues c4 (44.6% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Sinanan usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Sinanan usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 50 | 86.2% | 56.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 10.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 100.0% | 48.6% |
Joshua Sinanan's chess games
All 263 games by Joshua Sinanan in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 98 wins, 77 draws, 88 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 23 | 6/9/8 | 26.1% |
| E05 | Catalan | 21 | 8/5/8 | 38.1% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| A16 | English Opening | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 24 | 12/3/9 | 50.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| E05 | Catalan | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2007 | Emory Tate | 2,406 | Las Vegas National Open | B43 |
| Feb 2009 | Katerina Rohonyan | 2,337 | ch-Washington State | A34 |
| Nov 2008 | David Roper | 2,310 | ch-Washington Class Master | A87 |
| Sep 2012 | Robby Adamson | 2,308 | USA tt | A90 |
| Nov 2008 | Ignacio Perez | 2,306 | ch-Washington Class Master | E97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Washington State | 2017 | 53 | 24.5 | 2,231 |
| USA tt | 2013 | 35 | 18.5 | 2,250 |
| ch-Washington Class Master | 2012 | 23 | 14.5 | 2,319 |
| ch-Washington State Premier | 2016 | 18 | 10 | 2,150 |
| Washington Open | 2015 | 15 | 9 | 2,241 |
| Las Vegas National Open | 2010 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,314 |
| Vancouver Open | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,241 |
| London Classic Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,220 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joshua Sinanan's chess games?
263 games by Joshua Sinanan, from Oct 2006 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 Sinanan has played.
What does Joshua Sinanan play on the first move as White?
Across 143 games with White in our database, Joshua Sinanan opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.Nf3 (38% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joshua Sinanan answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Joshua Sinanan play as White?
As White, Joshua Sinanan's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (23 games, 26.1% win rate); Catalan (21 games, 38.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 143 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joshua Sinanan play as Black?
As Black, Joshua Sinanan most often plays: Sicilian (24 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (16 games, 43.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 120 games.
What is Joshua Sinanan's FIDE rating?
Joshua Sinanan is currently rated 2,079 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,276 (Jan 2011).
How many games has Joshua Sinanan played?
Our database contains 263 games by Joshua Sinanan, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 98 wins, 77 draws, 88 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joshua Sinanan?
263 games by Joshua Sinanan 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.