Prepare against Joshua Terry
CM · Canada · World #15,634 classical · FIDE ID 2645505
When preparing against Joshua Terry, expect 1.d4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 31 games by Joshua Terry, covering Aug 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Joshua Terry's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joshua Terry 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 | 2,099 | 2,213 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,185 | 2,213 | Dec 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,235 | 2,235 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 10 | 6 | 15 | 32.3% |
| As White | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joshua Terry's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joshua Terry's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 68.8% | 31.8% |
| c4 | 3 | 18.8% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 31.8% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Terry usually continues c4 (31.3% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Terry usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Terry usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 19% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Terry usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Terry usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 1 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Joshua Terry's chess games
All 31 games by Joshua Terry in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2022 - 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: 10 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A62 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | David H. Cummings | 2,252 | Royal City Masters | E90 |
| Mar 2024 | Daniel Abrahams | 2,166 | Canadian zt | A31 |
| Mar 2024 | Ryan Campbell | 2,064 | Canadian zt | E49 |
| Apr 2024 | Max England | 2,020 | Canadian zt | E60 |
| Aug 2025 | James Windram | 1,984 | Royal City Masters | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian zt | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,141 |
| Canadian Closed 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,057 |
| Royal City Masters | 2025 | 8 | 2 | 1,976 |
| 126th US Open 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1,823 |
| ch-Canadian Open | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 2,010 |
| Canadian Open Zonal 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,722 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joshua Terry's chess games?
31 games by Joshua Terry, from Aug 2022 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 Terry has played.
What does Joshua Terry play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Joshua Terry opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joshua Terry answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games).
What openings does Joshua Terry play as White?
As White, Joshua Terry's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joshua Terry play as Black?
As Black, Joshua Terry most often plays: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Joshua Terry's FIDE rating?
Joshua Terry is currently rated 2,099 in classical chess, 2,185 in rapid and 2,235 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,213 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Joshua Terry played?
Our database contains 31 games by Joshua Terry, covering Aug 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joshua Terry?
31 games by Joshua Terry 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.