Prepare against Joy Idara EMMANUEL
NGA · World #9,561 classical · FIDE ID 8513023
When preparing against Joy Idara EMMANUEL, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 30 games by Joy Idara EMMANUEL, covering Oct 2021 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Joy Idara EMMANUEL's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joy Idara EMMANUEL 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 | 2,177 | 2,189 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,093 | 2,116 | Sep 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,003 | 2,076 | Apr 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 40.0% |
| As White | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 37.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2021-2026): 301 rated games against 184 different opponents, across 38 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 220 | 124 | 39 | 57 | 56.4% | 2,025 | 2,120 | 10 |
| Rapid | 49 | 38 | 1 | 10 | 77.6% | 1,868 | 2,047 | 9 |
| Blitz | 32 | 18 | 1 | 13 | 56.3% | 1,972 | 1,934 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 72 | 27 | 16 | 29 | 37.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 164 | 105 | 18 | 41 | 64.0% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs GM · 3 vs IM · 14 vs FM · 6 vs CM · 1 vs WIM · 2 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
5 tournament wins from 34 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 22 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 2,108 | 2,128 |
| 2025 | 34 | 23 | 5 | 6 | 2,033 | 2,206 |
| 2024 | 49 | 31 | 6 | 12 | 1,982 | 2,096 |
| 2023 | 66 | 41 | 9 | 16 | 1,976 | 2,094 |
| 2022 | 100 | 60 | 11 | 29 | 1,967 | 2,053 |
| 2021 | 30 | 14 | 7 | 9 | 2,023 | 2,052 |
Where Joy Idara EMMANUEL has played
Nigeria (37) · Algeria (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joy Idara EMMANUEL's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joy Idara EMMANUEL's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 100.0% | 53.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.6% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — EMMANUEL usually continues c3 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (36% of these games) — EMMANUEL usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — EMMANUEL usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Joy Idara EMMANUEL's chess games
All 30 games by Joy Idara EMMANUEL in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 12 wins, 6 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C76 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Bomo Lovet Kigigha | 2,250 | Nigeria Chess Olympiad Qualifiers 2026 | Open | A16 |
| May 2026 | Tersee Ferdinand NYUIMA | 2,238 | Nigeria Chess Olympiad Qualifiers 2026 | Open | B12 |
| May 2026 | Abiola Daniel AKINSEYE | 2,186 | Nigeria Chess Olympiad Qualifiers 2026 | Open | E63 |
| Nov 2022 | Tarik Hallal | 1,890 | ch-Africa U20 | B99 |
| Nov 2022 | Mohanned Zouari | 1,661 | ch-Africa U20 | B27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria Chess Olympiad Qualifiers 2026 | Open | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,134 |
| ch-Africa U20 | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,893 |
| Kasparov CF University Cup | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,255 |
| Lagos South West Open | 2023 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,966 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joy Idara EMMANUEL's chess games?
30 games by Joy Idara EMMANUEL, from Oct 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 Joy Idara EMMANUEL has played.
What does Joy Idara EMMANUEL play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Joy Idara EMMANUEL opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joy Idara EMMANUEL answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games).
What openings does Joy Idara EMMANUEL play as White?
As White, Joy Idara EMMANUEL's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joy Idara EMMANUEL play as Black?
As Black, Joy Idara EMMANUEL most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Joy Idara EMMANUEL's FIDE rating?
Joy Idara EMMANUEL is currently rated 2,177 in classical chess, 2,093 in rapid and 2,003 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,189 (May 2026).
How many games has Joy Idara EMMANUEL played?
Our database contains 30 games by Joy Idara EMMANUEL, covering Oct 2021 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 6 draws, 12 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joy Idara EMMANUEL?
30 games by Joy Idara EMMANUEL 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.