Prepare against Joy Romany
WIM · Egypt · World #29,252 classical · FIDE ID 10656820
When preparing against Joy Romany, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Italian Game as Black, 6.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 526 games by Joy Romany, covering Jul 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Joy Romany's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joy Romany 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 | 1,991 | 2,026 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,022 | 2,146 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,844 | 1,844 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 526 | 171 | 58 | 297 | 32.5% |
| As White | 263 | 88 | 35 | 140 | 33.5% |
| As Black | 263 | 83 | 23 | 157 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joy Romany's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joy Romany's side.
First moves as White (263 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 254 | 96.6% | 40.7% |
| e4 | 8 | 3.0% | 25.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 40.7% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Romany usually continues c4 (31.1% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Romany usually continues c4 (51.1% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Romany usually continues c4 (53.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (88% of these games) — Romany usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Romany usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 82 | 59.0% | 40.9% |
| e5 | 56 | 40.3% | 25.9% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 63 | 78.8% | 42.1% |
| d5 | 17 | 21.3% | 32.4% |
Joy Romany's chess games
All 526 games by Joy Romany in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2018 - 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: 171 wins, 58 draws, 297 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 61 | 26/14/21 | 42.6% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 32 | 13/4/15 | 40.6% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 8/1/14 | 34.8% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 15 | 4/1/10 | 26.7% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 15 | 2/0/13 | 13.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 1/1/10 | 8.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 43 | 16/2/25 | 37.2% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 16 | 1/1/14 | 6.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 16 | 5/2/9 | 31.3% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 13 | 1/3/9 | 7.7% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 12 | 5/0/7 | 41.7% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A45 | London System | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A15 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Tuan Minh Le | 2,585 | Titled Tue | — |
| Mar 2026 | Gunay Mammadzada | 2,374 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A40 |
| Jun 2026 | Patrik Aalto | 2,313 | Titled Tue 2nd Jun 2026 | C79 |
| Oct 2024 | Aniruddha Deshpande | 2,301 | Titled Tue Early | D20 |
| Jul 2025 | Ilay Zakin | 2,300 | Titled Tue Early | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 287 | 81 | 1,966 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 40 | 9.5 | 1,916 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 26 | 7 | 1,922 |
| Wch U14 Girls | 2023 | 18 | 10 | 1,602 |
| 11th Sharjah Cup Qual w | 2021 | 12 | 5 | 1,701 |
| World Youth Girls U18 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 1,939 |
| 41st World Junior Girls | 2025 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,862 |
| Kaspersky Open U16 | 2021 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,379 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joy Romany's chess games?
526 games by Joy Romany, from Jul 2018 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 Joy Romany has played.
What does Joy Romany play on the first move as White?
Across 263 games with White in our database, Joy Romany opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games), 1.d3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joy Romany answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games).
What openings does Joy Romany play as White?
As White, Joy Romany's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (61 games, 42.6% win rate); Slav Defense (32 games, 40.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (23 games, 34.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 263 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joy Romany play as Black?
As Black, Joy Romany most often plays: Sicilian (43 games, 37.2% win rate); Italian Game (16 games, 6.3% win rate); Slav Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 263 games.
What is Joy Romany's FIDE rating?
Joy Romany is currently rated 1,991 in classical chess, 2,022 in rapid and 1,844 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,026 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Joy Romany played?
Our database contains 526 games by Joy Romany, covering Jul 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 171 wins, 58 draws, 297 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joy Romany?
526 games by Joy Romany 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.