Prepare against Justin Blackman
FM · BRB · World #5,739 classical · FIDE ID 11100516
When preparing against Justin Blackman, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 338 games by Justin Blackman, covering Jul 2005 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Justin Blackman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Justin Blackman 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 | 2,255 | 2,279 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,225 | 2,225 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,135 | 2,149 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 338 | 140 | 40 | 158 | 41.4% |
| As White | 169 | 77 | 23 | 69 | 45.6% |
| As Black | 169 | 63 | 17 | 89 | 37.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Justin Blackman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Justin Blackman's side.
First moves as White (169 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 127 | 75.1% | 48.0% |
| d4 | 40 | 23.7% | 66.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 48.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Blackman usually continues Nf3 (43.1% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Blackman usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Blackman usually continues d4 (38.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 66.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Blackman usually continues c4 (63.3% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Blackman usually continues c4 (72.7% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Blackman usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 55 | 64.7% | 54.5% |
| e5 | 18 | 21.2% | 27.8% |
| c6 | 10 | 11.8% | 40.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 47 | 88.7% | 35.1% |
| d5 | 5 | 9.4% | 20.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Justin Blackman's chess games
All 338 games by Justin Blackman in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 140 wins, 40 draws, 158 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 15 | 9/0/6 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| D00 | London System | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 10/1/12 | 43.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 13 | 2/3/8 | 15.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2020 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,673 | Titled Tue | B07 |
| Aug 2020 | Kateryna Lagno | 2,546 | Titled Tue | B51 |
| May 2022 | Sergey Drygalov | 2,546 | Titled Tue Early | B41 |
| Apr 2020 | Szymon Gumularz | 2,513 | Titled Tue | C48 |
| Sep 2020 | Semen Khanin | 2,482 | Titled Tue | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 160 | 69 | 2,237 |
| ch-Barbados | 2009 | 22 | 14 | 2,097 |
| ch-Pan American U16 | 2007 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,996 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 11 | 8 | 2,286 |
| Wch U16 | 2007 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,930 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,398 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,332 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,195 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Justin Blackman's chess games?
338 games by Justin Blackman, from Jul 2005 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 Justin Blackman has played.
What does Justin Blackman play on the first move as White?
Across 169 games with White in our database, Justin Blackman opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Justin Blackman answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...b6 (2% of games).
What openings does Justin Blackman play as White?
As White, Justin Blackman's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 169 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Justin Blackman play as Black?
As Black, Justin Blackman most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Catalan (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 58.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 169 games.
What is Justin Blackman's FIDE rating?
Justin Blackman is currently rated 2,255 in classical chess, 2,225 in rapid and 2,135 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,279 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Justin Blackman played?
Our database contains 338 games by Justin Blackman, covering Jul 2005 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 140 wins, 40 draws, 158 losses (41.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Justin Blackman?
338 games by Justin Blackman 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.