Prepare against Justin Huang
Canada · World #16,218 classical · FIDE ID 2638240
When preparing against Justin Huang, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Justin Huang, covering Jun 2023 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Justin Huang's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Justin Huang 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 | 2,101 | 2,103 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,890 | 1,890 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,753 | 1,754 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 38.7% |
| As White | 15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 53.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 25.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2019-2026): 295 rated games against 225 different opponents, across 48 events in 4 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 | 170 | 57 | 61 | 52 | 33.5% | 1,780 | 1,797 | 10 |
| Rapid | 63 | 29 | 10 | 24 | 46.0% | 1,813 | 1,777 | 6 |
| Blitz | 46 | 24 | 4 | 18 | 52.2% | 1,791 | 1,762 | 8 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 95 | 25 | 32 | 38 | 26.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 73 | 37 | 21 | 15 | 50.7% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 3 vs CM · 2 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 48 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 73 | 36 | 19 | 18 | 1,888 | 1,948 |
| 2025 | 73 | 29 | 20 | 24 | 1,857 | 1,907 |
| 2024 | 92 | 35 | 20 | 37 | 1,821 | 1,779 |
| 2023 | 41 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 1,446 | 1,432 |
| 2019 | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 1,756 | 1,596 |
Where Justin Huang has played
Canada (41) · United States (4) · Colombia (2) · Brazil (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Justin Huang's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Justin Huang's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Huang usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Huang usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Huang usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 90.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 1 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Justin Huang's chess games
All 31 games by Justin Huang in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2023 - 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, 8 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D41 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Saarthak Malakar | 2,302 | Canadian Open 2026 | D12 |
| Jul 2026 | Savio Joseph Benher | 2,210 | Canadian Open 2026 | C11 |
| Jul 2026 | Tony Lu | 2,174 | Canadian Open 2026 | A84 |
| Sep 2026 | Nathan Zian Wang | 2,011 | 2026 Toronto Open | E60 |
| Apr 2026 | Ashton Taylor | 1,931 | Canadian Closed 2026 | D41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XXXVI Pan-American Youth Chess Festival | O14 | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,045 |
| Canadian Closed 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,822 |
| Canadian Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,325 |
| 2026 Toronto Open | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 2,103 |
| XV Campeonato Panamericano U7 - U17 de Ajedrez 2026 | O15 | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,834 |
Interactive opening tree from all 31 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Justin Huang's chess games?
31 games by Justin Huang, from Jun 2023 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 Justin Huang has played.
What does Justin Huang play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Justin Huang opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Justin Huang answers 1...e6 (91% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Justin Huang play as White?
As White, Justin Huang's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Justin Huang play as Black?
As Black, Justin Huang most often plays: French: Classical Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Justin Huang's FIDE rating?
Justin Huang is currently rated 2,101 in classical chess, 1,890 in rapid and 1,753 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,103 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Justin Huang played?
Our database contains 31 games by Justin Huang, covering Jun 2023 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 8 draws, 10 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Justin Huang?
31 games by Justin Huang 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.