Prepare against Justin Kirton
BRB · World #47,368 classical · FIDE ID 11100257
Our database contains 33 games by Justin Kirton, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Justin Kirton's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Justin Kirton 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 | 1,904 | 1,996 | Aug 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,868 | 1,868 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,856 | 1,898 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 17 | 6 | 10 | 51.5% |
| As White | 18 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 53.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Justin Kirton's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Justin Kirton's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 17 | 94.4% | 58.8% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 94% of White games, 58.8% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Kirton usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Kirton usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …b6 (12% of these games) — Kirton usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Kirton usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 100.0% | 61.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Justin Kirton's chess games
All 33 games by Justin Kirton in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 17 wins, 6 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A39 | English Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D52 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2001 | Nelson Gonzalez Rabago | 2,285 | Curacao Open | A22 |
| Sep 2005 | Delisle Warner | 2,229 | ch-BAR | A26 |
| Sep 2005 | Dwayne Gilkes | 1,939 | ch-BAR | D09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Central America Carribean U20 | 2005 | 8 | 5 | 2,261 |
| ch-Pan American U16 | 2000 | 7 | 3 | 2,111 |
| Curacao Open | 2001 | 7 | 6.5 | 2,627 |
| ch-Pan American U14 | 1999 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,976 |
| ch-BAR | 2005 | 4 | 3 | 2,283 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Justin Kirton's chess games?
33 games by Justin Kirton, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Kirton has played.
What does Justin Kirton play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Justin Kirton opens with 1.c4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Justin Kirton answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Justin Kirton play as White?
As White, Justin Kirton's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 71.4% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Justin Kirton play as Black?
As Black, Justin Kirton most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Justin Kirton's FIDE rating?
Justin Kirton is currently rated 1,904 in classical chess, 1,868 in rapid and 1,856 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,996 (Aug 2019).
How many games has Justin Kirton played?
Our database contains 33 games by Justin Kirton, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 6 draws, 10 losses (51.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Justin Kirton?
33 games by Justin Kirton 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.