Prepare against Justin Lynch
ZAF · World #48,587 classical · FIDE ID 14310120
Our database contains 98 games by Justin Lynch, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Justin Lynch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Justin Lynch 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 | 1,899 | 1,922 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,923 | 1,923 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,870 | 1,870 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 41 | 20 | 37 | 41.8% |
| As White | 50 | 20 | 11 | 19 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 48 | 21 | 9 | 18 | 43.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Justin Lynch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Justin Lynch's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 36 | 72.0% | 48.6% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 26.0% | 53.8% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 48.6% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Lynch usually continues c4 (53.1% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Lynch usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Lynch usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 26% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Lynch usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Lynch usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …b5 (8% of these games) — Lynch usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 96.3% | 53.8% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 100.0% | 57.5% |
Justin Lynch's chess games
All 98 games by Justin Lynch in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2013 - 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: 41 wins, 20 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D46 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 19 | 7/4/8 | 36.8% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A90 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B88 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Kenneth Sean Willenberg | 2,060 | South African Open | A57 |
| Jun 2014 | Craig Glen Willenberg | 2,047 | Manyanani | B22 |
| Jul 2015 | Patrick L. Mmoneng | 1,970 | South African Open | B41 |
| Aug 2018 | Reuben Salimu | 1,908 | chT-Western Province | E11 |
| Jan 2018 | Ernest Lekalakala | 1,861 | chT-RSA U20 | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U14 | 2013 | 11 | 4 | 1,767 |
| ch-RSA U18 | 2016 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,682 |
| Wch U16 | 2014 | 10 | 4 | 2,041 |
| ch-RSA B | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,895 |
| ch-RSA U16 | 2015 | 9 | 7 | 1,863 |
| South African Open | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,936 |
| chT-RSA U20A | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,571 |
| Manyanani | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,872 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Justin Lynch's chess games?
98 games by Justin Lynch, from Nov 2013 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 Lynch has played.
What does Justin Lynch play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Justin Lynch opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Justin Lynch answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Justin Lynch play as White?
As White, Justin Lynch's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Justin Lynch play as Black?
As Black, Justin Lynch most often plays: Sicilian (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Justin Lynch's FIDE rating?
Justin Lynch is currently rated 1,899 in classical chess, 1,923 in rapid and 1,870 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,922 (May 2026).
How many games has Justin Lynch played?
Our database contains 98 games by Justin Lynch, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 20 draws, 37 losses (41.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Justin Lynch?
98 games by Justin Lynch 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.