Prepare against Justin Parsons
CM · BRB · World #55,870 classical · FIDE ID 11101792
When preparing against Justin Parsons, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 31 games by Justin Parsons, covering Jan 2012 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Justin Parsons's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Justin Parsons 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 | 1,872 | 1,944 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,882 | 1,900 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,925 | 1,925 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 14 | 6 | 11 | 45.2% |
| As White | 13 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 61.5% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 33.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2009-2026): 654 rated games against 240 different opponents, across 90 events in 5 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 | 507 | 262 | 70 | 175 | 51.7% | 1,686 | 1,729 | 14 |
| Rapid | 34 | 24 | 3 | 7 | 70.6% | 1,624 | 1,824 | 19 |
| Blitz | 79 | 47 | 5 | 27 | 59.5% | 1,763 | 1,855 | 11 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 226 | 62 | 41 | 123 | 27.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 305 | 220 | 32 | 53 | 72.1% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 8 vs FM · 8 vs CM · 11 vs WFM · 24 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
11 tournament wins from 89 events, 6 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 1,690 | 1,850 |
| 2025 | 59 | 37 | 10 | 12 | 1,844 | 2,005 |
| 2024 | 61 | 39 | 10 | 12 | 1,742 | 1,915 |
| 2023 | 79 | 43 | 10 | 26 | 1,569 | 1,651 |
| 2022 | 36 | 23 | 6 | 7 | 1,661 | 1,826 |
| 2021 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1,529 | 1,769 |
| 2020 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 1,483 | 1,654 |
| 2019 | 38 | 21 | 5 | 12 | 1,600 | 1,687 |
| 2018 | 51 | 29 | 6 | 16 | 1,697 | 1,793 |
| 2017 | 70 | 40 | 7 | 23 | 1,713 | 1,801 |
| 2016 | 29 | 13 | 4 | 12 | 1,688 | 1,673 |
| 2015 | 65 | 31 | 7 | 27 | 1,726 | 1,686 |
| 2014 | 34 | 12 | 5 | 17 | 1,754 | 1,585 |
| 2013 | 27 | 14 | 2 | 11 | 1,649 | 1,477 |
| 2011 | 61 | 19 | 7 | 35 | 1,719 | 1,415 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1,767 | 1,367 |
| 2009 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | – | – |
Where Justin Parsons has played
Barbados (80) · Venezuela (4) · United States (3) · TTO (2) · India (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Justin Parsons's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Justin Parsons's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 100.0% | 65.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 65.4% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Parsons usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Parsons usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Parsons usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 91.7% | 59.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 66.7% | 75.0% |
Justin Parsons's chess games
All 31 games by Justin Parsons in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - Nov 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: 14 wins, 6 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A91 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | Javanna Smith | 1,775 | Caribbean Carnival U20 | B92 |
| Sep 2026 | Jhonathan Bregita | 1,758 | 46th Olympiad 2026 | A45 |
| Jun 2022 | Rommel Jesus Lopez Flores | 1,756 | 2nd Las Americas Team Open U2400 Hybrid | D02 |
| Aug 2015 | Simon Ramdath | 1,708 | Caribbean Carnival U20 | D13 |
| Sep 2026 | Essa Ndow | 1,701 | 46th Olympiad 2026 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 10 | 6 | 1,994 |
| 46th Olympiad 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,977 |
| Caribbean Carnival U20 | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,892 |
| 2nd Las Americas Team Open U2400 Hybrid | 2022 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,874 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,690 |
Interactive opening tree from all 31 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Justin Parsons's chess games?
31 games by Justin Parsons, from Jan 2012 to Nov 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 Parsons has played.
What does Justin Parsons play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Justin Parsons opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Justin Parsons answers 1...c5 (92% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games).
What openings does Justin Parsons play as White?
As White, Justin Parsons's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Justin Parsons play as Black?
As Black, Justin Parsons most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Justin Parsons's FIDE rating?
Justin Parsons is currently rated 1,872 in classical chess, 1,882 in rapid and 1,925 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,944 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Justin Parsons played?
Our database contains 31 games by Justin Parsons, covering Jan 2012 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 6 draws, 11 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Justin Parsons?
31 games by Justin Parsons 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.