Prepare against Marcus Joseph
FM · TTO · World #13,264 classical · FIDE ID 7700393
Our database contains 212 games by Marcus Joseph, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marcus Joseph's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcus Joseph 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 | 2,125 | 2,206 | Aug 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,200 | 2,200 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,064 | 2,206 | Aug 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 212 | 95 | 24 | 93 | 44.8% |
| As White | 105 | 50 | 11 | 44 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 107 | 45 | 13 | 49 | 42.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcus Joseph's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcus Joseph's side.
First moves as White (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 77 | 73.3% | 53.9% |
| d4 | 19 | 18.1% | 39.5% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 5.7% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 53.9% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Joseph usually continues Nf3 (61.9% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Joseph usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Joseph usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 39.5% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Joseph usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Joseph usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Joseph usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 45.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 10 | 15.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 10.9% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 6 | 9.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 6.3% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 71.4% | 27.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 10.7% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.1% | 75.0% |
| b5 | 2 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
Marcus Joseph's chess games
All 212 games by Marcus Joseph in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 95 wins, 24 draws, 93 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A00 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 4/0/9 | 30.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2012 | Alonso Zapata | 2,485 | Bridgetown Heroes Day | B01 |
| Aug 2022 | Lukas Winterberg | 2,394 | Titled Tue Late | A80 |
| Aug 2022 | Nikolaos Koutlas | 2,357 | Titled Tue Late | A08 |
| Nov 2011 | Kevin Denny | 2,308 | Umada Cup | B01 |
| Jul 2022 | Katharina Ricken | 2,282 | Trinidad & Tobago Masters | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 36 | 14 | 2,092 |
| Port of Spain Knights Open | 2009 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,213 |
| ch-TRI | 2013 | 11 | 6 | 2,081 |
| ch-TTO | 2025 | 11 | 7 | 2,129 |
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,177 |
| Bridgetown Heroes Day | 2012 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,173 |
| Kingston UWI Masters | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,221 |
| Trinidad & Tobago Masters | 2022 | 9 | 2 | 2,059 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Ryan Harper (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcus Joseph's chess games?
212 games by Marcus Joseph, from Apr 2007 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 Marcus Joseph has played.
What does Marcus Joseph play on the first move as White?
Across 105 games with White in our database, Marcus Joseph opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcus Joseph answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Marcus Joseph play as White?
As White, Marcus Joseph's most-played openings in our database are: French: Winawer Variation (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Catalan (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 105 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcus Joseph play as Black?
As Black, Marcus Joseph most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 107 games.
What is Marcus Joseph's FIDE rating?
Marcus Joseph is currently rated 2,125 in classical chess, 2,200 in rapid and 2,064 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,206 (Aug 2012).
How many games has Marcus Joseph played?
Our database contains 212 games by Marcus Joseph, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 95 wins, 24 draws, 93 losses (44.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcus Joseph?
212 games by Marcus Joseph 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.