Prepare against Mark Josse
CM · United Kingdom · World #14,874 classical · FIDE ID 414476
When preparing against Mark Josse, expect 1.e4 in 42% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 762 games by Mark Josse, covering Apr 2008 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mark Josse's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mark Josse 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 | 2,107 | 2,235 | May 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,161 | 2,234 | Oct 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,992 | 2,175 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 762 | 267 | 147 | 348 | 35.0% |
| As White | 380 | 128 | 77 | 175 | 33.7% |
| As Black | 382 | 139 | 70 | 173 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mark Josse's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mark Josse's side.
First moves as White (380 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 160 | 42.1% | 43.8% |
| c4 | 119 | 31.3% | 42.0% |
| d4 | 84 | 22.1% | 47.6% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 4.5% | 38.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Josse usually continues Nc3 (43.9% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Josse usually continues Nf3 (41.4% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Josse usually continues d4 (41.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 31% of White games, 42.0% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Josse usually continues Nc3 (35.5% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Josse usually continues Nc3 (39.2% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Josse usually continues Nc3 (73.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (196 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 109 | 55.6% | 51.4% |
| e5 | 51 | 26.0% | 36.3% |
| e6 | 34 | 17.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 75 | 64.1% | 41.3% |
| Nf6 | 39 | 33.3% | 37.2% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Mark Josse's chess games
All 762 games by Mark Josse in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - Sep 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: 267 wins, 147 draws, 348 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 44 | 13/9/22 | 29.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 38 | 12/8/18 | 31.6% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 29 | 14/3/12 | 48.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 18 | 11/1/6 | 61.1% |
| A16 | English Opening | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| D00 | London System | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 46 | 23/6/17 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 10/4/5 | 52.6% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 18 | 4/7/7 | 22.2% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2020 | Mircea-Emilian Parligras | 2,591 | Titled Tue | C56 |
| Feb 2021 | Daniel Dardha | 2,503 | Titled Tue | A45 |
| Jun 2021 | Nikolai Kabanov | 2,460 | Titled Tue | E92 |
| Jun 2021 | Viktor Dmitrenko | 2,456 | Titled Tue | C54 |
| Jun 2011 | Alexander Cherniaev | 2,448 | Gatwick e2e4 Open A | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 355 | 118 | 2,102 |
| Titled Arena Mar 6th | 2021 | 14 | 6 | 2,115 |
| ch-ENG Seniors 50 | 2023 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,148 |
| ch-4NCL Rapid | 2014 | 13 | 8 | 2,254 |
| 97th ch-GBR | 2010 | 11 | 6 | 2,282 |
| 33rd World Senior 50+ | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,068 |
| Speed Chess GP3 | 2021 | 10 | 4 | 2,099 |
| Coulsdon Jessie Gilbert | 2008 | 10 | 4 | 2,018 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mark Josse's chess games?
762 games by Mark Josse, from Apr 2008 to Sep 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 Mark Josse has played.
What does Mark Josse play on the first move as White?
Across 380 games with White in our database, Mark Josse opens with 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.c4 (31% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mark Josse answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Mark Josse play as White?
As White, Mark Josse's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (44 games, 29.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (38 games, 31.6% win rate); Indian Defense (29 games, 48.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 380 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mark Josse play as Black?
As Black, Mark Josse most often plays: Sicilian (46 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (19 games, 52.6% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 382 games.
What is Mark Josse's FIDE rating?
Mark Josse is currently rated 2,107 in classical chess, 2,161 in rapid and 1,992 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,235 (May 2022).
How many games has Mark Josse played?
Our database contains 762 games by Mark Josse, covering Apr 2008 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 267 wins, 147 draws, 348 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mark Josse?
762 games by Mark Josse 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.