Prepare against Tim Joslin
United Kingdom · World #65,331 classical · FIDE ID 435317
When preparing against Tim Joslin, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 44.4% over 18 games.
Our database contains 87 games by Tim Joslin, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tim Joslin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tim Joslin 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 | 1,837 | 1,883 | May 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,754 | 1,912 | Dec 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,854 | 1,885 | Mar 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 45 | 9 | 33 | 51.7% |
| As White | 43 | 23 | 4 | 16 | 53.5% |
| As Black | 44 | 22 | 5 | 17 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tim Joslin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tim Joslin's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 100.0% | 58.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 58.1% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Joslin usually continues c3 (52.8% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Joslin usually continues Nf3 (85.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Joslin usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 6 | 33.3% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 84.2% | 65.6% |
| e6 | 3 | 15.8% | 100.0% |
Tim Joslin's chess games
All 87 games by Tim Joslin in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 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: 45 wins, 9 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 18 | 8/3/7 | 44.4% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2013 | Ali R Jaunooby | 2,146 | Hampstead Open U2200 11-A | B06 |
| Dec 2018 | Ilya Iyengar | 2,001 | 10th London CSC Weekend U2050 Open | A43 |
| Dec 2019 | Alexander Van Hoof | 1,968 | London Chess Classic: Blitz A | A52 |
| Nov 2013 | Kanan Farzaliyev | 1,960 | Hampstead Open U2200 11-A | B22 |
| Apr 2020 | George Kolbusz | 1,892 | chT3-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | A52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Chess Classic: Blitz A | 2019 | 11 | 4 | 1,686 |
| chT3-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,876 |
| chT2-BCF S4 (4NCL) online | 2021 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,777 |
| London Golders Green Open U1900 3rd | 2014 | 6 | 5 | 1,917 |
| 10th London CSC 5-Day U2050 Open | 2018 | 5 | 3 | 1,813 |
| Hampstead Open U2200 11-A | 2013 | 5 | 3 | 2,008 |
| Hampstead Open U2200 06 | 2013 | 5 | 3 | 1,916 |
| 9th London Classic Open U2050 | 2017 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,779 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tim Joslin's chess games?
87 games by Tim Joslin, from Jun 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 Tim Joslin has played.
What does Tim Joslin play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Tim Joslin opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tim Joslin answers 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games).
What openings does Tim Joslin play as White?
As White, Tim Joslin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tim Joslin play as Black?
As Black, Tim Joslin most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 100.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Tim Joslin's FIDE rating?
Tim Joslin is currently rated 1,837 in classical chess, 1,754 in rapid and 1,854 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,883 (May 2016).
How many games has Tim Joslin played?
Our database contains 87 games by Tim Joslin, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 9 draws, 33 losses (51.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tim Joslin?
87 games by Tim Joslin 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.