Prepare against Tomy Joseph
United Kingdom · World #122,660 classical · FIDE ID 433888
When preparing against Tomy Joseph, expect 1.d4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 46 games by Tomy Joseph, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tomy Joseph's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tomy 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 | 1,666 | 1,814 | Oct 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,635 | 1,793 | Jan 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 18 | 4 | 24 | 39.1% |
| As White | 21 | 9 | 2 | 10 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 25 | 9 | 2 | 14 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tomy Joseph's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tomy Joseph's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 61.9% | 53.8% |
| e4 | 7 | 33.3% | 28.6% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Joseph usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (15% of these games) — Joseph usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Joseph usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 28.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Joseph usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Joseph usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Joseph usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 37.5% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 4 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 18.8% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 18.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Tomy Joseph's chess games
All 46 games by Tomy Joseph 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: 18 wins, 4 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2013 | Matthew H Shaw | 1,923 | Hampstead Open U2200 05 | B09 |
| May 2013 | Jacques Parry | 1,761 | Hampstead Open U2200 05 | E68 |
| Apr 2013 | Cecil Sloan | 1,719 | Hampstead Open U2200 04 | E11 |
| Apr 2013 | Sacha Brozel | 1,706 | Hampstead Open U2200 04 | A48 |
| Sep 2023 | Neal Fisher | 1,676 | Hull 4NCL Open C | E10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 8 | 2 | 1,508 |
| Hampstead Open U2200 04 | 2013 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,816 |
| ch-GBR U120 Open 105th | 2018 | 5 | 3 | 712 |
| Hampstead Open U2200 09 | 2013 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,668 |
| Hull 4NCL Open C | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,583 |
| 7th London Weekend U1800 | 2015 | 5 | 1 | 1,126 |
| 1st Stevenage 4NCL Easter Open U20 | 2019 | 5 | 4 | 1,689 |
| Hampstead Open U2200 05 | 2013 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,865 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tomy Joseph's chess games?
46 games by Tomy Joseph, 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 Tomy Joseph has played.
What does Tomy Joseph play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Tomy Joseph opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tomy Joseph answers 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games).
What openings does Tomy Joseph play as White?
As White, Tomy Joseph's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tomy Joseph play as Black?
As Black, Tomy Joseph most often plays: Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Tomy Joseph's FIDE rating?
Tomy Joseph is currently rated 1,666 in classical chess, 1,635 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,814 (Oct 2013).
How many games has Tomy Joseph played?
Our database contains 46 games by Tomy Joseph, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 4 draws, 24 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tomy Joseph?
46 games by Tomy 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.