Prepare against Alex Goss
Ireland · World #52,491 classical · FIDE ID 2509407
When preparing against Alex Goss, expect 1.e4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 99 games by Alex Goss, covering Dec 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alex Goss's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alex Goss 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 | 1,883 | 1,914 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,889 | 1,893 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,917 | 1,930 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 28 | 22 | 49 | 28.3% |
| As White | 46 | 15 | 12 | 19 | 32.6% |
| As Black | 53 | 13 | 10 | 30 | 24.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alex Goss's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alex Goss's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 52.2% | 43.8% |
| d4 | 18 | 39.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Goss usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Goss usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Goss usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (78% of these games) — Goss usually continues c4 (31.3% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Goss usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Goss usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 16 | 76.2% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 4 | 19.0% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 57.1% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 19.0% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 14.3% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
Alex Goss's chess games
All 99 games by Alex Goss in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2015 - Aug 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: 28 wins, 22 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2020 | Jonathan L B Blackburn | 2,235 | Caplin British Online | A70 |
| Apr 2019 | Peter Carroll | 2,111 | ch-IRL U19 | C18 |
| Jul 2022 | Alice O'Gorman | 2,043 | ch-IRL 101st | A19 |
| Jul 2020 | Philip J Gregory | 2,028 | 1st 4NCL Online Open | C56 |
| Aug 2021 | Eoghan Casey | 1,952 | ch-IRL 100th | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IRL 100th | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,971 |
| Caplin British Online | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 2,040 |
| Dublin Irish Open | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,709 |
| ch-IRL 101st | 2022 | 8 | 3 | 1,957 |
| World ol U16 | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 1,640 |
| chT-IRL | 2019 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,515 |
| ch-IRL U19 | 2019 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,982 |
| Dublin Malahide Millennium Open | 2024 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,709 |
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Where can I find Alex Goss's chess games?
99 games by Alex Goss, from Dec 2015 to Aug 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 Alex Goss has played.
What does Alex Goss play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Alex Goss opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alex Goss answers 1...e6 (76% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Alex Goss play as White?
As White, Alex Goss's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alex Goss play as Black?
As Black, Alex Goss most often plays: London System (5 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Alex Goss's FIDE rating?
Alex Goss is currently rated 1,883 in classical chess, 1,889 in rapid and 1,917 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,914 (May 2024).
How many games has Alex Goss played?
Our database contains 99 games by Alex Goss, covering Dec 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 22 draws, 49 losses (28.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alex Goss?
99 games by Alex Goss 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.