Prepare against Alistair Gilbert
United Kingdom · World #72,509 classical · FIDE ID 343419160
When preparing against Alistair Gilbert, expect 1.Nf3 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (57%).
Our database contains 36 games by Alistair Gilbert, covering Mar 2023 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Alistair Gilbert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alistair Gilbert 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 | 1,814 | 1,820 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,858 | 1,858 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,891 | 1,915 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 9 | 11 | 16 | 25.0% |
| As White | 17 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 19 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 10.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2023-2026): 85 rated games against 82 different opponents, across 9 events in 3 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 33.3% | 1,868 | 1,824 | 6 |
| Rapid | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 42.9% | – | – | 2 |
| Blitz | 36 | 15 | 7 | 14 | 41.7% | 1,879 | 1,867 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 27 | 2 | 6 | 19 | 7.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 23 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 60.9% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs CM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1,829 | 1,785 |
| 2025 | 43 | 15 | 8 | 20 | 1,908 | 1,839 |
| 2024 | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 1,876 | 1,787 |
| 2023 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1,783 | 1,872 |
Where Alistair Gilbert has played
England (4) · Iceland (4) · Poland (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alistair Gilbert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alistair Gilbert's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 16 | 94.1% | 59.4% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 94% of White games, 59.4% score
- …d5 (63% of these games) — Gilbert usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (19% of these games) — Gilbert usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Gilbert usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Gilbert usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 10 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 57.1% | 12.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 0.0% |
Alistair Gilbert's chess games
All 36 games by Alistair Gilbert in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2023 - Oct 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: 9 wins, 11 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A09 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A09 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Jakub Warcaba | 1,923 | Wroclaw Open B | A05 |
| Mar 2024 | Vjekoslav Novak | 1,833 | Reykjavik Open | A03 |
| Aug 2025 | Radoslaw Kilar | 1,752 | Wroclaw Open B | A09 |
| Aug 2025 | Marcin Antczak | 1,709 | Wroclaw Open B | A09 |
| Mar 2026 | Sebastian Endo van Dooijeweert | 1,561 | Reykjavik Open 2026 | B11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 16 | 6 | 1,781 |
| Wroclaw Open B | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,823 |
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,784 |
| chT-BCF 4 0506 (4NCL) | 2005 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,872 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alistair Gilbert's chess games?
36 games by Alistair Gilbert, from Mar 2023 to Oct 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 Alistair Gilbert has played.
What does Alistair Gilbert play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Alistair Gilbert opens with 1.Nf3 (94% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alistair Gilbert answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games).
What openings does Alistair Gilbert play as White?
As White, Alistair Gilbert's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alistair Gilbert play as Black?
As Black, Alistair Gilbert most often plays: Benoni Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Alistair Gilbert's FIDE rating?
Alistair Gilbert is currently rated 1,814 in classical chess, 1,858 in rapid and 1,891 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,820 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Alistair Gilbert played?
Our database contains 36 games by Alistair Gilbert, covering Mar 2023 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 11 draws, 16 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alistair Gilbert?
36 games by Alistair Gilbert 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.