Prepare against Brian G E Gosling
United Kingdom · World #77,551 classical · FIDE ID 413844
When preparing against Brian G E Gosling, expect 1.d4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (32%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 212 games by Brian G E Gosling, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Brian G E Gosling's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Brian G E Gosling 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 | 1,797 | 2,096 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,878 | 1,878 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 212 | 56 | 57 | 99 | 26.4% |
| As White | 109 | 36 | 24 | 49 | 33.0% |
| As Black | 103 | 20 | 33 | 50 | 19.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Brian G E Gosling's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Brian G E Gosling's side.
First moves as White (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 64 | 58.7% | 45.3% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 22.9% | 42.0% |
| e4 | 17 | 15.6% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 2 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 45.3% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Gosling usually continues Nf3 (32.8% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Gosling usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Gosling usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 42.0% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Gosling usually continues g3 (61.1% score)
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Gosling usually continues g3 (40.0% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Gosling usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 25 | 48.1% | 28.0% |
| g6 | 11 | 21.2% | 45.5% |
| c6 | 9 | 17.3% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 7 | 13.5% | 28.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 32.4% | 31.8% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 29.4% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 14.7% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 11.8% | 12.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Brian G E Gosling's chess games
All 212 games by Brian G E Gosling in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 56 wins, 57 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 17 | 4/5/8 | 23.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 13 | 2/2/9 | 15.4% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 5/7/5 | 29.4% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | Paul Wallace | 2,282 | 4th South Wales Open | A48 |
| Sep 2004 | Alan W Brusey | 2,123 | Paignton Open | D11 |
| Sep 2004 | Daniel Wakeham | 2,102 | Paignton Open | D05 |
| Jul 2012 | Juan Talavera Rodriguez | 2,061 | 9th South Wales Open | D00 |
| Jul 2005 | Tristan A Cox | 2,051 | 2nd South Wales Open | D04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West of England Open | 2008 | 16 | 5.5 | 1,880 |
| Paignton Open | 2005 | 14 | 6 | 2,013 |
| 14th South Wales Open | 2017 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,844 |
| 13th South Wales Open | 2016 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,888 |
| East Devon Open | 2008 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,874 |
| 12th South Wales Open | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 1,784 |
| 5th South Wales Open | 2008 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,016 |
| Jersey Open | 2005 | 7 | 1 | 1,822 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Brian G E Gosling's chess games?
212 games by Brian G E Gosling, from Jan 2005 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 Brian G E Gosling has played.
What does Brian G E Gosling play on the first move as White?
Across 109 games with White in our database, Brian G E Gosling opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Brian G E Gosling answers 1...e6 (48% of games), 1...g6 (21% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games).
What openings does Brian G E Gosling play as White?
As White, Brian G E Gosling's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Réti Opening (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Torre Attack (13 games, 15.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 109 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Brian G E Gosling play as Black?
As Black, Brian G E Gosling most often plays: Modern Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate); French: Classical Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 103 games.
What is Brian G E Gosling's FIDE rating?
Brian G E Gosling is currently rated 1,797 in classical chess, 1,878 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,096 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Brian G E Gosling played?
Our database contains 212 games by Brian G E Gosling, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 57 draws, 99 losses (26.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Brian G E Gosling?
212 games by Brian G E Gosling 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.