Prepare against Carl Gartside
United Kingdom · World #80,495 classical · FIDE ID 429945
When preparing against Carl Gartside, expect 1.e4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (47%).
Our database contains 133 games by Carl Gartside, covering Apr 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Carl Gartside's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carl Gartside 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 | 1,787 | 1,901 | Jul 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,843 | 1,843 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 133 | 55 | 30 | 48 | 41.4% |
| As White | 64 | 25 | 18 | 21 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 69 | 30 | 12 | 27 | 43.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carl Gartside's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carl Gartside's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 46.9% | 51.7% |
| d4 | 21 | 32.8% | 52.4% |
| Nc3 | 11 | 17.2% | 59.1% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 51.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Gartside usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Gartside usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Gartside usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 52.4% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Gartside usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Gartside usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Gartside usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 44.1% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 12 | 35.3% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 14.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 47.4% | 61.1% |
| e6 | 7 | 36.8% | 71.4% |
| d5 | 3 | 15.8% | 66.7% |
Carl Gartside's chess games
All 133 games by Carl Gartside in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2013 - 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: 55 wins, 30 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C01 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2013 | Stephen Mulligan | 2,074 | ch-BCF 5-day Open PM Week 2 | C15 |
| Jul 2015 | Ian J Clarke | 2,005 | ch-BCF U180 | B23 |
| Jul 2014 | Rudy Van Kemenade | 1,964 | ch-BCF Week1 PM Open | C00 |
| Jul 2015 | Alex Freeland | 1,952 | ch-BCF U180 | C15 |
| Jul 2024 | Kam Wa Siu | 1,903 | BCF-ch Penrose U2000 Open | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF Week1 PM Open | 2016 | 15 | 8.5 | 1,856 |
| ch-BCF U180 | 2015 | 10 | 5 | 1,053 |
| ch-BCF AM U1900 Open | 2024 | 6 | 4 | 1,788 |
| 2nd Daventry 4NCL Easter Open B | 2022 | 6 | 2 | 1,608 |
| ch-BCF Atkins Open | 2015 | 5 | 2 | 1,774 |
| 106th ch-GBR Soanes Open | 2019 | 5 | 5 | 2,117 |
| Hastings Weekend Open B | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,708 |
| 103rd BCF ch-U180/2050 | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 1,736 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carl Gartside's chess games?
133 games by Carl Gartside, from Apr 2013 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 Carl Gartside has played.
What does Carl Gartside play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Carl Gartside opens with 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.Nc3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carl Gartside answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...e6 (35% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...e6 (37% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games).
What openings does Carl Gartside play as White?
As White, Carl Gartside's most-played openings in our database are: Dunst Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Center Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carl Gartside play as Black?
As Black, Carl Gartside most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Carl Gartside's FIDE rating?
Carl Gartside is currently rated 1,787 in classical chess, 1,843 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,901 (Jul 2016).
How many games has Carl Gartside played?
Our database contains 133 games by Carl Gartside, covering Apr 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 30 draws, 48 losses (41.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carl Gartside?
133 games by Carl Gartside 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.