Prepare against Chloe Gaw
WIM · United States · World #26,859 classical · FIDE ID 30966892
When preparing against Chloe Gaw, expect 1.d4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 20.9% over 43 games.
Our database contains 240 games by Chloe Gaw, covering Jul 2021 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Chloe Gaw's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Chloe Gaw 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 | 2,006 | 2,248 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,993 | 2,004 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,863 | 2,081 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 240 | 62 | 62 | 116 | 25.8% |
| As White | 125 | 36 | 39 | 50 | 28.8% |
| As Black | 115 | 26 | 23 | 66 | 22.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Chloe Gaw's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Chloe Gaw's side.
First moves as White (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 111 | 88.8% | 43.2% |
| c4 | 8 | 6.4% | 43.8% |
| b3 | 5 | 4.0% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 43.2% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Gaw usually continues c4 (39.4% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Gaw usually continues c4 (51.6% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Gaw usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Gaw usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Gaw usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Gaw usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 59 | 93.7% | 30.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.8% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 33 | 86.8% | 40.9% |
| e5 | 4 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Chloe Gaw's chess games
All 240 games by Chloe Gaw in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2021 - Sep 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: 62 wins, 62 draws, 116 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 41 | 10/14/17 | 24.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 43 | 9/9/25 | 20.9% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Bryan Enming Lin | 2,372 | NY IMB President's Day | E49 |
| Feb 2024 | Liordis Quesada Vera | 2,333 | New York President's Day IM C | B50 |
| Apr 2026 | Linxi Zhu | 2,320 | Atlantic City Open 2026 | E49 |
| Oct 2023 | Dmitry Vdovin | 2,301 | Titled Tue Late | A01 |
| Mar 2025 | Pedro Espinosa | 2,242 | New York Spring IMB | B56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 20 | 7 | 2,018 |
| ch-North American U20 Girls | 2024 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,877 |
| World Youth Girls U16 | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 1,999 |
| World Cup U14 Girls Prel | 2021 | 10 | 6 | 1,389 |
| New York Qual | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 1,805 |
| ch-USA Girls | 2025 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,951 |
| New York Spring IMB | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,250 |
| New York 1000 GM Winter IM-C | 2024 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,059 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Chloe Gaw's chess games?
240 games by Chloe Gaw, from Jul 2021 to Sep 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 Chloe Gaw has played.
What does Chloe Gaw play on the first move as White?
Across 125 games with White in our database, Chloe Gaw opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games), 1.b3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Chloe Gaw answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (87% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Chloe Gaw play as White?
As White, Chloe Gaw's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (41 games, 24.4% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 125 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Chloe Gaw play as Black?
As Black, Chloe Gaw most often plays: Sicilian (43 games, 20.9% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (15 games, 53.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 115 games.
What is Chloe Gaw's FIDE rating?
Chloe Gaw is currently rated 2,006 in classical chess, 1,993 in rapid and 1,863 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,248 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Chloe Gaw played?
Our database contains 240 games by Chloe Gaw, covering Jul 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 62 draws, 116 losses (25.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Chloe Gaw?
240 games by Chloe Gaw 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.