Prepare against David J Gilbert
United Kingdom · World #128,487 classical · FIDE ID 425354
When preparing against David J Gilbert, expect 1.c4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 25.0% over 24 games.
Our database contains 105 games by David J Gilbert, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find David J Gilbert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David J 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 | 1,650 | 1,761 | May 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,736 | 1,736 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 44 | 33 | 28 | 41.9% |
| As White | 55 | 29 | 15 | 11 | 52.7% |
| As Black | 50 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David J Gilbert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David J Gilbert's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 54 | 98.2% | 65.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 98% of White games, 65.7% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Gilbert usually continues g3 (63.2% score)
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Gilbert usually continues Nc3 (76.9% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Gilbert usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Gilbert usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 27 | 100.0% | 48.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 100.0% | 53.1% |
David J Gilbert's chess games
All 105 games by David J Gilbert in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 44 wins, 33 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 22 | 12/6/4 | 54.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 15 | 9/6/0 | 60.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 24 | 6/12/6 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D76 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | Stephen Williams | 1,750 | ch-BCF Soanes Open | A29 |
| Mar 2024 | David J Carpenter | 1,686 | Peterborough 4NCL Easter U1700 Open | A24 |
| Oct 2016 | Benjamin Headlong | 1,675 | Witney Open C | A22 |
| Apr 2024 | Larissa Cuthbert | 1,605 | Peterborough 4NCL Easter U1700 Open | A18 |
| Jul 2016 | Kamlesh Karia | 1,600 | ch-BCF U140 103rd | A37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF U140 | 2015 | 10 | 7 | 556 |
| ch-BCF Soanes Open | 2015 | 8 | 5.5 | 904 |
| Torquay Paignton Bloodworth Open | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 79 |
| Peterborough 4NCL Easter U1700 Open | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,503 |
| London e2e4 Diamond Jubilee Open B | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,461 |
| Civil Service Minor Open | 2005 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,644 |
| ch-BCF Seniors 50 U150 | 2015 | 5 | 4 | 613 |
| 1st 4NCL Hull Online Open U1700 | 2020 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,320 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David J Gilbert's chess games?
105 games by David J Gilbert, from Sep 2011 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 David J Gilbert has played.
What does David J Gilbert play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, David J Gilbert opens with 1.c4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David J Gilbert answers 1...d5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does David J Gilbert play as White?
As White, David J Gilbert's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (22 games, 54.5% win rate); English Opening (15 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening: Mikenas Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David J Gilbert play as Black?
As Black, David J Gilbert most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (24 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is David J Gilbert's FIDE rating?
David J Gilbert is currently rated 1,650 in classical chess, 1,736 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,761 (May 2012).
How many games has David J Gilbert played?
Our database contains 105 games by David J Gilbert, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 33 draws, 28 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against David J Gilbert?
105 games by David J 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.