Prepare against Dominic V Gibbs
United Kingdom · World #38,068 classical · FIDE ID 412090
When preparing against Dominic V Gibbs, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (43%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation as White, 11.8% over 17 games.
Our database contains 470 games by Dominic V Gibbs, covering Apr 2004 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Dominic V Gibbs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dominic V Gibbs 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 | 1,944 | 2,018 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,826 | 1,851 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,911 | 1,911 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 470 | 179 | 135 | 156 | 38.1% |
| As White | 234 | 96 | 70 | 68 | 41.0% |
| As Black | 236 | 83 | 65 | 88 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dominic V Gibbs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dominic V Gibbs's side.
First moves as White (234 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 211 | 90.2% | 54.7% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 4.3% | 85.0% |
| c4 | 6 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 2.1% | 60.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 54.7% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Gibbs usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Gibbs usually continues Nf3 (62.8% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Gibbs usually continues d4 (57.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 85.0% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Gibbs usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Gibbs usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 48 | 48.0% | 44.8% |
| e6 | 25 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 11 | 11.0% | 59.1% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 9.0% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 3.0% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 39 | 43.3% | 47.4% |
| e6 | 25 | 27.8% | 54.0% |
| d6 | 13 | 14.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 6.7% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 6 | 6.7% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Dominic V Gibbs's chess games
All 470 games by Dominic V Gibbs in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 179 wins, 135 draws, 156 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 52 | 17/18/17 | 32.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 23 | 12/6/5 | 52.2% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 17 | 2/8/7 | 11.8% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 7/1/0 | 87.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 39 | 13/11/15 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 21 | 8/9/4 | 38.1% |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 9/3/7 | 47.4% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A80 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| C10 | French Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2005 | Thomas RJ Hinks Edwards | 2,383 | Wellington College Open 6th | B22 |
| Aug 2006 | Gavin R Lock | 2,208 | Coulsdon Autumn B | A81 |
| Jul 2025 | Oliver Stubbs | 2,208 | 20th South Wales Int | C00 |
| Mar 2008 | Alan J Walton | 2,207 | 32nd Blackpool Open | C06 |
| Apr 2023 | Yoganand | 2,178 | Cardiff Welsh Open | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coulsdon Easter B | 2009 | 26 | 11.5 | 1,945 |
| Tom Weston Major Open | 2018 | 20 | 15 | 1,963 |
| ch-ENG Seniors 50 | 2023 | 19 | 9 | 1,885 |
| ch-World Amateur | 2015 | 18 | 7.5 | 1,762 |
| Coulsdon Autumn B | 2007 | 17 | 7 | 2,017 |
| Uxbridge Open | 2010 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,040 |
| ch-World Amateur U2000 | 2018 | 10 | 6 | 1,991 |
| chT3E-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 10 | 7 | 2,068 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dominic V Gibbs's chess games?
470 games by Dominic V Gibbs, from Apr 2004 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 Dominic V Gibbs has played.
What does Dominic V Gibbs play on the first move as White?
Across 234 games with White in our database, Dominic V Gibbs opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dominic V Gibbs answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (43% of games), 1...e6 (28% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games).
What openings does Dominic V Gibbs play as White?
As White, Dominic V Gibbs's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (52 games, 32.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (23 games, 52.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (17 games, 11.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 234 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dominic V Gibbs play as Black?
As Black, Dominic V Gibbs most often plays: Dutch Defense (39 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 47.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 236 games.
What is Dominic V Gibbs's FIDE rating?
Dominic V Gibbs is currently rated 1,944 in classical chess, 1,826 in rapid and 1,911 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,018 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Dominic V Gibbs played?
Our database contains 470 games by Dominic V Gibbs, covering Apr 2004 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 179 wins, 135 draws, 156 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dominic V Gibbs?
470 games by Dominic V Gibbs 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.