Prepare against Eric D Gardiner
United Kingdom · World #54,765 classical · FIDE ID 435880
Our database contains 292 games by Eric D Gardiner, covering Feb 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Eric D Gardiner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eric D Gardiner 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 | 1,874 | 2,025 | May 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,934 | 1,951 | Sep 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,830 | 1,875 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 292 | 80 | 113 | 99 | 27.4% |
| As White | 145 | 40 | 60 | 45 | 27.6% |
| As Black | 147 | 40 | 53 | 54 | 27.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eric D Gardiner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eric D Gardiner's side.
First moves as White (145 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 87 | 60.0% | 48.3% |
| e4 | 56 | 38.6% | 47.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 48.3% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Gardiner usually continues Bg5 (48.8% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Gardiner usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Gardiner usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 47.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Gardiner usually continues c3 (45.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Gardiner usually continues d4 (45.8% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Gardiner usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 37 | 56.9% | 47.3% |
| d6 | 17 | 26.2% | 38.2% |
| c6 | 11 | 16.9% | 27.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 32 | 65.3% | 48.4% |
| d6 | 17 | 34.7% | 61.8% |
Eric D Gardiner's chess games
All 292 games by Eric D Gardiner in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2014 - 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: 80 wins, 113 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 40 | 11/17/12 | 27.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 21 | 8/7/6 | 38.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 20 | 5/8/7 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Philidor | 18 | 5/5/8 | 27.8% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| C10 | French Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2019 | Ieysaa Bin-Suhayl | 2,208 | South Normanton 4NCL Open 23rd | A53 |
| Oct 2019 | Shyam Jagdish Modi | 2,142 | South Normanton 4NCL Open 23rd | A45 |
| Jan 2020 | Jacob Connor Boswell | 2,140 | chT3N-BCF 1920 (4NCL) | C45 |
| Jul 2019 | Robert S Eames | 2,136 | 106th ch-GBR Major | A45 |
| Feb 2020 | Phil R Watson | 2,123 | chT3N-BCF 1920 (4NCL) | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ENG Seniors 50 | 2024 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,932 |
| chT3N-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 10 | 7 | 2,076 |
| 106th ch-GBR Major | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,010 |
| 105th ch-GBR Major | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,915 |
| 109th ch-GBR | 2023 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,911 |
| Cambridge Open | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 1,790 |
| Torquay Paignton Open | 2018 | 7 | 2 | 1,815 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Over 50 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,051 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eric D Gardiner's chess games?
292 games by Eric D Gardiner, from Feb 2014 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 Eric D Gardiner has played.
What does Eric D Gardiner play on the first move as White?
Across 145 games with White in our database, Eric D Gardiner opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eric D Gardiner answers 1...e6 (57% of games), 1...d6 (26% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (65% of games), 1...d6 (35% of games).
What openings does Eric D Gardiner play as White?
As White, Eric D Gardiner's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (40 games, 27.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (20 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 145 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eric D Gardiner play as Black?
As Black, Eric D Gardiner most often plays: Philidor (18 games, 27.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (15 games, 26.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 147 games.
What is Eric D Gardiner's FIDE rating?
Eric D Gardiner is currently rated 1,874 in classical chess, 1,934 in rapid and 1,830 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,025 (May 2014).
How many games has Eric D Gardiner played?
Our database contains 292 games by Eric D Gardiner, covering Feb 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 80 wins, 113 draws, 99 losses (27.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eric D Gardiner?
292 games by Eric D Gardiner 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.