Prepare against Euan Gray
United Kingdom · World #13,505 classical · FIDE ID 2405180
Our database contains 145 games by Euan Gray, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Euan Gray's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Euan Gray 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 | 2,122 | 2,122 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,026 | 2,026 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 145 | 52 | 29 | 64 | 35.9% |
| As White | 74 | 27 | 13 | 34 | 36.5% |
| As Black | 71 | 25 | 16 | 30 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Euan Gray's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Euan Gray's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 58 | 78.4% | 44.8% |
| e4 | 16 | 21.6% | 46.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 44.8% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Gray usually continues c4 (52.9% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Gray usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Gray usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 46.9% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Gray usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Gray usually continues f4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Gray usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 36 | 100.0% | 43.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 55.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 8 | 40.0% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Euan Gray's chess games
All 145 games by Euan Gray in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - Jul 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: 52 wins, 29 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | Augusto Cesar Campos Jimenez | 2,351 | 1st FIDE World Uni Blitz-C | A61 |
| Aug 2019 | Abyl Kizatbay | 2,238 | ch-EU U18 | A58 |
| Aug 2019 | Enrico Ghersinich | 2,193 | ch-EU U18 | A58 |
| Apr 2016 | Carlo Marzano | 2,188 | Edinburgh Premier | D15 |
| Mar 2026 | Dildarav Lishoy Gengis Paratazham | 2,180 | 4NCL Div 2 2025-26 | E53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World ol U16 | 2016 | 16 | 5 | 1,787 |
| Ayr Open | 2018 | 12 | 7 | 1,985 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Blitz-C | 2021 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,390 |
| ch-EU U18 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,155 |
| 23rd ch-EU U12 | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 1,562 |
| Dundee & Angus Open | 2016 | 9 | 2 | 1,586 |
| 122nd ch-SCO | 2015 | 8 | 3 | 1,828 |
| 124th ch-SCO | 2017 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,922 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Euan Gray's chess games?
145 games by Euan Gray, from Aug 2014 to Jul 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 Euan Gray has played.
What does Euan Gray play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Euan Gray opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Euan Gray answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...f5 (40% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Euan Gray play as White?
As White, Euan Gray's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Euan Gray play as Black?
As Black, Euan Gray most often plays: Dutch Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Petrov's Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Euan Gray's FIDE rating?
Euan Gray is currently rated 2,122 in classical chess and 2,026 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,122 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Euan Gray played?
Our database contains 145 games by Euan Gray, covering Aug 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 29 draws, 64 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Euan Gray?
145 games by Euan Gray 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.