Prepare against Franklyn Gibson
Bahamas · World #48,423 classical · FIDE ID 10400028
When preparing against Franklyn Gibson, expect 1.e4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 61 games by Franklyn Gibson, covering Oct 2006 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Franklyn Gibson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Franklyn Gibson 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 | 1,900 | 1,987 | Sep 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 26 | 16 | 19 | 42.6% |
| As White | 35 | 18 | 8 | 9 | 51.4% |
| As Black | 26 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 30.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2025): 86 rated games against 46 different opponents, across 14 events in 3 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 79 | 46 | 16 | 17 | 58.2% | 1,747 | 1,868 | 21 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 13 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 7.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 57 | 34 | 10 | 13 | 59.6% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs FM · 11 vs CM · 3 vs WFM · 5 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
3 tournament wins from 13 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1,704 | 1,804 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1,963 | 1,563 |
| 2019 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1,729 | 1,889 |
| 2018 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 1,727 | 1,850 |
| 2017 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1,690 | 1,833 |
| 2016 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1,859 | 1,859 |
| 2013 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1,729 | 2,129 |
| 2010 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2,148 | 2,148 |
| 2007 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1,751 | 1,751 |
| 2006 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1,780 | 1,914 |
Where Franklyn Gibson has played
Bahamas (12) · Azerbaijan (1) · United States (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Franklyn Gibson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Franklyn Gibson's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 51.4% | 69.4% |
| d4 | 12 | 34.3% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 4 | 11.4% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 69.4% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Gibson usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Gibson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Gibson usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Gibson usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Gibson usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …b6 (8% of these games) — Gibson usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 33.3% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Franklyn Gibson's chess games
All 61 games by Franklyn Gibson in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - Oct 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: 26 wins, 16 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C26 | King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2006 | Ras Malaku Lorne | 2,097 | Nassau New Providence | E38 |
| Aug 2006 | Justin Blackman | 1,984 | Nassau New Providence | B36 |
| Nov 2006 | Byron Small | 1,796 | ch-BAH 35th | B34 |
| Nov 2006 | Charles Duncombe | 1,624 | ch-BAH 35th | A03 |
| Sep 2016 | Wandile Simelane | 1,615 | Olympiad-42 | A16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-27 | 1986 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,356 |
| Olympiad-29 | 1990 | 13 | 8 | 2,357 |
| Olympiad-28 | 1988 | 12 | 7 | 2,271 |
| Nassau New Providence | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,106 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,799 |
| ch-BAH 35th | 2006 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,894 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Franklyn Gibson's chess games?
61 games by Franklyn Gibson, from Oct 2006 to Oct 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 Franklyn Gibson has played.
What does Franklyn Gibson play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Franklyn Gibson opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Franklyn Gibson answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games).
What openings does Franklyn Gibson play as White?
As White, Franklyn Gibson's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Franklyn Gibson play as Black?
As Black, Franklyn Gibson most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Franklyn Gibson's FIDE rating?
Franklyn Gibson is currently rated 1,900 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,987 (Sep 2016).
How many games has Franklyn Gibson played?
Our database contains 61 games by Franklyn Gibson, covering Oct 2006 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 16 draws, 19 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Franklyn Gibson?
61 games by Franklyn Gibson 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.