Prepare against Frederick Waldhausen Gordon
IM · United Kingdom · World #954 classical · FIDE ID 2409143
When preparing against Frederick Waldhausen Gordon, expect 1.Nf3 in 41% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Closed as Black, 27.3% over 22 games.
Our database contains 912 games by Frederick Waldhausen Gordon, covering Sep 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Frederick Waldhausen Gordon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frederick Waldhausen Gordon 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 | 2,455 | 2,455 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,429 | 2,429 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,439 | 2,439 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 912 | 476 | 157 | 279 | 52.2% |
| As White | 463 | 260 | 68 | 135 | 56.2% |
| As Black | 449 | 216 | 89 | 144 | 48.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frederick Waldhausen Gordon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frederick Waldhausen Gordon's side.
First moves as White (462 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 191 | 41.3% | 66.2% |
| d4 | 177 | 38.3% | 62.4% |
| e4 | 85 | 18.4% | 59.4% |
| c4 | 7 | 1.5% | 78.6% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 41% of White games, 66.2% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Gordon usually continues g3 (73.7% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Gordon usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Gordon usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 62.4% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Gordon usually continues c4 (62.8% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Gordon usually continues c4 (63.0% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Gordon usually continues e4 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (220 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 98 | 44.5% | 53.1% |
| c5 | 58 | 26.4% | 65.5% |
| e6 | 43 | 19.5% | 61.6% |
| c6 | 20 | 9.1% | 52.5% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 90 | 66.7% | 61.1% |
| d5 | 34 | 25.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 5.2% | 92.9% |
| c6 | 4 | 3.0% | 75.0% |
Frederick Waldhausen Gordon's chess games
All 912 games by Frederick Waldhausen Gordon in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2019 - 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: 476 wins, 157 draws, 279 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 75 | 42/6/27 | 56.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 54 | 30/6/18 | 55.6% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 32 | 19/6/7 | 59.4% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 22 | 14/2/6 | 63.6% |
| A15 | English Opening | 22 | 14/5/3 | 63.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 18 | 12/0/6 | 66.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 32 | 18/9/5 | 56.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 30 | 18/6/6 | 60.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 22 | 6/4/12 | 27.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 19 | 14/2/3 | 73.7% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 16 | 5/1/10 | 31.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 16 | 7/6/3 | 43.8% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 16 | 9/3/4 | 56.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 15 | 9/2/4 | 60.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,831 | Titled Tue Early | A04 |
| May 2026 | Nihal Sarin | 2,723 | Titled Tue 26th May 2026 | D35 |
| May 2026 | Andrey Esipenko | 2,684 | Titled Tuesday | E20 |
| Feb 2024 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,683 | Titled Tue Early | B31 |
| Jun 2024 | David Navara | 2,682 | Titled Tue Early | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 656 | 398.5 | 2,419 |
| UK Open Blitz Open Final | 2025 | 30 | 21 | 2,469 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 24 | 14 | 2,392 |
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,559 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2025 | 11 | 8 | 2,459 |
| 4NCL 2024-25 | 2025 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,418 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,518 |
| British Rapidplay 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 8 | 2,270 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frederick Waldhausen Gordon's chess games?
912 games by Frederick Waldhausen Gordon, from Sep 2019 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 Frederick Waldhausen Gordon has played.
What does Frederick Waldhausen Gordon play on the first move as White?
Across 462 games with White in our database, Frederick Waldhausen Gordon opens with 1.Nf3 (41% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frederick Waldhausen Gordon answers 1...e5 (45% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Frederick Waldhausen Gordon play as White?
As White, Frederick Waldhausen Gordon's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (75 games, 56.0% win rate); Indian Defense (54 games, 55.6% win rate); Slav Defense (32 games, 59.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 463 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frederick Waldhausen Gordon play as Black?
As Black, Frederick Waldhausen Gordon most often plays: Indian Defense (32 games, 56.3% win rate); Italian Game (30 games, 60.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (22 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 449 games.
What is Frederick Waldhausen Gordon's FIDE rating?
Frederick Waldhausen Gordon is currently rated 2,455 in classical chess, 2,429 in rapid and 2,439 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,455 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Frederick Waldhausen Gordon played?
Our database contains 912 games by Frederick Waldhausen Gordon, covering Sep 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 476 wins, 157 draws, 279 losses (52.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frederick Waldhausen Gordon?
912 games by Frederick Waldhausen Gordon 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.