Prepare against Gabriel Sherwood
United Kingdom · World #17,305 classical · FIDE ID 343454313
When preparing against Gabriel Sherwood, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 66 games by Gabriel Sherwood, covering Sep 2024 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Gabriel Sherwood's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gabriel Sherwood 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 | 2,083 | 2,083 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,928 | 1,928 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,941 | 1,941 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 27 | 13 | 26 | 40.9% |
| As White | 33 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 33 | 14 | 4 | 15 | 42.4% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2024-2026): 133 rated games against 122 different opponents, across 20 events in 1 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 | 48 | 20 | 11 | 17 | 41.7% | 1,905 | 1,918 | 4 |
| Rapid | 34 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 47.1% | 1,892 | 1,904 | 7 |
| Blitz | 42 | 21 | 4 | 17 | 50.0% | 1,904 | 1,914 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 57 | 15 | 8 | 34 | 26.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 33 | 25 | 5 | 3 | 75.8% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs CM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 51 | 26 | 9 | 16 | 1,927 | 2,027 |
| 2025 | 76 | 33 | 12 | 31 | 1,893 | 1,870 |
| 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1,748 | 1,681 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gabriel Sherwood's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gabriel Sherwood's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 100.0% | 53.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.0% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Sherwood usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Sherwood usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Sherwood usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 100.0% | 61.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 27.8% |
Gabriel Sherwood's chess games
All 66 games by Gabriel Sherwood in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2024 - 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: 27 wins, 13 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Danbe Luk | 2,187 | V Kingston Inv 2026 | B23 |
| Aug 2026 | David Okike | 2,158 | V Kingston Inv 2026 | C50 |
| Aug 2026 | Peter G Large | 2,138 | V Kingston Inv 2026 | C28 |
| Aug 2026 | Zain Patel | 2,077 | V Kingston Inv 2026 | B15 |
| Oct 2026 | Tom Balmond | 2,029 | 2026 Delancey UKCC Challengers Under 18 | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 UK Chess Challenge Terafinal Under 18 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,857 |
| 2026 Delancey UKCC Challengers Under 18 | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,148 |
| Coventry Int. Open | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,907 |
| V Kingston Inv 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,190 |
| 6th 4NCL Easter Congress and Norm 2026 | Saturday Blitz | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,916 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Under 16 | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,018 |
| 4NCL Easter Congress 2025 | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,788 |
| EJCOA National Youth Finals U16-20 | 2026 | 4 | 3 | 2,114 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gabriel Sherwood's chess games?
66 games by Gabriel Sherwood, from Sep 2024 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 Gabriel Sherwood has played.
What does Gabriel Sherwood play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Gabriel Sherwood opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gabriel Sherwood answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Gabriel Sherwood play as White?
As White, Gabriel Sherwood's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gabriel Sherwood play as Black?
As Black, Gabriel Sherwood most often plays: Italian Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Gabriel Sherwood's FIDE rating?
Gabriel Sherwood is currently rated 2,083 in classical chess, 1,928 in rapid and 1,941 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,083 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Gabriel Sherwood played?
Our database contains 66 games by Gabriel Sherwood, covering Sep 2024 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 13 draws, 26 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gabriel Sherwood?
66 games by Gabriel Sherwood 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.