Prepare against Gabriel Sherwood
United Kingdom · World #39,914 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 46 games by Gabriel Sherwood, covering Sep 2024 to Aug 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 | 1,936 | 1,946 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,824 | 1,835 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,877 | 1,877 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 17 | 10 | 19 | 37.0% |
| As White | 24 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 22 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 36.4% |
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 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 100.0% | 52.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.1% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Sherwood usually continues Nc3 (44.4% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Sherwood usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Sherwood usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 100.0% | 45.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Gabriel Sherwood's chess games
All 46 games by Gabriel Sherwood in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2024 - 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: 17 wins, 10 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
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 |
| Jul 2026 | Senith Thenula Gunarathne | 1,976 | EJCOA National Youth Finals U16-20 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V Kingston Inv 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,190 |
| Coventry Int. Open | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,907 |
| 6th 4NCL Easter Congress and Norm 2026 | Saturday Blitz | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,916 |
| 4NCL Easter Congress 2025 | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,788 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Under 16 | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,018 |
| EJCOA National Youth Finals U16-20 | 2026 | 4 | 3 | 2,114 |
| 15th LCC Super Rapid | 2025 | 3 | 1 | 1,918 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gabriel Sherwood's chess games?
46 games by Gabriel Sherwood, from Sep 2024 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 Gabriel Sherwood has played.
What does Gabriel Sherwood play on the first move as White?
Across 24 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 (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 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 (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Gabriel Sherwood's FIDE rating?
Gabriel Sherwood is currently rated 1,936 in classical chess, 1,824 in rapid and 1,877 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,946 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Gabriel Sherwood played?
Our database contains 46 games by Gabriel Sherwood, covering Sep 2024 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 10 draws, 19 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gabriel Sherwood?
46 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.