Prepare against Gabriella Watson
WCM · Jamaica · World #59,699 classical · FIDE ID 7402538
When preparing against Gabriella Watson, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 48.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 55 games by Gabriella Watson, covering Dec 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Gabriella Watson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gabriella Watson 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 | 1,857 | 1,886 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,637 | 1,637 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,519 | 1,519 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 26 | 11 | 18 | 47.3% |
| As White | 28 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 27 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gabriella Watson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gabriella Watson's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 100.0% | 58.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 58.9% score
- …d5 (54% of these games) — Watson usually continues Bf4 (42.3% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Watson usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
- …Nc6 (4% of these games) — Watson usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 13 | 92.9% | 57.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Gabriella Watson's chess games
All 55 games by Gabriella Watson in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2017 - 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: 26 wins, 11 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 25 | 12/5/8 | 48.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Sofia Mayorga Araya | 2,099 | Campeonato Centroamericano y del Caribe U20 San José 2026 | Femenino | A45 |
| Sep 2026 | Barchinoy Shokirjonova | 1,996 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | A11 |
| Sep 2024 | Sofie Bech Durrfeld | 1,937 | Olympiad Women-45 | D00 |
| Apr 2026 | Valeria Viana | 1,919 | Campeonato Centroamericano y del Caribe U20 San José 2026 | Femenino | A45 |
| Mar 2026 | Valentina Campos Munoz | 1,910 | Campeonato Centroamericano y del Caribe U20 San José 2026 | Femenino | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup U14 Girls Prel | 2021 | 10 | 5 | 1,414 |
| Olympiad Women-45 | 2024 | 10 | 6 | 1,904 |
| Pan American U-20 Championship 2026 | Women | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,766 |
| Olympiad Women-44 | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,558 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,922 |
| Campeonato Centroamericano y del Caribe U20 San José 2026 | Femenino | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,942 |
| Central America & Caribbean U10 Girls | 2017 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gabriella Watson's chess games?
55 games by Gabriella Watson, from Dec 2017 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 Gabriella Watson has played.
What does Gabriella Watson play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Gabriella Watson opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gabriella Watson answers 1...c6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Gabriella Watson play as White?
As White, Gabriella Watson's most-played openings in our database are: London System (25 games, 48.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Mikenas Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gabriella Watson play as Black?
As Black, Gabriella Watson most often plays: Caro-Kann (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Gabriella Watson's FIDE rating?
Gabriella Watson is currently rated 1,857 in classical chess, 1,637 in rapid and 1,519 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,886 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Gabriella Watson played?
Our database contains 55 games by Gabriella Watson, covering Dec 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 11 draws, 18 losses (47.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gabriella Watson?
55 games by Gabriella Watson 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.