Prepare against Gareth Annesley
Ireland · World #44,642 classical · FIDE ID 2505762
Our database contains 54 games by Gareth Annesley, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gareth Annesley's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gareth Annesley 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 | 1,915 | 1,990 | Aug 2022 |
| Rapid | 1,951 | 1,963 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,895 | 1,948 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 11 | 7 | 36 | 20.4% |
| As White | 24 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 16.7% |
| As Black | 30 | 7 | 1 | 22 | 23.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gareth Annesley's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gareth Annesley's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 66.7% | 28.1% |
| d4 | 8 | 33.3% | 31.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 28.1% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Annesley usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Annesley usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Annesley usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 31.3% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Annesley usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Annesley usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Annesley usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 73.7% | 35.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 15.8% | 33.3% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 55.6% | 20.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Gareth Annesley's chess games
All 54 games by Gareth Annesley in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - Jul 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: 11 wins, 7 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C93 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D79 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2013 | Anthony Fox | 2,108 | Bunratty Masters Open 20th | B26 |
| Apr 2012 | Peter Cafolla | 2,034 | Dublin Easter e2e4 Open | D36 |
| Aug 2011 | James J. McDonnell | 1,965 | ch-Ulster | B80 |
| Apr 2012 | Ronan Magee | 1,948 | Dublin Easter e2e4 Open | C97 |
| Mar 2013 | Raymond Pearson | 1,926 | Bunratty Masters Open 20th | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Ulster | 2017 | 25 | 9 | 1,909 |
| Dublin Easter e2e4 Open | 2012 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,910 |
| 19th EU-Cup | 2003 | 6 | 0.5 | 2,038 |
| Bunratty Masters Open 20th | 2013 | 6 | 2 | 1,981 |
| Target Recruitment Masters | 2001 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,947 |
| Dublin City Masters | 2013 | 4 | 0 | 1,655 |
| Galway Masters | 2006 | 1 | 0 | 2,039 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gareth Annesley's chess games?
54 games by Gareth Annesley, from May 2012 to Jul 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 Gareth Annesley has played.
What does Gareth Annesley play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Gareth Annesley opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gareth Annesley answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...Nc6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Gareth Annesley play as White?
As White, Gareth Annesley's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gareth Annesley play as Black?
As Black, Gareth Annesley most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Gareth Annesley's FIDE rating?
Gareth Annesley is currently rated 1,915 in classical chess, 1,951 in rapid and 1,895 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,990 (Aug 2022).
How many games has Gareth Annesley played?
Our database contains 54 games by Gareth Annesley, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 7 draws, 36 losses (20.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gareth Annesley?
54 games by Gareth Annesley 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.