Prepare against Gareth Morris
United Kingdom · World #36,392 classical · FIDE ID 1800892
Our database contains 249 games by Gareth Morris, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gareth Morris's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gareth Morris 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 | 1,952 | 2,174 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,027 | 2,070 | Apr 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,978 | 2,105 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 249 | 89 | 55 | 105 | 35.7% |
| As White | 127 | 41 | 36 | 50 | 32.3% |
| As Black | 122 | 48 | 19 | 55 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gareth Morris's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gareth Morris's side.
First moves as White (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 110 | 86.6% | 45.9% |
| Nc3 | 12 | 9.4% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 45.9% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Morris usually continues c4 (47.5% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Morris usually continues c4 (38.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Morris usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 9% of White games, 41.7% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Morris usually continues e4 (20.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Morris usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Morris usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 64 | 100.0% | 48.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 81.6% | 41.9% |
| c5 | 7 | 18.4% | 64.3% |
Gareth Morris's chess games
All 249 games by Gareth Morris in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 89 wins, 55 draws, 105 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 17 | 2/8/7 | 11.8% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| E00 | Catalan | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 27 | 12/1/14 | 44.4% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 8/1/9 | 44.4% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A54 | Old Indian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | James Cobb | 2,330 | ch-WLS | A67 |
| Apr 2001 | Leighton Williams | 2,307 | ch-WLS | B88 |
| Jul 2000 | Christopher N Dunworth | 2,293 | 5th South Wales Masters | A86 |
| Oct 2000 | Francis Rayner | 2,256 | West Wales Open | E05 |
| Jan 2009 | Paul Wallace | 2,243 | chT2b-BCF 0809 (4NCL) | B70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-WLS | 2008 | 61 | 32 | 2,178 |
| South Wales Winter Open | 2004 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,001 |
| chT3-BCF 0203 (4NCL) | 2003 | 9 | 3 | 1,962 |
| West Wales Open | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,065 |
| chT3-BCF 0910 (4NCL) | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,067 |
| 5th South Wales Masters | 2000 | 9 | 2 | 2,086 |
| ch-BCF Seniors 50 | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,979 |
| ch-WLS 50th | 2004 | 7 | 3 | 2,100 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gareth Morris's chess games?
249 games by Gareth Morris, from Apr 2003 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 Morris has played.
What does Gareth Morris play on the first move as White?
Across 127 games with White in our database, Gareth Morris opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.Nc3 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gareth Morris answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games).
What openings does Gareth Morris play as White?
As White, Gareth Morris's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (17 games, 11.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Catalan (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 127 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gareth Morris play as Black?
As Black, Gareth Morris most often plays: Benoni Defense (27 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 122 games.
What is Gareth Morris's FIDE rating?
Gareth Morris is currently rated 1,952 in classical chess, 2,027 in rapid and 1,978 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,174 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Gareth Morris played?
Our database contains 249 games by Gareth Morris, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 89 wins, 55 draws, 105 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gareth Morris?
249 games by Gareth Morris 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.