Prepare against Garth I Owen
CM · GCI · World #83,046 classical · FIDE ID 10700382
When preparing against Garth I Owen, expect 1.e4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 56 games by Garth I Owen, covering Nov 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Garth I Owen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Garth I Owen 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 | 1,780 | 1,840 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,688 | 1,840 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 14 | 9 | 33 | 25.0% |
| As White | 26 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 30 | 5 | 5 | 20 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Garth I Owen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Garth I Owen's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 46.2% | 20.8% |
| c4 | 11 | 42.3% | 59.1% |
| d4 | 3 | 11.5% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 20.8% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Owen usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Owen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Owen usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 42% of White games, 59.1% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Owen usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (27% of these games) — Owen usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (9% of these games) — Owen usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 100.0% | 28.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 27.8% |
Garth I Owen's chess games
All 56 games by Garth I Owen in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2018 - 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: 14 wins, 9 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C74 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | A Yevchenko | 2,276 | Titled Tue Late | B90 |
| Aug 2025 | Rogerio Paulo Muller Fernandes | 2,241 | Titled Tue Late | C15 |
| Oct 2018 | Gerda Nevska | 1,819 | 44th Guernsey Open | A56 |
| Sep 2024 | Joseph Adeshole Brian Beckley | 1,814 | Olympiad-45 | A11 |
| Sep 2024 | Cyrus Daniel | 1,759 | Olympiad-45 | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 18 | 2.5 | 1,888 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,788 |
| 46th Guernsey Open | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,871 |
| 44th Guernsey Open | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,739 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,960 |
| TCh-Euro Small Nations | 2025 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,747 |
| 45th Olympiad 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Garth I Owen's chess games?
56 games by Garth I Owen, from Nov 2018 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 Garth I Owen has played.
What does Garth I Owen play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Garth I Owen opens with 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.c4 (42% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Garth I Owen answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Garth I Owen play as White?
As White, Garth I Owen's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Garth I Owen play as Black?
As Black, Garth I Owen most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Garth I Owen's FIDE rating?
Garth I Owen is currently rated 1,780 in classical chess and 1,688 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,840 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Garth I Owen played?
Our database contains 56 games by Garth I Owen, covering Nov 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 9 draws, 33 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Garth I Owen?
56 games by Garth I Owen 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.