Prepare against Gary Cooper
BMU · World #78,660 classical · FIDE ID 8800022
When preparing against Gary Cooper, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (89%).
Our database contains 31 games by Gary Cooper, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gary Cooper's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gary Cooper 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 | 1,794 | 1,893 | Sep 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,825 | 1,863 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,821 | 1,821 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 5 | 4 | 22 | 16.1% |
| As White | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 21.4% |
| As Black | 17 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 11.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gary Cooper's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gary Cooper's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 100.0% | 32.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 32.1% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Cooper usually continues Nf3 (21.4% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Cooper usually continues exd5 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Cooper usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 100.0% | 21.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 88.9% | 12.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Gary Cooper's chess games
All 31 games by Gary Cooper in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 5 wins, 4 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2010 | Toby Brookfield | 1,782 | Olympiad-39 | B93 |
| Sep 2012 | Anthony Mongiello | 1,622 | Olympiad-40 | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-39 | 2010 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,893 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 10 | 2 | 1,662 |
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 10 | 1.5 | 1,533 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gary Cooper's chess games?
31 games by Gary Cooper, from Jul 2007 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 Gary Cooper has played.
What does Gary Cooper play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Gary Cooper opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gary Cooper answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Gary Cooper play as White?
As White, Gary Cooper's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gary Cooper play as Black?
As Black, Gary Cooper most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Gary Cooper's FIDE rating?
Gary Cooper is currently rated 1,794 in classical chess, 1,825 in rapid and 1,821 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,893 (Sep 2012).
How many games has Gary Cooper played?
Our database contains 31 games by Gary Cooper, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 4 draws, 22 losses (16.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gary Cooper?
31 games by Gary Cooper 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.