Prepare against Gary D Bekker
CM · Australia · World #27,722 classical · FIDE ID 3203972
When preparing against Gary D Bekker, expect 1.d4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 114 games by Gary D Bekker, covering Jul 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Gary D Bekker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gary D Bekker 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 | 2,000 | 2,004 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,832 | 1,873 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 28 | 42 | 44 | 24.6% |
| As White | 58 | 13 | 20 | 25 | 22.4% |
| As Black | 56 | 15 | 22 | 19 | 26.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gary D Bekker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gary D Bekker's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 42 | 72.4% | 32.1% |
| e4 | 15 | 25.9% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 32.1% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Bekker usually continues c4 (28.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Bekker usually continues c4 (35.0% score)
- …e5 (2% of these games) — Bekker usually continues dxe5 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Bekker usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Bekker usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Bekker usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 25 | 83.3% | 44.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 13.3% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 83.3% | 46.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 16.7% | 83.3% |
Gary D Bekker's chess games
All 114 games by Gary D Bekker in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - 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: 28 wins, 42 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A65 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A89 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A32 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2006 | Roberto Hernandez | 2,241 | Palau | C21 |
| Dec 2006 | Abdulwahab Ahmed Rashid | 2,213 | Australian Masters B | E72 |
| Jul 2026 | Martin Lee Lauritsen | 2,101 | OBRO CXU Int. 2026 | C77 |
| Dec 2006 | Richard Voon | 2,083 | Australian Masters B | B66 |
| Sep 2011 | Sylvain Giraud | 2,043 | ch-NEW CALEDONIA | A70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Masters B | 2006 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,884 |
| Auckland Open | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,202 |
| Guam Inv | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,941 |
| Oceania zt | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,853 |
| Budapest FS09 U2250 | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,892 |
| Palau | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,142 |
| ch-Fiji Inv | 2003 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,011 |
| ch-NEW CALEDONIA | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,048 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gary D Bekker's chess games?
114 games by Gary D Bekker, from Jul 2003 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 Gary D Bekker has played.
What does Gary D Bekker play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Gary D Bekker opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gary D Bekker answers 1...e5 (83% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Gary D Bekker play as White?
As White, Gary D Bekker's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gary D Bekker play as Black?
As Black, Gary D Bekker most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Gary D Bekker's FIDE rating?
Gary D Bekker is currently rated 2,000 in classical chess, 1,832 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,004 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Gary D Bekker played?
Our database contains 114 games by Gary D Bekker, covering Jul 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 42 draws, 44 losses (24.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gary D Bekker?
114 games by Gary D Bekker 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.