Prepare against Gary Kenworthy
FM · United Kingdom · World #8,770 classical · FIDE ID 401587
Our database contains 155 games by Gary Kenworthy, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gary Kenworthy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gary Kenworthy 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 | 2,190 | 2,301 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,119 | 2,249 | Apr 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 155 | 46 | 62 | 47 | 29.7% |
| As White | 88 | 30 | 34 | 24 | 34.1% |
| As Black | 67 | 16 | 28 | 23 | 23.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gary Kenworthy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gary Kenworthy's side.
First moves as White (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 69 | 78.4% | 53.6% |
| c4 | 15 | 17.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.3% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 53.6% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Kenworthy usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Kenworthy usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kenworthy usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 17% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Kenworthy usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Kenworthy usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Kenworthy usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 57.7% | 46.7% |
| g6 | 4 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 50.0% | 19.2% |
| g6 | 9 | 34.6% | 61.1% |
| c5 | 2 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
Gary Kenworthy's chess games
All 155 games by Gary Kenworthy in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 46 wins, 62 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| A11 | English Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 5/12/2 | 26.3% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E45 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A63 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1981 | Paul Van der Sterren | 2,440 | Ramsgate Open | C47 |
| Aug 1980 | Michael J Franklin | 2,345 | British CF-67 Championship | A41 |
| Aug 2003 | Stephen R Mannion | 2,339 | Blackpool Ron Banwell Masters | B42 |
| Aug 1980 | Richard L Britton | 2,330 | British CF-67 Championship | B16 |
| Aug 1980 | Ken P Neat | 2,315 | British CF-67 Championship | B48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British CF-67 Championship | 1980 | 11 | 5 | 2,339 |
| British CF-69 Championship | 1982 | 10 | 2 | 2,138 |
| 4NCL 9495 2nd Season | 1995 | 9 | 4 | 2,227 |
| Paris-London | 1994 | 9 | 2 | 2,156 |
| Blackpool Ron Banwell Masters | 2003 | 9 | 6 | 2,409 |
| chT3-BCF 0102 (4NCL) | 2002 | 8 | 4 | 2,191 |
| chT3-BCF 0203 (4NCL) | 2003 | 7 | 5 | 2,341 |
| Chichester Young Masters | 1981 | 6 | 3 | 2,275 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gary Kenworthy's chess games?
155 games by Gary Kenworthy, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Kenworthy has played.
What does Gary Kenworthy play on the first move as White?
Across 88 games with White in our database, Gary Kenworthy opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gary Kenworthy answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...g6 (35% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games).
What openings does Gary Kenworthy play as White?
As White, Gary Kenworthy's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 88 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gary Kenworthy play as Black?
As Black, Gary Kenworthy most often plays: Modern Defense (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Gary Kenworthy's FIDE rating?
Gary Kenworthy is currently rated 2,190 in classical chess, 2,119 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,301 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Gary Kenworthy played?
Our database contains 155 games by Gary Kenworthy, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 62 draws, 47 losses (29.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gary Kenworthy?
155 games by Gary Kenworthy 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.