Prepare against Gary M Clark
FM · United Kingdom · World #5,601 classical · FIDE ID 401285
Our database contains 48 games by Gary M Clark, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gary M Clark's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gary M Clark 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 | 2,257 | 2,301 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 22 | 18 | 8 | 45.8% |
| As White | 26 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 22 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 45.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gary M Clark's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gary M Clark's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 84.6% | 68.2% |
| e4 | 3 | 11.5% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 68.2% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Clark usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …f5 (18% of these games) — Clark usually continues Bg5 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Clark usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Clark usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Clark usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Clark usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 87.5% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 90.0% | 72.2% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Gary M Clark's chess games
All 48 games by Gary M Clark 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: 22 wins, 18 draws, 8 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E07 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D75 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D32 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Bogdan Podlesnik | 2,289 | WchT Seniors 50 | E15 |
| Feb 2022 | Nigel E Povah | 2,245 | chT2-BCF S5 (4NCL) online | A45 |
| Sep 2023 | Martin Dobrotka | 2,207 | WchT Seniors 50 | A08 |
| Jul 2024 | Dirk Lampe | 2,158 | WchT Seniors 50 | E94 |
| Jul 2024 | Anders Hoyer Berg | 2,079 | WchT Seniors 50 | E02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2024 | 16 | 11 | 2,332 |
| 18th ch-EU Seniors 50 | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,239 |
| chT2-BCF S5 (4NCL) online | 2022 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,338 |
| chT-BCF S6 (4NCL) Div1A online | 2022 | 5 | 5 | 2,333 |
| Online Olympiad Div4 C | 2021 | 4 | 1 | 1,655 |
| 1st chT-BCF 9394 (4NCL) | 1994 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,310 |
| chT-BCF S5 (4NCL) Final Online | 2022 | 2 | 1 | 2,113 |
| 4NCL 9495 2nd Season | 1995 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,250 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gary M Clark's chess games?
48 games by Gary M Clark, 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 Gary M Clark has played.
What does Gary M Clark play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Gary M Clark opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gary M Clark answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Gary M Clark play as White?
As White, Gary M Clark's most-played openings in our database are: Dutch Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gary M Clark play as Black?
As Black, Gary M Clark most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Gary M Clark's FIDE rating?
Gary M Clark is currently rated 2,257 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,301 (May 2026).
How many games has Gary M Clark played?
Our database contains 48 games by Gary M Clark, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 18 draws, 8 losses (45.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gary M Clark?
48 games by Gary M Clark 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.