Prepare against Gary Slegg
United Kingdom · World #141,404 classical · FIDE ID 343401821
When preparing against Gary Slegg, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 41 games by Gary Slegg, covering Jul 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gary Slegg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gary Slegg 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 | 1,617 | 1,848 | Aug 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 8 | 11 | 22 | 19.5% |
| As White | 21 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 20 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 10.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gary Slegg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gary Slegg's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 95.2% | 45.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 45.0% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Slegg usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Slegg usually continues Qe2 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Slegg usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Slegg usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 100.0% | 12.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 75.0% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
Gary Slegg's chess games
All 41 games by Gary Slegg in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2022 - 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: 8 wins, 11 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Adam Smith | 1,623 | Hull 4NCL Open C | B15 |
| Feb 2023 | Mohamed Binesmael | 1,548 | chT-BCF3W 2223 (4NCL) | B11 |
| Jan 2022 | David Norris | 1,507 | 4NCL Online U1700 Open 13th | B21 |
| Jan 2022 | Christine F Constable | 1,415 | 4NCL Online U1700 Open 13th | A47 |
| Feb 2022 | Adhvikperiyasami Kadalarasan Ganesh Balaji | 1,390 | 14th 4NCL Online U1700 Open | E24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-WLS Minor online | 2021 | 7 | 3 | 1,228 |
| chT-BCF3W 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,791 |
| chT3W-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 5 | 1 | 1,691 |
| 4NCL Online U1700 Open 13th | 2022 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,469 |
| 14th 4NCL Online U1700 Open | 2022 | 5 | 2 | 1,381 |
| Hull 4NCL Open C | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,646 |
| 15th 4NCL Online Open | 2022 | 4 | 0 | 1,021 |
| London Central Major | 2022 | 3 | 0 | 1,024 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gary Slegg's chess games?
41 games by Gary Slegg, from Jul 2022 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 Slegg has played.
What does Gary Slegg play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Gary Slegg opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gary Slegg answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games).
What openings does Gary Slegg play as White?
As White, Gary Slegg's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gary Slegg play as Black?
As Black, Gary Slegg most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Gary Slegg's FIDE rating?
Gary Slegg is currently rated 1,617 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,848 (Aug 2022).
How many games has Gary Slegg played?
Our database contains 41 games by Gary Slegg, covering Jul 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 11 draws, 22 losses (19.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gary Slegg?
41 games by Gary Slegg 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.