Prepare against Gary W Lane
IM · Australia · World #8,377 classical · FIDE ID 3203301
When preparing against Gary W Lane, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian as Black, 24.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 1,251 games by Gary W Lane, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gary W Lane's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gary W Lane 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 | 2,198 | 2,449 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,402 | 2,414 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,193 | 2,398 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,251 | 578 | 315 | 357 | 46.2% |
| As White | 637 | 325 | 157 | 155 | 51.0% |
| As Black | 614 | 253 | 158 | 202 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gary W Lane's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gary W Lane's side.
First moves as White (637 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 630 | 98.9% | 63.6% |
| d4 | 7 | 1.1% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 63.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Lane usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Lane usually continues Nf3 (64.9% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Lane usually continues d4 (65.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Lane usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Lane usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Lane usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (256 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 245 | 95.7% | 56.9% |
| c5 | 10 | 3.9% | 70.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (243 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 128 | 52.7% | 50.4% |
| d5 | 80 | 32.9% | 54.4% |
| f5 | 35 | 14.4% | 65.7% |
Gary W Lane's chess games
All 1,251 games by Gary W Lane 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: 578 wins, 315 draws, 357 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 98 | 56/19/23 | 57.1% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 89 | 41/22/26 | 46.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 42 | 17/13/12 | 40.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 33 | 18/9/6 | 54.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 31 | 19/4/8 | 61.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 27 | 19/3/5 | 70.4% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 10/5/10 | 40.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 23 | 9/7/7 | 39.1% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 22 | 13/5/4 | 59.1% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 66 | 29/13/24 | 43.9% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 47 | 22/10/15 | 46.8% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 41 | 18/13/10 | 43.9% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 38 | 10/16/12 | 26.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 29 | 10/7/12 | 34.5% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 29 | 9/4/15 | 31.0% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 28 | 12/8/8 | 42.9% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 25 | 6/9/10 | 24.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 24 | 6/9/9 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 24 | 13/8/3 | 54.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2004 | Nigel D Short | 2,687 | Olympiad-36 | C03 |
| Apr 2015 | Loek Van Wely | 2,665 | 53rd Doeberl Cup | B24 |
| Jan 1993 | Michael Adams | 2,630 | 17th Lloyds Bank Open | C86 |
| Jan 1992 | Viktor Bologan | 2,585 | 8th Cappelle Open | B23 |
| Jan 1991 | Anthony Miles | 2,585 | Le Touquet Open 06th | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUS | 2026 | 98 | 56 | 2,324 |
| Oceania zt | 2015 | 63 | 42 | 2,341 |
| Sydney Open | 2019 | 38 | 23.5 | 2,372 |
| Australian Open | 2003 | 33 | 23.5 | 2,467 |
| Sydney Open A | 2013 | 27 | 18.5 | 2,361 |
| George Trundle Masters | 2018 | 27 | 14 | 2,304 |
| Sydney NSW Open | 2024 | 26 | 20 | 2,240 |
| ch-BCF | 1988 | 20 | 11 | 2,419 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Darryl K Johansen (16 games) · Zong-Yuan Zhao (14 games) · Igor Bjelobrk (13 games) · Stephen J Solomon (12 games) · Robert W Smith (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gary W Lane's chess games?
1,251 games by Gary W Lane, 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 W Lane has played.
What does Gary W Lane play on the first move as White?
Across 637 games with White in our database, Gary W Lane opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gary W Lane answers 1...e5 (96% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games), 1...Nc6 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games).
What openings does Gary W Lane play as White?
As White, Gary W Lane's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (98 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian (89 games, 46.1% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (42 games, 40.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 637 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gary W Lane play as Black?
As Black, Gary W Lane most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (66 games, 43.9% win rate); Dutch Defense (47 games, 46.8% win rate); Slav Defense (41 games, 43.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 614 games.
What is Gary W Lane's FIDE rating?
Gary W Lane is currently rated 2,198 in classical chess, 2,402 in rapid and 2,193 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,449 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Gary W Lane played?
Our database contains 1,251 games by Gary W Lane, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 578 wins, 315 draws, 357 losses (46.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gary W Lane?
1,251 games by Gary W Lane 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.