Prepare against Gary White
United Kingdom · World #82,929 classical · FIDE ID 426180
When preparing against Gary White, expect 1.f4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Bird's opening as White, 62.8% over 43 games.
Our database contains 98 games by Gary White, covering Mar 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gary White's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gary White 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 | 1,780 | 1,794 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,671 | 1,738 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 48 | 11 | 39 | 49.0% |
| As White | 48 | 28 | 5 | 15 | 58.3% |
| As Black | 50 | 20 | 6 | 24 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gary White's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gary White's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 43 | 89.6% | 66.3% |
| g4 | 3 | 6.3% | 16.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 90% of White games, 66.3% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — White usually continues Nf3 (64.6% score)
- …Nf6 (9% of these games) — White usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — White usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.g4 — 6% of White games, 16.7% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — White usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — White usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 53.8% | 46.4% |
| e6 | 6 | 23.1% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 5 | 19.2% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 9 | 69.2% | 77.8% |
| b6 | 4 | 30.8% | 37.5% |
Gary White's chess games
All 98 games by Gary White in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2014 - 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: 48 wins, 11 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 43 | 27/3/13 | 62.8% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2014 | Steffen Hoffmann | 2,030 | 4th Sunningdale e2e4 U1800 Open | A02 |
| Jan 2016 | Rafael Alberto Lopez Diaz | 1,854 | Gibraltar Amateur Open A | B22 |
| Jan 2016 | Wim D'Haluin | 1,846 | Gibraltar Amateur Open A | A80 |
| Jan 2020 | Aleksandar S Kovacevic | 1,804 | Gibraltar Amateurs Open A | A03 |
| Jan 2020 | Luca Marani | 1,796 | Gibraltar Amateurs Open A | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar Amateur Open B | 2019 | 20 | 10 | 1,611 |
| Gibraltar Amateur Open A | 2019 | 20 | 9.5 | 1,633 |
| Douglas IoM Minor Open | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,542 |
| Isle of Man Minor | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,637 |
| Douglas IoM Major Open | 2016 | 7 | 6 | 1,890 |
| Douglas IoM Open C | 2018 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,681 |
| Sunningdale e2e4 Open U1800 05 | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 1,526 |
| 4th Sunningdale e2e4 U1800 Open | 2014 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,575 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gary White's chess games?
98 games by Gary White, from Mar 2014 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 White has played.
What does Gary White play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Gary White opens with 1.f4 (90% of games), 1.g4 (6% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gary White answers 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...b6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (69% of games), 1...b6 (31% of games).
What openings does Gary White play as White?
As White, Gary White's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (43 games, 62.8% win rate); Grob's Attack (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gary White play as Black?
As Black, Gary White most often plays: Dutch Defense (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Alekhine Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Owen Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Gary White's FIDE rating?
Gary White is currently rated 1,780 in classical chess, 1,671 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,794 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Gary White played?
Our database contains 98 games by Gary White, covering Mar 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 11 draws, 39 losses (49.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gary White?
98 games by Gary White 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.