Prepare against Gavin Albert Anderson
MUS · World #12,421 classical · FIDE ID 14309416
Our database contains 68 games by Gavin Albert Anderson, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gavin Albert Anderson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gavin Albert Anderson 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 | 2,136 | 2,250 | Jul 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,133 | 2,133 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 32.4% |
| As White | 36 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 32 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gavin Albert Anderson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gavin Albert Anderson's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 36 | 100.0% | 45.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 45.8% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Anderson usually continues c4 (44.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Anderson usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Anderson usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 15 | 100.0% | 53.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 100.0% | 53.8% |
Gavin Albert Anderson's chess games
All 68 games by Gavin Albert Anderson in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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, 21 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D22 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D99 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D40 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2000 | Albert Bokros | 2,479 | 3rd WchT U20 | B12 |
| May 2015 | Gillan Bwalya | 2,305 | Pretoria Capablanca | E41 |
| May 2015 | Katarzyna Toma | 2,299 | Pretoria Capablanca | D87 |
| Apr 2014 | Spencer Masango | 2,198 | Centurion Capablanca IM | E73 |
| Apr 2014 | Providence Oatlhotse | 2,181 | Centurion Capablanca IM | D87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pretoria Capablanca | 2016 | 17 | 7 | 2,207 |
| South African Open | 2015 | 11 | 7 | 2,180 |
| Centurion Capablanca IM | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,182 |
| Johannesburg Tsogo Sun Open | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,940 |
| Pretoria FM A | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,136 |
| 3rd WchT U20 | 2000 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,183 |
| ch-Commonwealth 2324 | 2024 | 3 | 1 | 2,112 |
| ch-Africa | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 2,085 |
Interactive opening tree from all 68 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gavin Albert Anderson's chess games?
68 games by Gavin Albert Anderson, from Jul 2012 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 Gavin Albert Anderson has played.
What does Gavin Albert Anderson play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Gavin Albert Anderson opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gavin Albert Anderson answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Gavin Albert Anderson play as White?
As White, Gavin Albert Anderson's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gavin Albert Anderson play as Black?
As Black, Gavin Albert Anderson most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Gavin Albert Anderson's FIDE rating?
Gavin Albert Anderson is currently rated 2,136 in classical chess, 2,133 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,250 (Jul 2015).
How many games has Gavin Albert Anderson played?
Our database contains 68 games by Gavin Albert Anderson, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 21 draws, 25 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gavin Albert Anderson?
68 games by Gavin Albert Anderson 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.