Prepare against Gavin Jones
United Kingdom · World #88,641 classical · FIDE ID 1805231
Our database contains 32 games by Gavin Jones, covering Aug 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gavin Jones's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gavin Jones 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 | 1,762 | 1,779 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 9 | 4 | 19 | 28.1% |
| As White | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 18 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 27.8% |
Gavin Jones's chess games
All 32 games by Gavin Jones in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2018 - 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: 9 wins, 4 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Dale Westcott | 1,816 | Welsh Championships 2026 | Open | A05 |
| Jan 2018 | David Rovaretti | 1,762 | South Wales New Year Major | D02 |
| Jul 2018 | Jim Robertson | 1,604 | 15th South Wales Open | A80 |
| Apr 2026 | Mike Stannard | 1,542 | Welsh Championships 2026 | Open | B15 |
| Jan 2018 | John Cox | 1,492 | South Wales New Year Major | B25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th South Wales Open | 2018 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,521 |
| Welsh Championships 2026 | Open | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,689 |
| South Wales Late Summer Major Open | 2022 | 5 | 3 | 1,499 |
| Cardiff Welsh Spring Open | 2023 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,458 |
| South Wales New Year Major | 2018 | 4 | 2 | 1,690 |
| Dyfed Open 47th | 2018 | 4 | 0 | 1,326 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gavin Jones's chess games?
32 games by Gavin Jones, from Aug 2018 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 Gavin Jones has played.
What openings does Gavin Jones play as White?
As White, Gavin Jones's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gavin Jones play as Black?
As Black, Gavin Jones most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Gavin Jones's FIDE rating?
Gavin Jones is currently rated 1,762 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,779 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Gavin Jones played?
Our database contains 32 games by Gavin Jones, covering Aug 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 4 draws, 19 losses (28.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gavin Jones?
32 games by Gavin Jones 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.