Prepare against Geoff Barker
Australia · World #53,470 classical · FIDE ID 3242188
When preparing against Geoff Barker, expect 1.e4 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Geoff Barker, covering May 2019 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Geoff Barker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Geoff Barker 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 | 1,880 | 2,026 | Jun 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 33.3% |
| As White | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 37.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2019-2026): 92 rated games against 75 different opponents, across 17 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 92 | 34 | 34 | 24 | 37.0% | 1,883 | 1,903 | 13 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 24 | 1 | 9 | 14 | 4.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 48 | 24 | 18 | 6 | 50.0% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM · 6 vs CM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 17 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 21 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 1,923 | 1,828 |
| 2025 | 24 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 1,882 | 1,882 |
| 2024 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1,847 | 1,980 |
| 2023 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1,730 | 1,930 |
| 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1,699 | 1,813 |
| 2020 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1,852 | 1,932 |
| 2019 | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 2,002 | 2,002 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Geoff Barker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Geoff Barker's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 6 | 42.9% | 41.7% |
| d4 | 5 | 35.7% | 30.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 14.3% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Barker usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Barker usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Barker usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Barker usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Barker usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 85.7% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Geoff Barker's chess games
All 30 games by Geoff Barker in the Chess.ceo database (May 2019 - Oct 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: 10 wins, 9 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A39 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B25 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E65 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1988 | Shane Malcolm Hill | 2,022 | ch-AUS | D36 |
| Jan 2020 | Ross Lam | 2,010 | ch-AUS Major | C00 |
| Jan 1988 | Gary Wastell | 1,965 | ch-AUS | C10 |
| Jan 2020 | Thorin J Munro | 1,892 | ch-AUS Major | E69 |
| Jun 2023 | Terrence Tang | 1,787 | Sydney NSW Open | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUS | 1988 | 13 | 5 | 1,975 |
| ch-AUS Major | 2020 | 11 | 7 | 1,964 |
| Sydney NSW Open | 2023 | 5 | 2 | 1,980 |
| Sydney Open | 2019 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,359 |
Interactive opening tree from all 30 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Geoff Barker's chess games?
30 games by Geoff Barker, from May 2019 to Oct 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 Geoff Barker has played.
What does Geoff Barker play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Geoff Barker opens with 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Geoff Barker answers 1...e6 (86% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Geoff Barker play as White?
As White, Geoff Barker's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Geoff Barker play as Black?
As Black, Geoff Barker most often plays: French Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Geoff Barker's FIDE rating?
Geoff Barker is currently rated 1,880 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,026 (Jun 2019).
How many games has Geoff Barker played?
Our database contains 30 games by Geoff Barker, covering May 2019 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 9 draws, 11 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Geoff Barker?
30 games by Geoff Barker 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.