Prepare against Geoffrey Barber
Australia · World #90,164 classical · FIDE ID 3217566
When preparing against Geoffrey Barber, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 36 games by Geoffrey Barber, covering Jul 2013 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Geoffrey Barber's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Geoffrey Barber 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 | 1,760 | 1,789 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,730 | 1,777 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 33.3% |
| As White | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 22 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Geoffrey Barber's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Geoffrey Barber's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 85.7% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 14.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Barber usually continues Na3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Barber usually continues Bc4 (83.3% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Barber usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 14% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Barber usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Barber usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 46.2% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 15.4% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Geoffrey Barber's chess games
All 36 games by Geoffrey Barber in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - Nov 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: 12 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2013 | Michael D'Arcy | 1,902 | Gold Coast Open | B13 |
| Dec 2011 | Richard Lilly | 1,902 | ch-AUS Reserves | A51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUS Reserves | 2012 | 11 | 5 | 1,829 |
| Adelaide ch-SA cand | 2008 | 7 | 4 | 1,615 |
| Adelaide University Open | 2004 | 7 | 4 | 1,521 |
| Adelaide Labour Day Open | 2009 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,454 |
| Gold Coast Open | 2013 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,934 |
| 58th Begonia Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,697 |
Interactive opening tree from all 36 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Geoffrey Barber's chess games?
36 games by Geoffrey Barber, from Jul 2013 to Nov 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 Geoffrey Barber has played.
What does Geoffrey Barber play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Geoffrey Barber opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Geoffrey Barber answers 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Geoffrey Barber play as White?
As White, Geoffrey Barber's most-played openings in our database are: Bishop's Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Geoffrey Barber play as Black?
As Black, Geoffrey Barber most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Geoffrey Barber's FIDE rating?
Geoffrey Barber is currently rated 1,760 in classical chess and 1,730 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,789 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Geoffrey Barber played?
Our database contains 36 games by Geoffrey Barber, covering Jul 2013 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Geoffrey Barber?
36 games by Geoffrey Barber 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.