Prepare against Geoffrey L Bishop
United Kingdom · World #126,099 classical · FIDE ID 417491
When preparing against Geoffrey L Bishop, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%).
Our database contains 175 games by Geoffrey L Bishop, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Geoffrey L Bishop's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Geoffrey L Bishop 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 | 1,657 | 1,852 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,683 | 1,794 | Jul 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,867 | 1,867 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 175 | 76 | 14 | 85 | 43.4% |
| As White | 87 | 45 | 6 | 36 | 51.7% |
| As Black | 88 | 31 | 8 | 49 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Geoffrey L Bishop's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Geoffrey L Bishop's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 84 | 96.6% | 55.4% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.3% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 55.4% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Bishop usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Bishop usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Bishop usually continues d4 (65.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Bishop usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Bishop usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 61.4% | 40.7% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 15.9% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 6.8% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.5% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 96.4% | 40.7% |
| b5 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
Geoffrey L Bishop's chess games
All 175 games by Geoffrey L Bishop in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 76 wins, 14 draws, 85 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Halloween Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B56 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 0/0/7 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2011 | Anthony C P Milnes | 2,055 | London Classic Open | B07 |
| Dec 2011 | Niels Erik Andersen | 2,018 | London Classic Open | E70 |
| Jan 2010 | Kenneth Odeh | 2,012 | 8th Gibraltar Masters | B44 |
| Jan 2012 | Martyn Hamer | 2,010 | 10th Gibraltar Challengers B | B04 |
| Feb 2010 | Jose Perez Reisler | 2,001 | 8th Gibraltar Challengers B | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Classic Open | 2011 | 26 | 9 | 1,856 |
| 8th Gibraltar Masters | 2010 | 10 | 3 | 1,935 |
| Crawley e2e4 Gatwick Open U1850 | 2016 | 7 | 5 | 1,820 |
| Stevenage 4NCL Easter Open U1825 | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,542 |
| Jersey Open Minor | 2002 | 7 | 5.5 | – |
| 2nd Basingstoke Spring Bank Open U1825 | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,567 |
| London Golders Green Open U1900 4th | 2014 | 6 | 3 | 1,616 |
| 8th Gibraltar Challengers B | 2010 | 5 | 1 | 1,785 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Geoffrey L Bishop's chess games?
175 games by Geoffrey L Bishop, from Apr 2009 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 Geoffrey L Bishop has played.
What does Geoffrey L Bishop play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Geoffrey L Bishop opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Geoffrey L Bishop answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...b5 (4% of games).
What openings does Geoffrey L Bishop play as White?
As White, Geoffrey L Bishop's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Geoffrey L Bishop play as Black?
As Black, Geoffrey L Bishop most often plays: Sicilian: Alapin (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 88 games.
What is Geoffrey L Bishop's FIDE rating?
Geoffrey L Bishop is currently rated 1,657 in classical chess, 1,683 in rapid and 1,867 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,852 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Geoffrey L Bishop played?
Our database contains 175 games by Geoffrey L Bishop, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 14 draws, 85 losses (43.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Geoffrey L Bishop?
175 games by Geoffrey L Bishop 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.