Prepare against George Neave
United Kingdom · World #20,998 classical · FIDE ID 2401630
Our database contains 206 games by George Neave, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find George Neave's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout George Neave 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 | 2,049 | 2,163 | Jan 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,019 | 2,098 | Aug 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,105 | 2,151 | May 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 206 | 85 | 58 | 63 | 41.3% |
| As White | 102 | 41 | 30 | 31 | 40.2% |
| As Black | 104 | 44 | 28 | 32 | 42.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of George Neave's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from George Neave's side.
First moves as White (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 84 | 82.4% | 54.2% |
| d4 | 15 | 14.7% | 56.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 54.2% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Neave usually continues Nf3 (38.7% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Neave usually continues Nf3 (79.4% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Neave usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 56.7% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Neave usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Neave usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Neave usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 79.2% | 63.1% |
| e5 | 11 | 20.8% | 77.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 100.0% | 45.5% |
George Neave's chess games
All 206 games by George Neave in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 85 wins, 58 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B69 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| A36 | English Opening | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2007 | Neil Berry | 2,300 | Edinburgh Premier | A70 |
| Apr 2007 | Harald B Borchgrevink | 2,297 | Edinburgh Premier | A61 |
| May 2006 | M O'Donnell | 2,270 | East of Scotland | B99 |
| Oct 2013 | Clement Sreeves | 2,248 | Dundee & Angus Open | C84 |
| Oct 2013 | Jan Rode Pedersen | 2,219 | 29th EU-Cup | C61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dundee & Angus Open | 2016 | 49 | 32 | 2,090 |
| Oban Open | 2015 | 19 | 9.5 | 1,981 |
| Glenrothes Open | 2013 | 16 | 9 | 2,042 |
| East of Scotland | 2008 | 14 | 7 | 2,015 |
| Edinburgh Open | 2012 | 11 | 7 | 2,204 |
| Grangemouth Open | 2008 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,915 |
| Edinburgh Premier | 2007 | 10 | 7 | 2,309 |
| ch-SCO | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,243 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find George Neave's chess games?
206 games by George Neave, from Apr 2003 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 George Neave has played.
What does George Neave play on the first move as White?
Across 102 games with White in our database, George Neave opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, George Neave answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does George Neave play as White?
As White, George Neave's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 102 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does George Neave play as Black?
As Black, George Neave most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 77.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 104 games.
What is George Neave's FIDE rating?
George Neave is currently rated 2,049 in classical chess, 2,019 in rapid and 2,105 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,163 (Jan 2016).
How many games has George Neave played?
Our database contains 206 games by George Neave, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 85 wins, 58 draws, 63 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against George Neave?
206 games by George Neave 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.