Prepare against George White
Ireland · World #28,791 classical · FIDE ID 2520354
Our database contains 40 games by George White, covering Jan 2024 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find George White's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout George White 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 | 1,993 | 1,993 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,807 | 1,814 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,712 | 1,782 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 23 | 4 | 13 | 57.5% |
| As White | 22 | 16 | 1 | 5 | 72.7% |
| As Black | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of George White's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from George White's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 54.5% | 79.2% |
| d4 | 6 | 27.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 18.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 79.2% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — White usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — White usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — White usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (83% of these games) — White usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — White usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 41.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 25.0% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
George White's chess games
All 40 games by George White in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2024 - 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: 23 wins, 4 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A94 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Kejzar,Petra | 2,111 | 9th Solta Open 2026 | B20 |
| Jul 2025 | S Bedic | 1,888 | 8th Solta Open | B54 |
| Jun 2026 | James Kavanagh | 1,866 | 35th Drogheda Chess Congress | O'Boyle Championship | B52 |
| Jul 2025 | Akshath Shivakumar | 1,822 | Stokes Cup | A45 |
| May 2026 | Jarek Wieczorek | 1,749 | 35th Drogheda Chess Congress | O'Boyle Championship | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU Union U08 | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,212 |
| Sligo Chess & Culture Festival - Weekender Championship | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1,743 |
| 35th Drogheda Chess Congress | O'Boyle Championship | 2026 | 5 | 4 | 2,048 |
| Stokes Cup 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 5 | 1,961 |
| Stokes Cup U12 | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 1,568 |
| Stokes Cup | 2025 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,855 |
| 9th Solta Open 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,943 |
| Caleta Challengers2 | 2005 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find George White's chess games?
40 games by George White, from Jan 2024 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 White has played.
What does George White play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, George White opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, George White answers 1...e6 (42% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does George White play as White?
As White, George White's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does George White play as Black?
As Black, George White most often plays: French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is George White's FIDE rating?
George White is currently rated 1,993 in classical chess, 1,807 in rapid and 1,712 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,993 (Aug 2026).
How many games has George White played?
Our database contains 40 games by George White, covering Jan 2024 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 4 draws, 13 losses (57.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against George White?
40 games by George White 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.