Prepare against Gerald Moore
United Kingdom · World #39,260 classical · FIDE ID 403440
When preparing against Gerald Moore, expect 1.Nf3 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 20.5% over 39 games.
Our database contains 345 games by Gerald Moore, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gerald Moore's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerald Moore 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 | 1,938 | 2,252 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,051 | 2,213 | Apr 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 345 | 112 | 137 | 96 | 32.5% |
| As White | 170 | 69 | 64 | 37 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 175 | 43 | 73 | 59 | 24.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerald Moore's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerald Moore's side.
First moves as White (170 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 125 | 73.5% | 61.2% |
| e4 | 29 | 17.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 13 | 7.6% | 65.4% |
| d4 | 3 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 74% of White games, 61.2% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Moore usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Moore usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Moore usually continues g3 (81.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Moore usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (31% of these games) — Moore usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (7% of these games) — Moore usually continues exd5 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 43 | 53.1% | 45.3% |
| g6 | 17 | 21.0% | 35.3% |
| d5 | 13 | 16.0% | 42.3% |
| c6 | 6 | 7.4% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 52.1% | 47.4% |
| g6 | 21 | 28.8% | 47.6% |
| f5 | 6 | 8.2% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 6 | 8.2% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Gerald Moore's chess games
All 345 games by Gerald Moore 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: 112 wins, 137 draws, 96 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 32 | 16/7/9 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 21 | 8/8/5 | 38.1% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| E09 | Catalan | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 39 | 8/22/9 | 20.5% |
| B80 | Sicilian | 16 | 6/8/2 | 37.5% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 3/9/1 | 23.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2001 | Andrew J Ledger | 2,418 | ch-BCF 88th | B07 |
| Feb 1997 | Shaun M Taulbut | 2,400 | chT-BCF 9697 (4NCL) | E62 |
| Apr 2003 | Colin S Crouch | 2,344 | West of England Open | D85 |
| Jan 1995 | Laszlo Puschmann | 2,340 | Kiekrz Open | A48 |
| May 2003 | Ian D Thompson | 2,290 | chT2-BCF 0203 (4NCL) | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West of England Open | 2003 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,215 |
| chT2-BCF 0607 (4NCL) | 2007 | 11 | 5 | 2,211 |
| ch-BCF 88th | 2001 | 11 | 6 | 2,347 |
| Maidenhead Open | 2019 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,118 |
| ch-BCF | 2003 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,120 |
| chT2-BCF 0102 (4NCL) | 2002 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,213 |
| chT2-BCF 0203 (4NCL) | 2003 | 11 | 7 | 2,312 |
| chT2-BCF 9798 (4NCL) | 1998 | 10 | 5 | 2,161 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerald Moore's chess games?
345 games by Gerald Moore, 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 Gerald Moore has played.
What does Gerald Moore play on the first move as White?
Across 170 games with White in our database, Gerald Moore opens with 1.Nf3 (74% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerald Moore answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...g6 (21% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...g6 (29% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Gerald Moore play as White?
As White, Gerald Moore's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (32 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Dutch Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 170 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerald Moore play as Black?
As Black, Gerald Moore most often plays: Modern Defense (39 games, 20.5% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 175 games.
What is Gerald Moore's FIDE rating?
Gerald Moore is currently rated 1,938 in classical chess, 2,051 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,252 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Gerald Moore played?
Our database contains 345 games by Gerald Moore, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 112 wins, 137 draws, 96 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerald Moore?
345 games by Gerald Moore 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.