Prepare against Gillian A Moore
United Kingdom · World #79,149 classical · FIDE ID 411175
When preparing against Gillian A Moore, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Alekhine Defense as Black, 14.3% over 21 games.
Our database contains 117 games by Gillian A Moore, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gillian A Moore's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gillian A 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 | 1,792 | 1,976 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,863 | 1,863 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 20 | 38 | 59 | 17.1% |
| As White | 61 | 11 | 18 | 32 | 18.0% |
| As Black | 56 | 9 | 20 | 27 | 16.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gillian A Moore's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gillian A Moore's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 57 | 93.4% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 4 | 6.6% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Moore usually continues c4 (36.4% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Moore usually continues Bg5 (30.8% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Moore usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 7% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Moore usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Moore usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Moore usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 78.8% | 28.8% |
| c6 | 6 | 18.2% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 75.0% | 44.4% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
Gillian A Moore's chess games
All 117 games by Gillian A Moore in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 20 wins, 38 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 22 | 5/7/10 | 22.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A82 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A93 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 21 | 3/6/12 | 14.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Mike Tunstall | 2,078 | ch-BCF Seniors 65 | E92 |
| May 2008 | Peter Rowe | 2,051 | chT-BCF2 0708 (4NCL) | D04 |
| Sep 2009 | Andrew F Footner | 2,040 | Paington Open | D00 |
| Aug 2013 | Jim R Nicolson | 1,915 | ch-BCF Senior | A45 |
| Sep 2018 | Ronnie Burton | 1,915 | Paignton Morning Boniface Open | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF Seniors 65 | 2018 | 27 | 11 | 1,801 |
| ch-BCF Senior | 2013 | 14 | 6 | 1,788 |
| 85th Hastings Masters Open | 2010 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,673 |
| 106th ch-GBR 65+ | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,753 |
| ch-BCF Seniors | 2014 | 7 | 2 | 1,802 |
| Paington Open | 2009 | 7 | 2 | 1,882 |
| Southend Open | 2003 | 7 | 2 | 1,952 |
| Hampshire-chB | 2022 | 6 | 2 | 1,581 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gillian A Moore's chess games?
117 games by Gillian A Moore, from Oct 2008 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 Gillian A Moore has played.
What does Gillian A Moore play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Gillian A Moore opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.b3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gillian A Moore answers 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nc6 (25% of games).
What openings does Gillian A Moore play as White?
As White, Gillian A Moore's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (22 games, 22.7% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (9 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gillian A Moore play as Black?
As Black, Gillian A Moore most often plays: Alekhine Defense (21 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Gillian A Moore's FIDE rating?
Gillian A Moore is currently rated 1,792 in classical chess, 1,863 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,976 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Gillian A Moore played?
Our database contains 117 games by Gillian A Moore, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 38 draws, 59 losses (17.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gillian A Moore?
117 games by Gillian A 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.