Prepare against Gordon Dunlop
Australia · World #83,004 classical · FIDE ID 3206726
When preparing against Gordon Dunlop, expect 1.e4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (82%).
Our database contains 67 games by Gordon Dunlop, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gordon Dunlop's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gordon Dunlop 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 | 1,780 | 1,952 | Sep 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 30 | 11 | 26 | 44.8% |
| As White | 33 | 14 | 5 | 14 | 42.4% |
| As Black | 34 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 47.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gordon Dunlop's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gordon Dunlop's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 63.6% | 35.7% |
| d4 | 7 | 21.2% | 57.1% |
| g3 | 5 | 15.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 35.7% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Dunlop usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Dunlop usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Dunlop usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Dunlop usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Dunlop usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Dunlop usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 64.7% | 45.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 81.8% | 88.9% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Gordon Dunlop's chess games
All 67 games by Gordon Dunlop in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 30 wins, 11 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B79 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2004 | Tim Hare | 2,055 | ch-WA State | B32 |
| Apr 2007 | Pirkka Karenlampi | 2,021 | Sydney Open | B70 |
| Jan 2004 | Wolfgang Leonhardt | 1,990 | ch-WA State | D59 |
| Jan 2004 | Andrew Hardegen | 1,890 | ch-WA State | A34 |
| Aug 2005 | Michael Kueh | 1,860 | ch-West Australia | A02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-WA State | 2006 | 16 | 12 | 1,945 |
| AUS Open | 1994 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,260 |
| Sydney Open | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,088 |
| ch-West Australia | 2005 | 9 | 6 | 1,899 |
| Perth Huntingdale Masters | 2006 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,687 |
| Perth Midland | 2005 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,858 |
| West Australia-ch Open | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,913 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gordon Dunlop's chess games?
67 games by Gordon Dunlop, from Oct 2006 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 Gordon Dunlop has played.
What does Gordon Dunlop play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Gordon Dunlop opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.g3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gordon Dunlop answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games), 1...b6 (9% of games).
What openings does Gordon Dunlop play as White?
As White, Gordon Dunlop's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gordon Dunlop play as Black?
As Black, Gordon Dunlop most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Bird's opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Gordon Dunlop's FIDE rating?
Gordon Dunlop is currently rated 1,780 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,952 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Gordon Dunlop played?
Our database contains 67 games by Gordon Dunlop, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 11 draws, 26 losses (44.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gordon Dunlop?
67 games by Gordon Dunlop 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.