Prepare against Gordon Farrar
United Kingdom · World #90,155 classical · FIDE ID 416266
When preparing against Gordon Farrar, expect 1.d4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Philidor as Black, 40.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 58 games by Gordon Farrar, covering Sep 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gordon Farrar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gordon Farrar 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 | 1,758 | 1,770 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 13 | 28 | 17 | 22.4% |
| As White | 28 | 6 | 13 | 9 | 21.4% |
| As Black | 30 | 7 | 15 | 8 | 23.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gordon Farrar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gordon Farrar's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 60.7% | 47.1% |
| e4 | 11 | 39.3% | 40.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 47.1% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Farrar usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Farrar usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Farrar usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 40.9% score
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Farrar usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Farrar usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Farrar usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 85.0% | 52.9% |
| d6 | 3 | 15.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 3 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Gordon Farrar's chess games
All 58 games by Gordon Farrar in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2017 - 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: 13 wins, 28 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Reversed Chigorin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A25 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2019 | Rudy Van Kemenade | 1,931 | 4th North Wales Open | C41 |
| Jul 2018 | Geoffrey M Brown | 1,897 | ch-GBR U1900 Open 105th | C02 |
| Sep 2019 | Neil Coward | 1,760 | Torquay Rowena Challengers | D00 |
| Jul 2024 | Joshua McKenna | 1,706 | ch-BCF AM U1900 Open | C41 |
| Jul 2024 | Ioan-Euzeb Strugar | 1,664 | ch-BCF AM U1900 Open | C22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torquay Rowena Challengers | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,723 |
| Torquay Paignton Rowena Open | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 275 |
| ch-BCF AM U1900 Open | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 1,703 |
| ch-GBR U1900 Open 104th | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 1,748 |
| 4th North Wales Open | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 1,705 |
| ch-BCF 103rd U160/1900 | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,727 |
| ch-GBR U1900 Open 105th | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,787 |
| ch-BCF U160 | 2014 | 5 | 3 | 225 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gordon Farrar's chess games?
58 games by Gordon Farrar, from Sep 2017 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 Farrar has played.
What does Gordon Farrar play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Gordon Farrar opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.e4 (39% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gordon Farrar answers 1...e5 (85% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Gordon Farrar play as White?
As White, Gordon Farrar's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gordon Farrar play as Black?
As Black, Gordon Farrar most often plays: Philidor (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Danish Gambit (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Gordon Farrar's FIDE rating?
Gordon Farrar is currently rated 1,758 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,770 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Gordon Farrar played?
Our database contains 58 games by Gordon Farrar, covering Sep 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 28 draws, 17 losses (22.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gordon Farrar?
58 games by Gordon Farrar 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.