Prepare against Gordon Freeman
FM · Ireland · World #18,785 classical · FIDE ID 2501309
Our database contains 301 games by Gordon Freeman, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gordon Freeman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gordon Freeman 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 | 2,068 | 2,205 | Aug 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,931 | 1,971 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 301 | 105 | 77 | 119 | 34.9% |
| As White | 149 | 64 | 41 | 44 | 43.0% |
| As Black | 152 | 41 | 36 | 75 | 27.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gordon Freeman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gordon Freeman's side.
First moves as White (149 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 67 | 45.0% | 59.7% |
| e4 | 55 | 36.9% | 56.4% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 13.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| h3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 59.7% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Freeman usually continues Nf3 (56.9% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Freeman usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Freeman usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 56.4% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Freeman usually continues Nc3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Freeman usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Freeman usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 45.5% | 28.3% |
| d5 | 10 | 15.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 9 | 13.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 8 | 12.1% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 4.5% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.5% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 27 | 42.2% | 37.0% |
| Nf6 | 24 | 37.5% | 47.9% |
| d6 | 5 | 7.8% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 6.3% | 87.5% |
| b6 | 2 | 3.1% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Gordon Freeman's chess games
All 301 games by Gordon Freeman 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: 105 wins, 77 draws, 119 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 16 | 9/0/7 | 56.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 5/8/3 | 31.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| D30 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 18 | 5/7/6 | 27.8% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A02 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2005 | David Salter | 2,370 | ch-IRL | D04 |
| Aug 2018 | Stephen Brady | 2,336 | ch-IRL | E07 |
| Mar 2023 | Andrew J Ledger | 2,306 | 4NCL 2022-23 | D07 |
| Jul 2000 | Andrew Walden-Jones | 2,300 | Glorney Cup | B15 |
| Jul 2011 | Iolo C Jones | 2,286 | ch-IRL | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IRL | 2018 | 78 | 38 | 2,119 |
| 4NCL 2022-23 | 2023 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,171 |
| chT-BCF 2122 (4NCL) | 2022 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,092 |
| chT3N-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,257 |
| 87th ch-BCF | 2000 | 11 | 4 | 2,074 |
| chT3N-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | 2017 | 10 | 8 | 2,145 |
| chT2-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,027 |
| 104th ch-IRL | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,963 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gordon Freeman's chess games?
301 games by Gordon Freeman, 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 Gordon Freeman has played.
What does Gordon Freeman play on the first move as White?
Across 149 games with White in our database, Gordon Freeman opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gordon Freeman answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games).
What openings does Gordon Freeman play as White?
As White, Gordon Freeman's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (16 games, 56.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Catalan (15 games, 53.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 149 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gordon Freeman play as Black?
As Black, Gordon Freeman most often plays: Slav Defense (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Modern Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 152 games.
What is Gordon Freeman's FIDE rating?
Gordon Freeman is currently rated 2,068 in classical chess, 1,931 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,205 (Aug 2018).
How many games has Gordon Freeman played?
Our database contains 301 games by Gordon Freeman, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 105 wins, 77 draws, 119 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gordon Freeman?
301 games by Gordon Freeman 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.