Prepare against Gordon Randall
United States · World #34,949 classical · FIDE ID 2056518
Our database contains 48 games by Gordon Randall, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gordon Randall's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gordon Randall 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 | 1,959 | 2,040 | Oct 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,999 | 1,999 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,007 | 2,007 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 20 | 12 | 16 | 41.7% |
| As White | 28 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 20 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 45.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gordon Randall's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gordon Randall's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 100.0% | 55.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 55.4% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Randall usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Randall usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Randall usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 5 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Gordon Randall's chess games
All 48 games by Gordon Randall in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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, 12 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A53 | King's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Reversed Chigorin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2018 | Konstantinos Mouroutis | 2,205 | 29th ch-NATO | A52 |
| Mar 2017 | Karl Koopmeiners | 2,004 | 28th ch-NATO | A60 |
| Aug 2025 | Jaroslav Krkoska | 1,860 | 35th NATO Chess | A01 |
| Oct 2021 | Vaidotas Bublys | 1,838 | 31st ch-NATO | A61 |
| Aug 2025 | Jan Smit | 1,833 | 35th NATO Chess | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27th ch-NATO | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,936 |
| 30th ch-NATO | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 2,020 |
| 31st ch-NATO | 2021 | 7 | 4 | 1,917 |
| 32nd ch-NATO | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,951 |
| 29th ch-NATO | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 2,242 |
| 35th NATO Chess | 2025 | 7 | 4 | 1,922 |
| 28th ch-NATO | 2017 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,105 |
| 8th Oeffingen Open | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,937 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gordon Randall's chess games?
48 games by Gordon Randall, from May 2010 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 Randall has played.
What does Gordon Randall play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Gordon Randall opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gordon Randall answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Gordon Randall play as White?
As White, Gordon Randall's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gordon Randall play as Black?
As Black, Gordon Randall most often plays: Benoni Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Gordon Randall's FIDE rating?
Gordon Randall is currently rated 1,959 in classical chess, 1,999 in rapid and 2,007 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,040 (Oct 2018).
How many games has Gordon Randall played?
Our database contains 48 games by Gordon Randall, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 12 draws, 16 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gordon Randall?
48 games by Gordon Randall 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.