Prepare against Greg J Breed
United Kingdom · World #81,678 classical · FIDE ID 415839
When preparing against Greg J Breed, expect 1.d4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 118 games by Greg J Breed, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Greg J Breed's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Greg J Breed 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 | 1,784 | 1,860 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,812 | 1,812 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,795 | 1,801 | Oct 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 50 | 26 | 42 | 42.4% |
| As White | 61 | 31 | 12 | 18 | 50.8% |
| As Black | 57 | 19 | 14 | 24 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Greg J Breed's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Greg J Breed's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 50 | 82.0% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 8 | 13.1% | 68.8% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Breed usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Breed usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Breed usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 13% of White games, 68.8% score
- …e6 (38% of these games) — Breed usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Breed usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Breed usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 52.2% | 58.3% |
| c6 | 5 | 21.7% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.7% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 60.0% | 46.7% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 40.0% | 35.0% |
Greg J Breed's chess games
All 118 games by Greg J Breed in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 50 wins, 26 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Colle System | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Jan Balje | 2,183 | 19th Calvia Amateur Open | D02 |
| Oct 2015 | Aleksander Smirnov | 2,145 | 12th Calvia Amateur Open | D02 |
| Oct 2022 | Darius Viskelis | 2,137 | 19th Calvia Amateur Open | D02 |
| May 2020 | John Jenkins | 2,065 | chT4-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | D63 |
| May 2014 | Colin F S Davison | 2,049 | chT3-BCF 1314 (4NCL) | B18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4S-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | 2017 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,660 |
| chT4-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 10 | 4 | 1,883 |
| chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 8 | 5 | 1,747 |
| 19th Calvia Amateur Open | 2022 | 8 | 4 | 2,086 |
| London e2e4 Diamond Jubilee Open B | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 1,665 |
| 12th Calvia Amateur Open | 2015 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,976 |
| chT4S-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 6 | 5 | 1,926 |
| chT3S-BCF 1314 (4NCL) | 2014 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,073 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Greg J Breed's chess games?
118 games by Greg J Breed, from Apr 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 Greg J Breed has played.
What does Greg J Breed play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Greg J Breed opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Greg J Breed answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).
What openings does Greg J Breed play as White?
As White, Greg J Breed's most-played openings in our database are: London System (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Greg J Breed play as Black?
As Black, Greg J Breed most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Colle System (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Greg J Breed's FIDE rating?
Greg J Breed is currently rated 1,784 in classical chess, 1,812 in rapid and 1,795 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,860 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Greg J Breed played?
Our database contains 118 games by Greg J Breed, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 26 draws, 42 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Greg J Breed?
118 games by Greg J Breed 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.