Prepare against Gregory Bailey
United States · World #76,017 classical · FIDE ID 2078074
When preparing against Gregory Bailey, expect 1.f4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Bird's opening as White, 60.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 52 games by Gregory Bailey, covering Dec 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gregory Bailey's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gregory Bailey 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 | 1,802 | 1,840 | May 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,876 | 1,876 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 24 | 5 | 23 | 46.2% |
| As White | 24 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 58.3% |
| As Black | 28 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gregory Bailey's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gregory Bailey's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 20 | 83.3% | 65.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 12.5% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 83% of White games, 65.0% score
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Bailey usually continues Nf3 (85.7% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Bailey usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …f5 (15% of these games) — Bailey usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c6 (67% of these games) — Bailey usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Bailey usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 58.3% | 42.9% |
| c6 | 4 | 33.3% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Gregory Bailey's chess games
All 52 games by Gregory Bailey in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2012 - 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: 24 wins, 5 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 20 | 12/2/6 | 60.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2004 | Faris F Gabbara | 2,050 | Lansing Open | A45 |
| Jun 2004 | Stanley Jarosz Jr | 1,999 | Michigan Senior | E65 |
| Sep 2004 | Attila Lehotzky | 1,977 | Lansing Open | A03 |
| Jan 1999 | Don L Vandivier | 1,932 | ch-Grand Masters/Experts | B20 |
| Dec 2004 | William Rhee | 1,928 | Michigan Action | A02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansing Open | 2004 | 12 | 6 | 2,007 |
| Michigan Senior | 2004 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,944 |
| Kalamazoo Open 1 | 2003 | 6 | 1 | 1,607 |
| Motor City Open | 2002 | 6 | 3 | 1,453 |
| ch-Michigan Open | 2011 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,990 |
| ch-Grand Masters/Experts | 1999 | 5 | 3 | 1,981 |
| Michigan Action | 2004 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,842 |
| Warren Decemb Open | 2003 | 4 | 2 | 1,492 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gregory Bailey's chess games?
52 games by Gregory Bailey, from Dec 2012 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 Gregory Bailey has played.
What does Gregory Bailey play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Gregory Bailey opens with 1.f4 (83% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gregory Bailey answers 1...e6 (58% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games).
What openings does Gregory Bailey play as White?
As White, Gregory Bailey's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (20 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gregory Bailey play as Black?
As Black, Gregory Bailey most often plays: Trompowsky Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Gregory Bailey's FIDE rating?
Gregory Bailey is currently rated 1,802 in classical chess, 1,876 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,840 (May 2016).
How many games has Gregory Bailey played?
Our database contains 52 games by Gregory Bailey, covering Dec 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 5 draws, 23 losses (46.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gregory Bailey?
52 games by Gregory Bailey 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.