Prepare against Gregory Elkiess
CHE · World #72,287 classical · FIDE ID 1330837
When preparing against Gregory Elkiess, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 40 games by Gregory Elkiess, covering Mar 2013 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Gregory Elkiess's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gregory Elkiess 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 | 1,814 | 1,827 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,807 | 1,807 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,775 | 1,817 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 15 | 8 | 17 | 37.5% |
| As White | 18 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 22 | 9 | 3 | 10 | 40.9% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2012-2023): 235 rated games against 200 different opponents, across 42 events in 4 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 188 | 85 | 29 | 74 | 45.2% | 1,729 | 1,722 | 9 |
| Rapid | 25 | 11 | 2 | 12 | 44.0% | 1,723 | 1,603 | 3 |
| Blitz | 22 | 8 | 1 | 13 | 36.4% | 1,822 | 1,696 | 2 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 89 | 25 | 12 | 52 | 28.1% |
| Against lower-rated | 70 | 36 | 14 | 20 | 51.4% |
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 38 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1,528 | 1,768 |
| 2022 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 1,761 | 1,590 |
| 2021 | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 1,703 | 1,674 |
| 2020 | 23 | 10 | 3 | 10 | 1,808 | 1,770 |
| 2019 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 1,812 | 1,689 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1,551 | 1,551 |
| 2017 | 46 | 17 | 8 | 21 | 1,800 | 1,718 |
| 2016 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 1,604 | 1,604 |
| 2015 | 25 | 13 | 3 | 9 | 1,760 | 1,847 |
| 2014 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 1,728 | 1,757 |
| 2013 | 49 | 21 | 2 | 26 | 1,709 | 1,655 |
| 2012 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1,630 | 1,630 |
Where Gregory Elkiess has played
Switzerland (22) · France (15) · Israel (4) · Germany (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gregory Elkiess's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gregory Elkiess's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 94.4% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c6 (35% of these games) — Elkiess usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Elkiess usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Elkiess usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Elkiess usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 80.0% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 13.3% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Gregory Elkiess's chess games
All 40 games by Gregory Elkiess in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2013 - Oct 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: 15 wins, 8 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2020 | Ksenia Koroteeva | 1,981 | Geneve Bois Gentil Open | C24 |
| Jan 2014 | Christophe Degove | 1,850 | Bois Gentil Open | A60 |
| Nov 2021 | Francois Weber | 1,784 | 7th Geneve Cavaliers Fous Open | A52 |
| Jan 2020 | Purya Sadeghi | 1,777 | Geneve Bois Gentil Open | B34 |
| Jan 2017 | Gilles Horn | 1,611 | Bois Gentil Open | C56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geneve Bois Gentil Open | 2022 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,041 |
| Bois Gentil Open | 2017 | 13 | 5 | 1,723 |
| 7th Geneve Cavaliers Fous Open | 2021 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,868 |
| Berlin Maccabi Open | 2015 | 7 | 2 | 1,721 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gregory Elkiess's chess games?
40 games by Gregory Elkiess, from Mar 2013 to Oct 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 Elkiess has played.
What does Gregory Elkiess play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Gregory Elkiess opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gregory Elkiess answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Gregory Elkiess play as White?
As White, Gregory Elkiess's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gregory Elkiess play as Black?
As Black, Gregory Elkiess most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Gregory Elkiess's FIDE rating?
Gregory Elkiess is currently rated 1,814 in classical chess, 1,807 in rapid and 1,775 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,827 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Gregory Elkiess played?
Our database contains 40 games by Gregory Elkiess, covering Mar 2013 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 8 draws, 17 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gregory Elkiess?
40 games by Gregory Elkiess 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.