Prepare against Gregory Familton
New Zealand · World #103,091 classical · FIDE ID 4317190
When preparing against Gregory Familton, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%).
Our database contains 53 games by Gregory Familton, covering Feb 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gregory Familton's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gregory Familton 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 | 1,720 | 1,746 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,729 | 1,782 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 22 | 2 | 29 | 41.5% |
| As White | 27 | 16 | 1 | 10 | 59.3% |
| As Black | 26 | 6 | 1 | 19 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gregory Familton's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gregory Familton's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 96.3% | 59.6% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 59.6% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Familton usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Familton usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Familton usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Familton usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 72.7% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 27.3% | 0.0% |
Gregory Familton's chess games
All 53 games by Gregory Familton in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2022 - 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: 22 wins, 2 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A91 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Nick Cummings | 2,112 | Christchurch Nijman Memorial | A00 |
| Jul 2026 | Preeyansh Roul | 2,013 | Peter Stuart Memorial Open 2026 | B11 |
| May 2022 | Hamish R Gold | 1,875 | Christchurch Nijman Memorial | C01 |
| Jan 2022 | Gavith Dharmasena | 1,771 | ch-NZL Major Open | C29 |
| Jan 2023 | Liam Hunt | 1,673 | 130th ch-NZL Open B | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 130th ch-NZL Open B | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,582 |
| Peter Stuart Memorial Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,755 |
| Christchurch Nijman Memorial | 2022 | 6 | 3 | 1,937 |
| Wellington Open | 2022 | 6 | 3 | 1,627 |
| ch-NZL Major Open | 2022 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,668 |
| Christchurch Canterbury Open | 2022 | 5 | 2 | 1,720 |
| ch-South Island | 2022 | 5 | 2 | 1,736 |
| Arie Nijman Memorial | 2023 | 5 | 2 | 1,487 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gregory Familton's chess games?
53 games by Gregory Familton, from Feb 2022 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 Gregory Familton has played.
What does Gregory Familton play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Gregory Familton opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gregory Familton answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...f5 (27% of games).
What openings does Gregory Familton play as White?
As White, Gregory Familton's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Vienna Game (5 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gregory Familton play as Black?
As Black, Gregory Familton most often plays: Dutch Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Englund Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Gregory Familton's FIDE rating?
Gregory Familton is currently rated 1,720 in classical chess, 1,729 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,746 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Gregory Familton played?
Our database contains 53 games by Gregory Familton, covering Feb 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 2 draws, 29 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gregory Familton?
53 games by Gregory Familton 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.