Prepare against Gregory J Canfell
FM · Australia · World #12,795 classical · FIDE ID 3200418
Our database contains 480 games by Gregory J Canfell, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gregory J Canfell's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gregory J Canfell 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 | 2,131 | 2,367 | Jul 2005 |
| Blitz | 2,306 | 2,367 | Jan 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 480 | 193 | 120 | 167 | 40.2% |
| As White | 240 | 100 | 63 | 77 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 240 | 93 | 57 | 90 | 38.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gregory J Canfell's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gregory J Canfell's side.
First moves as White (240 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 220 | 91.7% | 53.4% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 6.7% | 68.8% |
| g3 | 4 | 1.7% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 53.4% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Canfell usually continues Nf3 (52.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Canfell usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Canfell usually continues d4 (59.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 68.8% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Canfell usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Canfell usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Canfell usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 115 | 98.3% | 46.1% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 67 | 89.3% | 61.2% |
| d5 | 7 | 9.3% | 21.4% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Gregory J Canfell's chess games
All 480 games by Gregory J Canfell in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 193 wins, 120 draws, 167 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 27 | 10/7/10 | 37.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 20 | 7/9/4 | 35.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 19 | 5/3/11 | 26.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 17 | 7/7/3 | 41.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 3/5/7 | 20.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 48 | 15/10/23 | 31.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 37 | 18/7/12 | 48.6% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 20 | 11/3/6 | 55.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| A26 | Hungarian Opening | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2011 | Sune Berg Hansen | 2,603 | Sydney Open | A26 |
| Jan 1990 | Ian Rogers | 2,515 | Doeberl Cup | D61 |
| Jan 1995 | Darryl K Johansen | 2,500 | ch-AUS | B85 |
| May 2002 | Gary W Lane | 2,446 | Oceania zt | E61 |
| Jan 2015 | Anton Smirnov | 2,432 | Australian Open | B25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUS | 2016 | 131 | 64 | 2,261 |
| Australian Masters | 2004 | 49 | 21 | 2,274 |
| Australian Open | 2015 | 36 | 21 | 2,144 |
| Oceania zt | 2009 | 27 | 17 | 2,354 |
| Sydney Open | 2014 | 21 | 12 | 2,409 |
| Sydney Bekker Scheveningen | 1997 | 19 | 13.5 | – |
| Melbourne Black Opal | 2002 | 18 | 11 | 2,375 |
| ch-New South Wales | 2008 | 17 | 10 | 2,224 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Darryl K Johansen (16 games) · Stephen J Solomon (15 games) · Eddy L Levi (12 games)
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Where can I find Gregory J Canfell's chess games?
480 games by Gregory J Canfell, from Apr 2003 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 J Canfell has played.
What does Gregory J Canfell play on the first move as White?
Across 240 games with White in our database, Gregory J Canfell opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gregory J Canfell answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games), 1...Nc6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Gregory J Canfell play as White?
As White, Gregory J Canfell's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (27 games, 37.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (19 games, 26.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 240 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gregory J Canfell play as Black?
As Black, Gregory J Canfell most often plays: Sicilian: Scheveningen (48 games, 31.3% win rate); Sicilian (37 games, 48.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (20 games, 55.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 240 games.
What is Gregory J Canfell's FIDE rating?
Gregory J Canfell is currently rated 2,131 in classical chess and 2,306 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,367 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Gregory J Canfell played?
Our database contains 480 games by Gregory J Canfell, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 193 wins, 120 draws, 167 losses (40.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gregory J Canfell?
480 games by Gregory J Canfell 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.