Prepare against Gus Huston
IM · United States · World #2,428 classical · FIDE ID 30909090
When preparing against Gus Huston, expect 1.e4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation as White, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 347 games by Gus Huston, covering Dec 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Gus Huston's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gus Huston 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 | 2,363 | 2,445 | Sep 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,317 | 2,326 | Nov 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,212 | 2,291 | Oct 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 347 | 148 | 76 | 123 | 42.7% |
| As White | 177 | 76 | 39 | 62 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 170 | 72 | 37 | 61 | 42.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gus Huston's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gus Huston's side.
First moves as White (177 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 128 | 72.3% | 53.1% |
| d4 | 36 | 20.3% | 55.6% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 4.0% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.3% | 62.5% |
| a4 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 53.1% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Huston usually continues Nf3 (50.8% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Huston usually continues d4 (43.2% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Huston usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 55.6% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Huston usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Huston usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Huston usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 47 | 58.8% | 60.6% |
| e5 | 30 | 37.5% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 82.0% | 46.3% |
| d5 | 9 | 18.0% | 50.0% |
Gus Huston's chess games
All 347 games by Gus Huston in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2015 - Sep 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: 148 wins, 76 draws, 123 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 20 | 7/7/6 | 35.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 16 | 5/3/8 | 31.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| E08 | Catalan | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| A36 | English Opening | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 1/6/0 | 14.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Alexei Shirov | 2,665 | Titled Tue Early | B90 |
| Jul 2024 | Frederik Svane | 2,636 | Titled Tue Early | B51 |
| Jul 2023 | Yasser Quesada Perez | 2,591 | Charlotte Super Open | B45 |
| Jun 2026 | Karthik Venkataraman | 2,566 | DC International 2026 | B33 |
| Jul 2023 | Sergey Erenburg | 2,559 | Charlotte Super Open | B67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 94 | 54 | 2,382 |
| ch-Pan American U14 | 2019 | 12 | 10.5 | 2,042 |
| 56th Biel HTO | 2023 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,375 |
| New York GM-C | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 2,272 |
| New York Winter IM-D | 2022 | 9 | 7 | 2,464 |
| New York Marshall Fall IM | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 2,211 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Spring IM-D | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,161 |
| Charlotte CCCSA Summer IM C | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 2,379 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gus Huston's chess games?
347 games by Gus Huston, from Dec 2015 to Sep 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 Gus Huston has played.
What does Gus Huston play on the first move as White?
Across 177 games with White in our database, Gus Huston opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gus Huston answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Gus Huston play as White?
As White, Gus Huston's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 177 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gus Huston play as Black?
As Black, Gus Huston most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Catalan (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 170 games.
What is Gus Huston's FIDE rating?
Gus Huston is currently rated 2,363 in classical chess, 2,317 in rapid and 2,212 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,445 (Sep 2023).
How many games has Gus Huston played?
Our database contains 347 games by Gus Huston, covering Dec 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 148 wins, 76 draws, 123 losses (42.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gus Huston?
347 games by Gus Huston 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.