Prepare against Guy Moss
Israel · World #8,236 classical · FIDE ID 2804620
When preparing against Guy Moss, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 21.4% over 28 games.
Our database contains 194 games by Guy Moss, covering May 2010 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Guy Moss's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Guy Moss 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 | 2,202 | 2,202 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,106 | 2,106 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,104 | 2,190 | Feb 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 194 | 67 | 59 | 68 | 34.5% |
| As White | 97 | 43 | 25 | 29 | 44.3% |
| As Black | 97 | 24 | 34 | 39 | 24.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Guy Moss's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Guy Moss's side.
First moves as White (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 97 | 100.0% | 57.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.2% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Moss usually continues Nf3 (58.6% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Moss usually continues d4 (47.5% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Moss usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 36 | 90.0% | 45.8% |
| e5 | 3 | 7.5% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 29 | 90.6% | 44.8% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Guy Moss's chess games
All 194 games by Guy Moss in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - Nov 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: 67 wins, 59 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 23 | 11/6/6 | 47.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 20 | 8/3/9 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 28 | 6/12/10 | 21.4% |
| B89 | Sicilian | 18 | 5/7/6 | 27.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| A11 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C02 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2017 | Matthew J Wadsworth | 2,350 | BCF-chT2 1617 (4NCL) Demotion pool | C02 |
| Mar 2014 | Peter J Sowray | 2,347 | High Wycombe e2e4 Open 03 | C02 |
| Nov 2018 | Pall A. Thorarinsson | 2,269 | chT2b-BCF 1819 (4NCL) | A11 |
| Mar 2019 | Oscar Pollack | 2,222 | BCF-chT2 1819 (4NCL) Promotion | C02 |
| Oct 2012 | Mark Lyell | 2,219 | 10th High Wycombe e2e4 Open | B52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Wycombe e2e4 Open 03 | 2014 | 14 | 6 | 2,063 |
| 100th ch-GBR | 2013 | 11 | 6 | 2,161 |
| 23rd ch-EU U14 | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,952 |
| Wch U08 | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 1,811 |
| Sunningdale e2e4 Major H | 2011 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,885 |
| London e2e4 Diamond Jubilee Open | 2012 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,277 |
| Sunningdale e2e4 Open 04 | 2014 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,944 |
| chT2b-BCF 1415 (4NCL) | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,265 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Guy Moss's chess games?
194 games by Guy Moss, from May 2010 to Nov 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 Guy Moss has played.
What does Guy Moss play on the first move as White?
Across 97 games with White in our database, Guy Moss opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Guy Moss answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (91% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Guy Moss play as White?
As White, Guy Moss's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (23 games, 47.8% win rate); French: Advance Variation (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 97 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Guy Moss play as Black?
As Black, Guy Moss most often plays: Slav Defense (28 games, 21.4% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 97 games.
What is Guy Moss's FIDE rating?
Guy Moss is currently rated 2,202 in classical chess, 2,106 in rapid and 2,104 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,202 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Guy Moss played?
Our database contains 194 games by Guy Moss, covering May 2010 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 59 draws, 68 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Guy Moss?
194 games by Guy Moss 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.