Prepare against Guy West
IM · Australia · World #5,264 classical · FIDE ID 3200086
When preparing against Guy West, expect 1.e4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Symmetrical as Black, 20.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 809 games by Guy West, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Guy West's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Guy West 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 | 2,267 | 2,381 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,327 | 2,335 | Aug 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 809 | 359 | 258 | 192 | 44.4% |
| As White | 415 | 216 | 125 | 74 | 52.0% |
| As Black | 394 | 143 | 133 | 118 | 36.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Guy West's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Guy West's side.
First moves as White (415 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 253 | 61.0% | 65.8% |
| d4 | 118 | 28.4% | 69.9% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 3.6% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 11 | 2.7% | 54.5% |
| g3 | 10 | 2.4% | 60.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 0.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 65.8% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — West usually continues Nf3 (52.8% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — West usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — West usually continues d4 (69.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 69.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — West usually continues Bg5 (79.2% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — West usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — West usually continues Nf3 (85.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (183 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 77 | 42.1% | 55.8% |
| d5 | 32 | 17.5% | 64.1% |
| e5 | 26 | 14.2% | 65.4% |
| d6 | 17 | 9.3% | 47.1% |
| e6 | 14 | 7.7% | 46.4% |
| Nc6 | 8 | 4.4% | 68.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 75 | 59.1% | 54.7% |
| d6 | 31 | 24.4% | 46.8% |
| d5 | 13 | 10.2% | 34.6% |
| f5 | 4 | 3.1% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Guy West's chess games
All 809 games by Guy West in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 359 wins, 258 draws, 192 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 31 | 16/12/3 | 51.6% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 30 | 16/5/9 | 53.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 28 | 16/7/5 | 57.1% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 24 | 16/6/2 | 66.7% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 17 | 7/6/4 | 41.2% |
| C55 | Bishop's Opening | 16 | 12/3/1 | 75.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 9/2/2 | 69.2% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 7/5/0 | 58.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 32 | 12/12/8 | 37.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 30 | 12/9/9 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 27 | 12/10/5 | 44.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 25 | 8/7/10 | 32.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 20 | 4/9/7 | 20.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 19 | 5/9/5 | 26.3% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 15 | 5/7/3 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 7/5/0 | 58.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1990 | Utut Adianto Wahjuwidajat | 2,525 | Kuala Lumpur zt | B10 |
| Jan 1986 | Ian Rogers | 2,515 | 45th ch-AUS 1985/86 | B81 |
| Jan 1995 | Darryl K Johansen | 2,500 | ch-AUS | B23 |
| Dec 2008 | Stephen J Solomon | 2,470 | Australian Masters | B01 |
| Nov 1988 | Erling Mortensen | 2,470 | Olympiad-28 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Masters | 2008 | 126 | 82 | 2,414 |
| ch-AUS | 2002 | 67 | 40.5 | 2,381 |
| Queenstown Open | 2012 | 26 | 17 | 2,299 |
| Melbourne | 1994 | 22 | 13 | 2,386 |
| Sydney Open | 2007 | 20 | 14 | 2,393 |
| ch-Melbourne CC | 2005 | 20 | 16.5 | 2,436 |
| Adelaide Open | 1990 | 18 | 11 | 2,398 |
| ch-Victoria | 2008 | 16 | 11.5 | 2,485 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Guy West's chess games?
809 games by Guy West, from Apr 2003 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 Guy West has played.
What does Guy West play on the first move as White?
Across 415 games with White in our database, Guy West opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Guy West answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d6 (24% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Guy West play as White?
As White, Guy West's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (31 games, 51.6% win rate); Sicilian (30 games, 53.3% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (28 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 415 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Guy West play as Black?
As Black, Guy West most often plays: Sicilian (32 games, 37.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (30 games, 40.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (27 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 394 games.
What is Guy West's FIDE rating?
Guy West is currently rated 2,267 in classical chess, 2,327 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,381 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Guy West played?
Our database contains 809 games by Guy West, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 359 wins, 258 draws, 192 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Guy West?
809 games by Guy West 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.