Prepare against Gwilym Price
United Kingdom · World #8,988 classical · FIDE ID 443980
When preparing against Gwilym Price, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Four Knights as Black, 23.8% over 21 games.
Our database contains 201 games by Gwilym Price, covering Sep 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gwilym Price's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gwilym Price 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 | 2,186 | 2,229 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,059 | 2,059 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,061 | 2,090 | Feb 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 201 | 72 | 82 | 47 | 35.8% |
| As White | 98 | 40 | 42 | 16 | 40.8% |
| As Black | 103 | 32 | 40 | 31 | 31.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gwilym Price's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gwilym Price's side.
First moves as White (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 97 | 99.0% | 61.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 61.9% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Price usually continues Nf3 (58.1% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Price usually continues Nc3 (78.9% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Price usually continues d4 (73.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Price usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 40 | 95.2% | 52.5% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 95.7% | 52.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Gwilym Price's chess games
All 201 games by Gwilym Price in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - 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: 72 wins, 82 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 16 | 5/8/3 | 31.3% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 15 | 9/5/1 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 5/6/0 | 45.5% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 21 | 5/7/9 | 23.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Jovanka Houska | 2,406 | 105th ch-GBR | B12 |
| Aug 2022 | James P Jackson | 2,406 | 108th ch-GBR | C27 |
| Aug 2022 | Peter K Wells | 2,396 | 108th ch-GBR | C27 |
| Jul 2017 | Matthew J Wadsworth | 2,298 | Wakefield 4NCL Open 14th | A26 |
| Jun 2024 | Max N Turner | 2,269 | ch-County Final | A60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4NCL 2024-25 | 2025 | 11 | 4 | 2,142 |
| chT-BCF 2122 (4NCL) | 2022 | 11 | 5 | 2,223 |
| 106th ch-GBR Major | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,072 |
| 108th ch-GBR | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,265 |
| 104th ch-GBR Major | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,044 |
| 10th London Classic Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,218 |
| 105th ch-GBR | 2018 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,071 |
| 95th Hastings Masters Open | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,160 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gwilym Price's chess games?
201 games by Gwilym Price, from Sep 2014 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 Gwilym Price has played.
What does Gwilym Price play on the first move as White?
Across 98 games with White in our database, Gwilym Price opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gwilym Price answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...Nc6 (2% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Gwilym Price play as White?
As White, Gwilym Price's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Vienna Game (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 98 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gwilym Price play as Black?
As Black, Gwilym Price most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (21 games, 23.8% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 46.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 103 games.
What is Gwilym Price's FIDE rating?
Gwilym Price is currently rated 2,186 in classical chess, 2,059 in rapid and 2,061 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,229 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Gwilym Price played?
Our database contains 201 games by Gwilym Price, covering Sep 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 72 wins, 82 draws, 47 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gwilym Price?
201 games by Gwilym Price 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.