Prepare against Jonathan A. Gilbert
United Kingdom · World #30,082 classical · FIDE ID 1800388
Our database contains 221 games by Jonathan A. Gilbert, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jonathan A. Gilbert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jonathan A. Gilbert 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 | 1,985 | 2,100 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,046 | 2,060 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,003 | 2,052 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 221 | 56 | 93 | 72 | 25.3% |
| As White | 114 | 33 | 44 | 37 | 28.9% |
| As Black | 107 | 23 | 49 | 35 | 21.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jonathan A. Gilbert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jonathan A. Gilbert's side.
First moves as White (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 67 | 58.8% | 53.7% |
| e4 | 42 | 36.8% | 39.3% |
| c4 | 4 | 3.5% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 53.7% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Gilbert usually continues c4 (53.7% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Gilbert usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Gilbert usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 39.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Gilbert usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Gilbert usually continues d4 (28.6% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Gilbert usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 28 | 57.1% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 16 | 32.7% | 56.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.1% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 50.0% | 36.1% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 38.9% | 64.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
Jonathan A. Gilbert's chess games
All 221 games by Jonathan A. Gilbert 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: 56 wins, 93 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 18 | 3/9/6 | 16.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 0/5/4 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2009 | John1 Reid | 2,266 | chT3-BCF 0910 (4NCL) | A58 |
| Jan 1999 | Steven Cordy | 2,255 | ch-WLS | B30 |
| Apr 2008 | John Trevelyan | 2,179 | chT-WLS 0708 | B13 |
| Sep 2006 | Andrew R Talbot | 2,171 | chT-BCF 4 0607 (4NCL) | B87 |
| May 2010 | William Burt | 2,162 | chT3-BCF 0910 (4NCL) | B17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-WLS | 2005 | 52 | 26 | 2,155 |
| Lever Hall Ebbw Vale Open | 1999 | 10 | 6 | 2,111 |
| chT-BCF 9697 (4NCL) | 1997 | 8 | 1.5 | 2,019 |
| chT3-BCF 0910 (4NCL) | 2010 | 8 | 5 | 2,190 |
| chT4-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | 2008 | 8 | 5 | 2,161 |
| chT2-BCF 9798 (4NCL) | 1998 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,068 |
| 24th EU-Cup | 2008 | 7 | 3 | 2,150 |
| chT1-BCF S3 (4NCL) online | 2021 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,084 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jonathan A. Gilbert's chess games?
221 games by Jonathan A. Gilbert, 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 Jonathan A. Gilbert has played.
What does Jonathan A. Gilbert play on the first move as White?
Across 114 games with White in our database, Jonathan A. Gilbert opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jonathan A. Gilbert answers 1...c6 (57% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games).
What openings does Jonathan A. Gilbert play as White?
As White, Jonathan A. Gilbert's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 114 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jonathan A. Gilbert play as Black?
As Black, Jonathan A. Gilbert most often plays: Slav Defense (18 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (9 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 107 games.
What is Jonathan A. Gilbert's FIDE rating?
Jonathan A. Gilbert is currently rated 1,985 in classical chess, 2,046 in rapid and 2,003 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,100 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Jonathan A. Gilbert played?
Our database contains 221 games by Jonathan A. Gilbert, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 93 draws, 72 losses (25.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jonathan A. Gilbert?
221 games by Jonathan A. Gilbert 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.