Prepare against Kyle Gibson
Australia · World #29,781 classical · FIDE ID 3209008
Our database contains 45 games by Kyle Gibson, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kyle Gibson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kyle Gibson 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 | 1,987 | 2,003 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,863 | 1,863 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,882 | 1,882 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 15 | 6 | 24 | 33.3% |
| As White | 22 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 23 | 5 | 2 | 16 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kyle Gibson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kyle Gibson's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 95.5% | 52.4% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 52.4% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Gibson usually continues c3 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Gibson usually continues Bc4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Gibson usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Gibson usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 91.7% | 22.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 71.4% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Kyle Gibson's chess games
All 45 games by Kyle Gibson in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 15 wins, 6 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2011 | Nigel Barrow | 2,101 | ch-AUS Reserves | C50 |
| Jan 2012 | Dennis Wan | 1,835 | ch-AUS Reserves | A85 |
| Jan 2012 | Zachary Loh | 1,802 | ch-AUS Reserves | C00 |
| Jan 2012 | Jack Puccini | 1,732 | ch-AUS Reserves | B01 |
| Jan 2011 | Stephen Daenke | 1,569 | ch-AUS U18 | B27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUS U12 | 2009 | 11 | 6 | 1,009 |
| ch-AUS Reserves | 2012 | 11 | 6 | 1,957 |
| ch-AUS U18 | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,530 |
| 52nd Begonia Open | 2018 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,032 |
| Melbourne Cup | 2010 | 2 | 0 | 1,461 |
| ch-AUS Open 2024 | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,812 |
| 59th Begonia Open | 2025 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,040 |
| Begonia Open 45th | 2011 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,705 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kyle Gibson's chess games?
45 games by Kyle Gibson, from Sep 2009 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 Kyle Gibson has played.
What does Kyle Gibson play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Kyle Gibson opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kyle Gibson answers 1...e6 (92% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (71% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Kyle Gibson play as White?
As White, Kyle Gibson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Vienna Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kyle Gibson play as Black?
As Black, Kyle Gibson most often plays: French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Kyle Gibson's FIDE rating?
Kyle Gibson is currently rated 1,987 in classical chess, 1,863 in rapid and 1,882 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,003 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Kyle Gibson played?
Our database contains 45 games by Kyle Gibson, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 6 draws, 24 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kyle Gibson?
45 games by Kyle Gibson 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.