Prepare against Marcus Gosling
United Kingdom · World #52,688 classical · FIDE ID 430676
When preparing against Marcus Gosling, expect 1.Nf3 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (50%).
Our database contains 48 games by Marcus Gosling, covering Sep 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marcus Gosling's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcus Gosling 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 | 1,882 | 1,971 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,857 | 1,857 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,840 | 1,854 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 17 | 12 | 19 | 35.4% |
| As White | 24 | 11 | 5 | 8 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 24 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcus Gosling's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcus Gosling's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 11 | 45.8% | 54.5% |
| d4 | 8 | 33.3% | 43.8% |
| c4 | 3 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 46% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Gosling usually continues b3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Gosling usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Gosling usually continues b3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Gosling usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Gosling usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Gosling usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 38.9% | 21.4% |
| e6 | 7 | 38.9% | 57.1% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 16.7% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 2 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Marcus Gosling's chess games
All 48 games by Marcus Gosling in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2018 - 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: 17 wins, 12 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A09 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E23 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Jai Kothari | 2,048 | Guildford FIDE Open | B13 |
| Aug 2026 | Petr Vachtfeidl | 1,994 | V Kingston Inv 2026 | D97 |
| Apr 2023 | Jared William Moeller | 1,974 | Reykjavik Open | D04 |
| Mar 2026 | Yutong Liu | 1,963 | Wells Chess Congress 2026 | A10 |
| Aug 2026 | Yiwen Ding | 1,951 | V Kingston Inv 2026 | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V Kingston Inv 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,016 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,912 |
| 4th 4NCL Autumn Online Open U1700 | 2023 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,738 |
| Hastings Weekend Open B | 2024 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,862 |
| Scarborough Open | 2023 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,733 |
| ch-GRB Universities | 2016 | 5 | 3 | 2,157 |
| Guildford FIDE Open | 2025 | 4 | 1 | 1,886 |
| Guildford FIDE Open 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,635 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcus Gosling's chess games?
48 games by Marcus Gosling, from Sep 2018 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 Marcus Gosling has played.
What does Marcus Gosling play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Marcus Gosling opens with 1.Nf3 (46% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcus Gosling answers 1...c6 (39% of games), 1...e6 (39% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Marcus Gosling play as White?
As White, Marcus Gosling's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (7 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcus Gosling play as Black?
As Black, Marcus Gosling most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Marcus Gosling's FIDE rating?
Marcus Gosling is currently rated 1,882 in classical chess, 1,857 in rapid and 1,840 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,971 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Marcus Gosling played?
Our database contains 48 games by Marcus Gosling, covering Sep 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 12 draws, 19 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcus Gosling?
48 games by Marcus Gosling 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.