Prepare against Mark Gamsa
LVA · World #46,633 classical · FIDE ID 11606010
Our database contains 37 games by Mark Gamsa, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mark Gamsa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mark Gamsa 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 | 1,907 | 1,949 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,899 | 1,932 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 12 | 5 | 20 | 32.4% |
| As White | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 20 | 5 | 2 | 13 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mark Gamsa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mark Gamsa's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (65% of these games) — Gamsa usually continues Nf3 (31.8% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Gamsa usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Gamsa usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 87.5% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 16.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Mark Gamsa's chess games
All 37 games by Mark Gamsa in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2016 - 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: 12 wins, 5 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A91 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D34 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Kanying Qin | 2,370 | 3rd Lee Cup | A08 |
| Jan 1996 | Pengxiang Zhang | 2,325 | 3rd Lee Cup | C00 |
| Jan 1992 | Tunde Csonkics | 2,305 | Cannes Martinez Open | B55 |
| Jan 1992 | Renaud Eliet | 2,235 | Cannes Martinez Open | B01 |
| Jan 1999 | Patrick Jagstaidt | 2,078 | Geneve Open | A91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Lee Cup | 1996 | 10 | 4 | 2,275 |
| Tel Aviv Open | 1990 | 8 | 3 | 2,309 |
| Geneve Open | 1999 | 8 | 2 | 1,954 |
| Cannes Martinez Open | 1992 | 6 | 3 | 2,335 |
| Paris Open B | 1996 | 2 | 1.5 | – |
| 39th Zuerich Open B | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1,497 |
| Martigny Open | 1988 | 1 | 0 | 1,970 |
| 40th Zuerich Open B | 2016 | 1 | 1 | 2,359 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mark Gamsa's chess games?
37 games by Mark Gamsa, from Feb 2016 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 Mark Gamsa has played.
What does Mark Gamsa play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Mark Gamsa opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mark Gamsa answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games).
What openings does Mark Gamsa play as White?
As White, Mark Gamsa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mark Gamsa play as Black?
As Black, Mark Gamsa most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Mark Gamsa's FIDE rating?
Mark Gamsa is currently rated 1,907 in classical chess and 1,899 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,949 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Mark Gamsa played?
Our database contains 37 games by Mark Gamsa, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 5 draws, 20 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mark Gamsa?
37 games by Mark Gamsa 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.