Prepare against Mark S Gray
United Kingdom · World #19,508 classical · FIDE ID 414964
Our database contains 125 games by Mark S Gray, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mark S Gray's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mark S Gray 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 | 2,061 | 2,183 | Nov 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,050 | 2,092 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,106 | 2,123 | Oct 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 125 | 41 | 52 | 32 | 32.8% |
| As White | 69 | 29 | 28 | 12 | 42.0% |
| As Black | 56 | 12 | 24 | 20 | 21.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mark S Gray's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mark S Gray's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 69 | 100.0% | 62.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 62.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Gray usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Gray usually continues Nf3 (64.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Gray usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 24 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 20.0% | 37.5% |
Mark S Gray's chess games
All 125 games by Mark S Gray in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 41 wins, 52 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E09 | Catalan | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2009 | Richard Huw Thomas | 2,220 | chT2a-BCF 0910 (4NCL) | C41 |
| Dec 2013 | Aron Moritz | 2,202 | 5th London Classic Open B | C55 |
| Jan 2008 | Jason M Dilley | 2,195 | chT3-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | B09 |
| Dec 2008 | Martyn Goodger | 2,164 | chT-BCF2a 0809 (4NCL) | C41 |
| May 2013 | Francis Choy Wan Chin | 2,164 | chT3-BCF 1213 (4NCL) | C09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southend Open | 2009 | 14 | 7 | 2,104 |
| chT-BCF 4 0607 (4NCL) | 2007 | 11 | 9 | 2,198 |
| chT2-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | 2011 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,129 |
| chT3-BCF 0708 (4NCL) | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,165 |
| chT-BCF 4 0506 (4NCL) | 2006 | 8 | 3 | 1,982 |
| chT-BCF2a 1213 (4NCL) | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,035 |
| chT-BCFa 1112 (4NCL) | 2012 | 6 | 4 | 2,326 |
| chT2a-BCF 1314 (4NCL) | 2014 | 5 | 3 | 2,052 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mark S Gray's chess games?
125 games by Mark S Gray, from Oct 2005 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 S Gray has played.
What does Mark S Gray play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Mark S Gray opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mark S Gray answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Mark S Gray play as White?
As White, Mark S Gray's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mark S Gray play as Black?
As Black, Mark S Gray most often plays: Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Open (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Mark S Gray's FIDE rating?
Mark S Gray is currently rated 2,061 in classical chess, 2,050 in rapid and 2,106 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,183 (Nov 2021).
How many games has Mark S Gray played?
Our database contains 125 games by Mark S Gray, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 52 draws, 32 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mark S Gray?
125 games by Mark S Gray 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.