Prepare against Martin Gawne
United Kingdom · World #66,179 classical · FIDE ID 451827
When preparing against Martin Gawne, expect 1.d4 in 32% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (43%).
Our database contains 52 games by Martin Gawne, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Gawne's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Gawne 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 | 1,834 | 1,974 | Feb 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,835 | 1,835 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 9 | 13 | 30 | 17.3% |
| As White | 25 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 28.0% |
| As Black | 27 | 2 | 6 | 19 | 7.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Gawne's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Gawne's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 8 | 32.0% | 43.8% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 24.0% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 4 | 16.0% | 12.5% |
| e4 | 4 | 16.0% | 37.5% |
| b4 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Gawne usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Gawne usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Gawne usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Gawne usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Gawne usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nc6 (17% of these games) — Gawne usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 33.3% | 10.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 20.0% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Martin Gawne's chess games
All 52 games by Martin Gawne in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2017 - 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: 9 wins, 13 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Nicolas Skettos | 1,972 | 17th South Wales Open | E61 |
| Nov 2016 | Geoffrey Laurence | 1,961 | chT3N-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | D02 |
| Jan 2017 | Colin F S Davison | 1,932 | chT3N-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | C14 |
| Apr 2019 | Tom Bimpson | 1,920 | Bolton Easter Open | A55 |
| Jan 2020 | David A Patrick | 1,904 | chT3N-BCF 1920 (4NCL) | D04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th South Wales Open | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,784 |
| chT3N-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 7 | 1 | 1,608 |
| chT3N-BCF 1617 (4NCL) | 2017 | 6 | 3 | 1,977 |
| 14th Wakefield 4NCL Open B | 2017 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,543 |
| chT3N-BCF 1920 (4NCL) | 2020 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,776 |
| Leyland Open | 2019 | 5 | 1 | 1,714 |
| Bolton Easter Open | 2019 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,829 |
| 1st 4NCL Online Open | 2020 | 4 | 0 | 1,554 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Gawne's chess games?
52 games by Martin Gawne, from Feb 2017 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 Martin Gawne has played.
What does Martin Gawne play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Martin Gawne opens with 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Gawne answers 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...d6 (29% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Martin Gawne play as White?
As White, Martin Gawne's most-played openings in our database are: London System (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Gawne play as Black?
As Black, Martin Gawne most often plays: Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Philidor (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Martin Gawne's FIDE rating?
Martin Gawne is currently rated 1,834 in classical chess, 1,835 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,974 (Feb 2017).
How many games has Martin Gawne played?
Our database contains 52 games by Martin Gawne, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 13 draws, 30 losses (17.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Gawne?
52 games by Martin Gawne 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.