Prepare against Neil J Gunn
New Zealand · World #81,879 classical · FIDE ID 4301110
When preparing against Neil J Gunn, expect 1.d4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 91 games by Neil J Gunn, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Neil J Gunn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Neil J Gunn 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 | 1,783 | 2,060 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,783 | 1,896 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,655 | 1,918 | May 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 34.1% |
| As White | 46 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 45 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 31.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Neil J Gunn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Neil J Gunn's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 54.3% | 52.0% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 34.8% | 46.9% |
| c4 | 3 | 6.5% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 2 | 4.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% of White games, 52.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Gunn usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Gunn usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Gunn usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 35% of White games, 46.9% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Gunn usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Gunn usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Gunn usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 90.5% | 65.8% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 80.0% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Neil J Gunn's chess games
All 91 games by Neil J Gunn in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 31 wins, 30 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D30 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A65 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E31 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A65 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2005 | David K. Evans | 2,160 | 112th ch-NZL Major Open | B33 |
| Sep 2013 | Antonio Krstev | 2,084 | 40th Auckland North Shore Open | A35 |
| Jan 2007 | Fuatai Fuatai | 2,037 | ch-NZL Major Open | D32 |
| Aug 2009 | Philip I Hair | 2,013 | North Shore Open | A29 |
| Jan 2010 | L. Ross Jackson | 2,008 | 117th ch-NZL | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 117th ch-NZL | 2010 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,992 |
| ch-NZL Major Open | 2007 | 11 | 9 | 2,228 |
| Auckland Open 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 6 | 2,041 |
| 112th ch-NZL Major Open | 2005 | 11 | 7 | 2,212 |
| ch-North Shore CC | 1997 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,961 |
| NSCC 2026 | Summer Cup | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,688 |
| North Shore Open | 2009 | 5 | 2 | 2,012 |
| Peter Stuart Memorial Open 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,893 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Neil J Gunn's chess games?
91 games by Neil J Gunn, from Jan 2004 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 Neil J Gunn has played.
What does Neil J Gunn play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Neil J Gunn opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.Nf3 (35% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Neil J Gunn answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Neil J Gunn play as White?
As White, Neil J Gunn's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Neil J Gunn play as Black?
As Black, Neil J Gunn most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Neil J Gunn's FIDE rating?
Neil J Gunn is currently rated 1,783 in classical chess, 1,783 in rapid and 1,655 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,060 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Neil J Gunn played?
Our database contains 91 games by Neil J Gunn, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 30 draws, 30 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Neil J Gunn?
91 games by Neil J Gunn 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.