Prepare against Neil Moses
FM · Canada · World #11,998 classical · FIDE ID 2640627
When preparing against Neil Moses, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 36.1% over 36 games.
Our database contains 237 games by Neil Moses, covering Apr 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Neil Moses's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Neil Moses 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 | 2,142 | 2,222 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,919 | 1,919 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,019 | 2,082 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 237 | 88 | 34 | 115 | 37.1% |
| As White | 119 | 46 | 12 | 61 | 38.7% |
| As Black | 118 | 42 | 22 | 54 | 35.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Neil Moses's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Neil Moses's side.
First moves as White (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 95 | 79.8% | 43.2% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 19.3% | 47.8% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 43.2% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Moses usually continues Nf3 (40.7% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Moses usually continues Nf3 (39.5% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Moses usually continues d4 (57.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 47.8% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Moses usually continues e3 (57.1% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Moses usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Moses usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 57 | 95.0% | 43.9% |
| e5 | 3 | 5.0% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 88.2% | 48.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 11.8% | 62.5% |
Neil Moses's chess games
All 237 games by Neil Moses in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2022 - Sep 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: 88 wins, 34 draws, 115 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 19 | 11/1/7 | 57.9% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 2/0/9 | 18.2% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 36 | 13/6/17 | 36.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| E06 | Catalan | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A15 | English Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Luca Jr Moroni | 2,558 | Titled Tue Late | B07 |
| Mar 2025 | Meri Arabidze | 2,447 | Titled Tue Late | D45 |
| Mar 2025 | Francisco Fiorito | 2,431 | Titled Tue Late | A05 |
| Feb 2025 | Vladimir Hamitevici | 2,423 | Titled Tue Late | E28 |
| Jan 2025 | Ilan Schnaider | 2,392 | Titled Tue Late | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 126 | 54 | 2,165 |
| Toronto Excelsior Open | 2023 | 11 | 2 | 1,912 |
| World Youth Open U16 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,187 |
| Canadian Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,881 |
| North American Youth U18 | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,010 |
| Canadian Closed | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,155 |
| Canadian Closed 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,194 |
| Royal City Masters | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,074 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Neil Moses's chess games?
237 games by Neil Moses, from Apr 2022 to Sep 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 Moses has played.
What does Neil Moses play on the first move as White?
Across 119 games with White in our database, Neil Moses opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Neil Moses answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games).
What openings does Neil Moses play as White?
As White, Neil Moses's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 57.9% win rate); Réti Opening (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 18.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 119 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Neil Moses play as Black?
As Black, Neil Moses most often plays: Sicilian (36 games, 36.1% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Catalan (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 118 games.
What is Neil Moses's FIDE rating?
Neil Moses is currently rated 2,142 in classical chess, 1,919 in rapid and 2,019 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,222 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Neil Moses played?
Our database contains 237 games by Neil Moses, covering Apr 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 88 wins, 34 draws, 115 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Neil Moses?
237 games by Neil Moses 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.