Prepare against Oliver Gill
United Kingdom · World #15,282 classical · FIDE ID 424161
When preparing against Oliver Gill, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nc6 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Petrov's Defense as Black, 22.7% over 22 games.
Our database contains 147 games by Oliver Gill, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Oliver Gill's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oliver Gill 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 | 2,102 | 2,142 | Jan 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,016 | 2,127 | Aug 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,030 | 2,106 | Sep 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 147 | 57 | 55 | 35 | 38.8% |
| As White | 77 | 36 | 22 | 19 | 46.8% |
| As Black | 70 | 21 | 33 | 16 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oliver Gill's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oliver Gill's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 72 | 93.5% | 60.4% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 3.9% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.6% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 60.4% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Gill usually continues b3 (70.6% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Gill usually continues Nf3 (64.7% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Gill usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 4% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Gill usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Gill usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 26 | 74.3% | 53.8% |
| d5 | 4 | 11.4% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 8.6% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 13 | 54.2% | 30.8% |
| d5 | 11 | 45.8% | 59.1% |
Oliver Gill's chess games
All 147 games by Oliver Gill in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 57 wins, 55 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 17 | 9/6/2 | 52.9% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C01 | French Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 22 | 5/12/5 | 22.7% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Roland Bezuidenhout | 2,349 | ch-Hampshire A | C24 |
| Jan 2016 | David J Redman | 2,252 | chT3Sb-BCF 1516 (4NCL) | C01 |
| Jul 2016 | Marcus E Osborne | 2,244 | 103rd ch-GBR | C01 |
| Mar 2016 | Nick J Rutter | 2,215 | chT-BCF 1516 (4NCL) | C22 |
| Aug 2016 | Jack Rudd | 2,213 | 103rd ch-GBR | C67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire Open | 2019 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,072 |
| 103rd ch-GBR | 2016 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,245 |
| 102nd ch-GBR Major | 2015 | 11 | 8 | 2,215 |
| 100th ch-GBR | 2013 | 11 | 4 | 2,032 |
| ch-BCF Major Open | 2014 | 11 | 7 | 2,026 |
| chT2a-BCF 1314 (4NCL) | 2014 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,260 |
| chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,152 |
| 98th ch-GBR Major | 2011 | 6 | 3 | 1,855 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oliver Gill's chess games?
147 games by Oliver Gill, from Sep 2011 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 Oliver Gill has played.
What does Oliver Gill play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Oliver Gill opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.Nc3 (4% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oliver Gill answers 1...e5 (74% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...Nc6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nc6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (46% of games).
What openings does Oliver Gill play as White?
As White, Oliver Gill's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Snyder Variation (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oliver Gill play as Black?
As Black, Oliver Gill most often plays: Petrov's Defense (22 games, 22.7% win rate); Mikenas Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Oliver Gill's FIDE rating?
Oliver Gill is currently rated 2,102 in classical chess, 2,016 in rapid and 2,030 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,142 (Jan 2018).
How many games has Oliver Gill played?
Our database contains 147 games by Oliver Gill, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 55 draws, 35 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oliver Gill?
147 games by Oliver Gill 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.