Prepare against Patrick Goldsworthy
United Kingdom · World #8,544 classical · FIDE ID 415022
Our database contains 102 games by Patrick Goldsworthy, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Patrick Goldsworthy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Patrick Goldsworthy 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 | 2,194 | 2,207 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,191 | 2,191 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 54 | 16 | 32 | 52.9% |
| As White | 53 | 32 | 6 | 15 | 60.4% |
| As Black | 49 | 22 | 10 | 17 | 44.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Patrick Goldsworthy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Patrick Goldsworthy's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 46.3% | 72.0% |
| e4 | 19 | 35.2% | 57.9% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 16.7% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 72.0% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Goldsworthy usually continues Bg5 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Goldsworthy usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Goldsworthy usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 57.9% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Goldsworthy usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Goldsworthy usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …d6 (16% of these games) — Goldsworthy usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 61.3% | 57.9% |
| d5 | 5 | 16.1% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 9.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
Patrick Goldsworthy's chess games
All 102 games by Patrick Goldsworthy in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 54 wins, 16 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2016 | Jonas Hacker | 2,336 | Pyramiden Franken Cup | C86 |
| Sep 2013 | Alexander Maier | 2,311 | 12th Forchheim Open A | A41 |
| May 2016 | Fredrik Lindh | 2,283 | 10th Wunsiedel Open | A45 |
| Sep 2016 | Danijel Gibicar | 2,278 | Pyramiden Franken Cup | B90 |
| Jan 2018 | Dieter Lutz | 2,247 | Mittelfranken-chTB1 1718 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyramiden Franken Cup | 2016 | 14 | 9 | 2,274 |
| Mittelfranken-chTB1 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,020 |
| 82nd Hastings Masters Open | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,004 |
| Mittelfranken-chTB2a 1617 | 2017 | 8 | 7 | 2,214 |
| Bodensee Open | 2025 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,117 |
| Oberliga Bayern 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 3 | 2,077 |
| Mittelfranken-chTB1 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,298 |
| 3rd Nuremberg LGA Cup | 2006 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,023 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Patrick Goldsworthy's chess games?
102 games by Patrick Goldsworthy, from Jan 2007 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 Patrick Goldsworthy has played.
What does Patrick Goldsworthy play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Patrick Goldsworthy opens with 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Patrick Goldsworthy answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Patrick Goldsworthy play as White?
As White, Patrick Goldsworthy's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (8 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Patrick Goldsworthy play as Black?
As Black, Patrick Goldsworthy most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Patrick Goldsworthy's FIDE rating?
Patrick Goldsworthy is currently rated 2,194 in classical chess and 2,191 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,207 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Patrick Goldsworthy played?
Our database contains 102 games by Patrick Goldsworthy, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 16 draws, 32 losses (52.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Patrick Goldsworthy?
102 games by Patrick Goldsworthy 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.