Prepare against Peter M Gayson
FM · United Kingdom · World #22,060 classical · FIDE ID 401838
When preparing against Peter M Gayson, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian as Black, 15.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 523 games by Peter M Gayson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter M Gayson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter M Gayson 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 | 2,040 | 2,259 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,056 | 2,215 | Dec 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,088 | 2,215 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 523 | 157 | 184 | 182 | 30.0% |
| As White | 266 | 84 | 101 | 81 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 257 | 73 | 83 | 101 | 28.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter M Gayson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter M Gayson's side.
First moves as White (266 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 266 | 100.0% | 50.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.6% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Gayson usually continues Nf3 (48.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Gayson usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Gayson usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 110 | 100.0% | 46.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 91 | 92.9% | 41.2% |
| d5 | 6 | 6.1% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Peter M Gayson's chess games
All 523 games by Peter M Gayson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 157 wins, 184 draws, 182 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 47 | 15/17/15 | 31.9% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 35 | 13/10/12 | 37.1% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 34 | 7/17/10 | 20.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 21 | 7/8/6 | 33.3% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 5/6/9 | 25.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 106 | 28/31/47 | 26.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 40 | 12/11/17 | 30.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 29 | 10/9/10 | 34.5% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 20 | 3/10/7 | 15.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 5/9/2 | 31.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 1/6/6 | 7.7% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D30 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | Darcy Lima | 2,540 | 29th Wch Seniors 50 | B03 |
| Oct 2020 | Matthew J Wadsworth | 2,416 | chT1-BCF 2021 (4NCL) online | A21 |
| Oct 1999 | Andrew P H Kinsman | 2,399 | chT-BCF 9900 (4NCL) | A81 |
| Nov 2016 | Zinnour K. Rakhimov | 2,398 | 26th Wch Seniors 50 | B21 |
| Mar 2018 | Klaudia Kulon | 2,352 | chT2a-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | B45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Northumbria Masters | 2021 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,040 |
| 4NCL Div 2 2024-25 | 2025 | 11 | 4 | 1,933 |
| chT2-BCF 0203 (4NCL) | 2003 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,222 |
| chT-BCF 0001 (4NCL) | 2001 | 11 | 5 | 2,308 |
| 26th Wch Seniors 50 | 2016 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,189 |
| 29th Wch Seniors 50 | 2019 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,322 |
| chT2-BCF 9899 (4NCL) | 1999 | 11 | 6 | 2,214 |
| chT-BCF2 0708 (4NCL) | 2008 | 11 | 8 | 2,326 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter M Gayson's chess games?
523 games by Peter M Gayson, from Apr 2003 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 Peter M Gayson has played.
What does Peter M Gayson play on the first move as White?
Across 266 games with White in our database, Peter M Gayson opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter M Gayson answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (93% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...Nf6 (1% of games).
What openings does Peter M Gayson play as White?
As White, Peter M Gayson's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (47 games, 31.9% win rate); Sicilian (35 games, 37.1% win rate); Italian Game (34 games, 20.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 266 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter M Gayson play as Black?
As Black, Peter M Gayson most often plays: Dutch Defense (106 games, 26.4% win rate); Sicilian (40 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (29 games, 34.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 257 games.
What is Peter M Gayson's FIDE rating?
Peter M Gayson is currently rated 2,040 in classical chess, 2,056 in rapid and 2,088 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,259 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Peter M Gayson played?
Our database contains 523 games by Peter M Gayson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 157 wins, 184 draws, 182 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter M Gayson?
523 games by Peter M Gayson 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.