Prepare against Samuel David Gregory
United Kingdom · World #44,477 classical · FIDE ID 2403129
When preparing against Samuel David Gregory, expect 1.d4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 34 games by Samuel David Gregory, covering Jan 2012 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Samuel David Gregory's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samuel David Gregory 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 | 1,916 | 1,917 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,876 | 1,876 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 26.5% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 17 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 17.6% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2009-2026): 109 rated games against 101 different opponents, across 29 events in 5 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 98 | 26 | 34 | 38 | 26.5% | 1,955 | 1,875 | 7 |
| Blitz | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 27.3% | 2,041 | 1,907 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 61 | 15 | 17 | 29 | 24.6% |
| Against lower-rated | 11 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 18.2% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs WFM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1,980 | 2,016 |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 1,805 | 1,645 |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1,886 | 1,886 |
| 2019 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 2,035 | 1,835 |
| 2018 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1,873 | 1,816 |
| 2017 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1,936 | 2,036 |
| 2016 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| 2012 | 27 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 2,052 | 1,878 |
| 2011 | 24 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 1,891 | 1,745 |
| 2009 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1,834 | 1,834 |
Where Samuel David Gregory has played
Scotland (25) · England (1) · Ireland (1) · Slovenia (1) · Türkiye (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samuel David Gregory's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samuel David Gregory's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 82.4% | 35.7% |
| e4 | 2 | 11.8% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 35.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Gregory usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Gregory usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Gregory usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Gregory usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Gregory usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 83.3% | 35.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 16.7% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
Samuel David Gregory's chess games
All 34 games by Samuel David Gregory in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - Oct 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: 9 wins, 9 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B34 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2021 | Martin P Burrows | 2,125 | 5th 4NCL Online Open | A36 |
| Nov 2012 | Giorgio Villa | 1,990 | Wch U18 | D14 |
| Feb 2021 | Damian McCarthy | 1,855 | 5th 4NCL Online Open | B15 |
| Oct 2011 | Nisan Ulusoy | 1,646 | 10th World U16 ol | E84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U18 | 2012 | 11 | 4 | 1,998 |
| 10th World U16 ol | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,779 |
| 118th ch-SCO | 2011 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,825 |
| 5th 4NCL Online Open | 2021 | 5 | 4 | 2,257 |
| Edinburgh Open | 2012 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,761 |
Interactive opening tree from all 34 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samuel David Gregory's chess games?
34 games by Samuel David Gregory, from Jan 2012 to Oct 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 Samuel David Gregory has played.
What does Samuel David Gregory play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Samuel David Gregory opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samuel David Gregory answers 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Samuel David Gregory play as White?
As White, Samuel David Gregory's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samuel David Gregory play as Black?
As Black, Samuel David Gregory most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Samuel David Gregory's FIDE rating?
Samuel David Gregory is currently rated 1,916 in classical chess and 1,876 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,917 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Samuel David Gregory played?
Our database contains 34 games by Samuel David Gregory, covering Jan 2012 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 9 draws, 16 losses (26.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samuel David Gregory?
34 games by Samuel David Gregory 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.