Prepare against Alistair Hill
United Kingdom · World #15,065 classical · FIDE ID 432407
When preparing against Alistair Hill, expect 1.e4 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 613 games by Alistair Hill, covering Jan 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Alistair Hill's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alistair Hill 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 | 2,105 | 2,264 | Jun 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,078 | 2,126 | Mar 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,057 | 2,257 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 613 | 196 | 188 | 229 | 32.0% |
| As White | 317 | 112 | 111 | 94 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 296 | 84 | 77 | 135 | 28.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alistair Hill's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alistair Hill's side.
First moves as White (317 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 127 | 40.1% | 53.9% |
| d4 | 74 | 23.3% | 52.7% |
| Nf3 | 65 | 20.5% | 50.8% |
| c4 | 49 | 15.5% | 53.1% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 53.9% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Hill usually continues Nf3 (51.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Hill usually continues d4 (52.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Hill usually continues Nf3 (55.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 52.7% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Hill usually continues c4 (52.2% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Hill usually continues c4 (42.3% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Hill usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 68 | 53.1% | 45.6% |
| e6 | 31 | 24.2% | 33.9% |
| c6 | 21 | 16.4% | 54.8% |
| e5 | 7 | 5.5% | 21.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 88 | 88.0% | 35.8% |
| e6 | 12 | 12.0% | 66.7% |
Alistair Hill's chess games
All 613 games by Alistair Hill in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2013 - 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: 196 wins, 188 draws, 229 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 23 | 6/9/8 | 26.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 15 | 7/6/2 | 46.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 2/5/6 | 15.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 33 | 8/10/15 | 24.2% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 21 | 6/5/10 | 28.6% |
| A34 | English Opening | 19 | 4/5/10 | 21.1% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 19 | 5/6/8 | 26.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 15 | 3/3/9 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 0/3/7 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2018 | Federico Perez Ponsa | 2,553 | Lisbon Portugal Open | E73 |
| Aug 2017 | Vladimir Epishin | 2,541 | Bruges Masters Open | D02 |
| Aug 2016 | Kayden Troff | 2,522 | 23rd Abu Dhabi Open | B51 |
| Dec 2018 | Francesco Sonis | 2,485 | 2nd Montebelluna Cup | A11 |
| Feb 2018 | Mariano Ortega Amarelle | 2,447 | Lisbon Portugal Open | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisbon Portugal Open | 2020 | 32 | 18.5 | 2,260 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2024 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,044 |
| Douglas PokerStars Open | 2015 | 15 | 4.5 | 2,091 |
| ch-BCF Major Open | 2013 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,041 |
| 103rd ch-GBR | 2016 | 11 | 6 | 2,154 |
| 102nd ch-GBR | 2015 | 11 | 6 | 2,243 |
| 101st ch-GBR | 2014 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,055 |
| chT-BCF 2122 (4NCL) | 2022 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,070 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alistair Hill's chess games?
613 games by Alistair Hill, from Jan 2013 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 Alistair Hill has played.
What does Alistair Hill play on the first move as White?
Across 317 games with White in our database, Alistair Hill opens with 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alistair Hill answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games).
What openings does Alistair Hill play as White?
As White, Alistair Hill's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (23 games, 26.1% win rate); English Opening (15 games, 46.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (13 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 317 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alistair Hill play as Black?
As Black, Alistair Hill most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (33 games, 24.2% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (21 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (19 games, 21.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 296 games.
What is Alistair Hill's FIDE rating?
Alistair Hill is currently rated 2,105 in classical chess, 2,078 in rapid and 2,057 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,264 (Jun 2016).
How many games has Alistair Hill played?
Our database contains 613 games by Alistair Hill, covering Jan 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 196 wins, 188 draws, 229 losses (32.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alistair Hill?
613 games by Alistair Hill 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.