Prepare against Andy Hill
United Kingdom · World #40,770 classical · FIDE ID 499927
Our database contains 75 games by Andy Hill, covering Jun 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Andy Hill's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andy 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 | 1,931 | 2,038 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,896 | 1,901 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,968 | 1,989 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 28 | 18 | 29 | 37.3% |
| As White | 37 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 45.9% |
| As Black | 38 | 11 | 9 | 18 | 28.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andy Hill's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andy Hill's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 37 | 100.0% | 58.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 100% of White games, 58.1% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Hill usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Hill usually continues e3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Hill usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 18 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 100.0% | 29.4% |
Andy Hill's chess games
All 75 games by Andy Hill in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2022 - Aug 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: 28 wins, 18 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Peter G Large | 2,327 | 32nd Frome Open | E12 |
| Jul 2022 | Anthony Y Zhang | 2,237 | 28th Leamington Spa 4NCL Open A | E66 |
| Aug 2025 | Stephen R Mannion | 2,179 | 12th Prague Summer Open | D04 |
| Aug 2025 | Alex Cherniack | 2,175 | 12th Prague Summer Open | D76 |
| Jul 2025 | Alex Bullen | 2,114 | 20th South Wales Int | A49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2024 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,949 |
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,070 |
| 20th South Wales Int | 2025 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,091 |
| 46th Guernsey Open | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,927 |
| English Seniors 50+ | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,965 |
| 28th Leamington Spa 4NCL Open A | 2022 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,118 |
| 32nd Frome Open | 2023 | 5 | 2 | 1,988 |
| 12th Prague Summer Open | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 2,094 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andy Hill's chess games?
75 games by Andy Hill, from Jun 2022 to Aug 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 Andy Hill has played.
What does Andy Hill play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Andy Hill opens with 1.Nf3 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andy Hill answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Andy Hill play as White?
As White, Andy Hill's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andy Hill play as Black?
As Black, Andy Hill most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (8 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Andy Hill's FIDE rating?
Andy Hill is currently rated 1,931 in classical chess, 1,896 in rapid and 1,968 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,038 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Andy Hill played?
Our database contains 75 games by Andy Hill, covering Jun 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 18 draws, 29 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andy Hill?
75 games by Andy 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.