Prepare against Barry Hymer
United Kingdom · World #23,202 classical · FIDE ID 452238
Our database contains 117 games by Barry Hymer, covering Jun 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Barry Hymer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Barry Hymer 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 | 2,031 | 2,031 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,854 | 1,879 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,890 | 1,890 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 40 | 30 | 47 | 34.2% |
| As White | 60 | 19 | 15 | 26 | 31.7% |
| As Black | 57 | 21 | 15 | 21 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Barry Hymer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Barry Hymer's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 46 | 76.7% | 46.7% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 18.3% | 36.4% |
| e4 | 3 | 5.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 46.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Hymer usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Hymer usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Hymer usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 36.4% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Hymer usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Hymer usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Hymer usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 18 | 66.7% | 36.1% |
| g6 | 5 | 18.5% | 70.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 7.4% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 45.8% | 54.5% |
| g6 | 6 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 16.7% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Barry Hymer's chess games
All 117 games by Barry Hymer in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2016 - 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: 40 wins, 30 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 17 | 5/5/7 | 29.4% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B07 | Philidor | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Anglo-Slav Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Gerhard Koehler | 2,165 | World Senior Teams +65 | A45 |
| Jan 2020 | Ziaul Quader | 2,145 | 24th Harrogate 4NCL Open | B06 |
| Oct 2021 | Philip J Crocker | 2,109 | ch-ENG Seniors 50 | A55 |
| May 2019 | Peter Shaw | 2,085 | chT3N-BCF 1819 (4NCL) | A04 |
| Dec 2018 | Bajrush Kelmendi | 2,085 | London Classic U2050 Open 10th | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ENG Seniors 50 | 2024 | 19 | 8.5 | 1,960 |
| chT3N-BCF 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,029 |
| Basingstoke 4NCL Spring Bank 2nd U2050 | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,756 |
| ch-BCF Week2 PM Open | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,582 |
| 29th Harrogate 4NCL Open B | 2023 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,982 |
| 15th Doncaster 4NCL Open A | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 1,856 |
| 21st Harrogate 4NCL Open A | 2019 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,971 |
| London Classic U2050 Open 10th | 2018 | 5 | 3 | 2,203 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Barry Hymer's chess games?
117 games by Barry Hymer, from Jun 2016 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 Barry Hymer has played.
What does Barry Hymer play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Barry Hymer opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Barry Hymer answers 1...d6 (67% of games), 1...g6 (19% of games), 1...b6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games).
What openings does Barry Hymer play as White?
As White, Barry Hymer's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Barry Hymer play as Black?
As Black, Barry Hymer most often plays: Modern Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Barry Hymer's FIDE rating?
Barry Hymer is currently rated 2,031 in classical chess, 1,854 in rapid and 1,890 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,031 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Barry Hymer played?
Our database contains 117 games by Barry Hymer, covering Jun 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 30 draws, 47 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Barry Hymer?
117 games by Barry Hymer 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.