Prepare against Bill Harle
United Kingdom · World #67,108 classical · FIDE ID 1800086
When preparing against Bill Harle, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (92%).
Our database contains 69 games by Bill Harle, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bill Harle's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bill Harle 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 | 1,831 | 1,884 | Aug 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,816 | 1,816 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 11 | 31 | 27 | 15.9% |
| As White | 35 | 6 | 16 | 13 | 17.1% |
| As Black | 34 | 5 | 15 | 14 | 14.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bill Harle's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bill Harle's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 35 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Harle usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Harle usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Harle usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 14 | 87.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 91.7% | 31.8% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Bill Harle's chess games
All 69 games by Bill Harle in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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: 11 wins, 31 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A86 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2009 | Stefan Arnalds | 2,002 | 25th EU-Cup | A49 |
| Apr 2019 | Frank Schrickx | 1,823 | WchT Seniors 65 | A42 |
| Nov 2017 | Chris Sims | 1,790 | chT-WLS 1718 | B12 |
| Mar 2016 | Robert AJ Hurn | 1,654 | Tom Weston Major Open | D36 |
| Mar 2008 | Beryl Hughes | 1,610 | Tom Weston Major Open | E10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Weston Major Open | 2018 | 28 | 13.5 | 1,658 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2020 | 10 | 4 | 1,796 |
| ch-BCF Seniors | 2014 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,794 |
| ch-WLS Seniors 1st | 2015 | 6 | 2 | 1,608 |
| 26th EU-Cup | 2010 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,813 |
| 25th EU-Cup | 2009 | 4 | 2 | 2,006 |
| 22nd EU-Cup | 2006 | 4 | 0 | 1,941 |
| chT-WLS 1718 | 2018 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,786 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bill Harle's chess games?
69 games by Bill Harle, from Nov 2010 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 Bill Harle has played.
What does Bill Harle play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Bill Harle opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bill Harle answers 1...c6 (88% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Bill Harle play as White?
As White, Bill Harle's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bill Harle play as Black?
As Black, Bill Harle most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Bill Harle's FIDE rating?
Bill Harle is currently rated 1,831 in classical chess and 1,816 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,884 (Aug 2014).
How many games has Bill Harle played?
Our database contains 69 games by Bill Harle, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 31 draws, 27 losses (15.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bill Harle?
69 games by Bill Harle 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.