Prepare against Bob Holliman
United States · World #30,085 classical · FIDE ID 2031752
Our database contains 181 games by Bob Holliman, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bob Holliman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bob Holliman 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 | 1,985 | 2,179 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,981 | 1,998 | Oct 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,942 | 2,006 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 181 | 65 | 54 | 62 | 35.9% |
| As White | 89 | 32 | 30 | 27 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 92 | 33 | 24 | 35 | 35.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bob Holliman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bob Holliman's side.
First moves as White (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 45 | 50.6% | 53.3% |
| e4 | 26 | 29.2% | 53.8% |
| c4 | 12 | 13.5% | 45.8% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 5.6% | 60.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 51% of White games, 53.3% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Holliman usually continues Nf3 (52.8% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Holliman usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Holliman usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 53.8% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Holliman usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Holliman usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Holliman usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 37 | 69.8% | 48.6% |
| d6 | 5 | 9.4% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 9.4% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 5.7% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 74.2% | 47.8% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 9.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
Bob Holliman's chess games
All 181 games by Bob Holliman in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 65 wins, 54 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 12 | 3/7/2 | 25.0% |
| A05 | English Opening | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D19 | Slav Defense | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1990 | Arthur Bisguier | 2,390 | USA Masters | C67 |
| Jan 1990 | Albert Chow | 2,300 | USA Masters | C14 |
| Sep 2006 | Tim Steiner | 2,195 | Tulsa Okie Challengers | A48 |
| May 2004 | Sergey Galant | 2,180 | 59th Oklahoma Open | C02 |
| May 2007 | Liudmila Mokriak | 2,167 | Tulsa Okie-B | A16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th American Continental | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,059 |
| 16th American Continental | 2022 | 10 | 4 | 1,959 |
| 13th American Continental | 2017 | 10 | 5 | 2,048 |
| Canadian Open U2400 | 2014 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,006 |
| 25th North American Open | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 2,213 |
| Tulsa Okie Challengers | 2006 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,270 |
| Tulsa Okie Open | 2011 | 7 | 5 | 2,160 |
| North American Open | 2008 | 7 | 5 | 2,289 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bob Holliman's chess games?
181 games by Bob Holliman, from Jan 2007 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 Bob Holliman has played.
What does Bob Holliman play on the first move as White?
Across 89 games with White in our database, Bob Holliman opens with 1.d4 (51% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bob Holliman answers 1...e6 (70% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (74% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Bob Holliman play as White?
As White, Bob Holliman's most-played openings in our database are: London System (12 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 89 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bob Holliman play as Black?
As Black, Bob Holliman most often plays: Slav Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); French: Advance Variation (11 games, 54.5% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 92 games.
What is Bob Holliman's FIDE rating?
Bob Holliman is currently rated 1,985 in classical chess, 1,981 in rapid and 1,942 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,179 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Bob Holliman played?
Our database contains 181 games by Bob Holliman, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 54 draws, 62 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bob Holliman?
181 games by Bob Holliman 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.