Prepare against Brian Hulse
FM · United States · World #37,619 classical · FIDE ID 2006065
When preparing against Brian Hulse, expect 1.d4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (66% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 44.4% over 18 games.
Our database contains 130 games by Brian Hulse, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Brian Hulse's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Brian Hulse 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 | 1,946 | 2,231 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,974 | 1,984 | Feb 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,128 | 2,153 | Apr 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 130 | 41 | 45 | 44 | 31.5% |
| As White | 66 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 64 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Brian Hulse's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Brian Hulse's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 60 | 90.9% | 51.7% |
| e4 | 6 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 51.7% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Hulse usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Hulse usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Hulse usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Hulse usually continues f4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Hulse usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Hulse usually continues e5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 65.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 10 | 31.3% | 55.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 58.3% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 10 | 41.7% | 60.0% |
Brian Hulse's chess games
All 130 games by Brian Hulse in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 41 wins, 45 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E68 | Indian Defense | 18 | 8/3/7 | 44.4% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D29 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Asa Hoffmann | 2,330 | New York Open | B02 |
| Jan 1998 | Stephen E Stoyko | 2,315 | USA-chT Amateur East | A49 |
| Jan 1995 | Steven Greanias | 2,295 | New York Open | E62 |
| Jan 1997 | Konstantin Dolgitser | 2,270 | ch-MCC | D74 |
| Nov 1994 | Georgios Alexopoulos | 2,255 | 5th New York Fall Futurity | D46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA-chT Amateur East | 2012 | 49 | 34.5 | 2,336 |
| New York Open | 1997 | 20 | 6 | 2,236 |
| 33rd World Senior 65+ | 2025 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,976 |
| Manhattan Open | 1991 | 9 | 3 | 2,262 |
| 23rd World Open | 1995 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,422 |
| ch-New York Marshall CC 92nd | 2008 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,123 |
| 24th World Open | 1996 | 6 | 2 | 2,171 |
| New York Marshall-qual | 1995 | 4 | 0 | 1,900 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Brian Hulse's chess games?
130 games by Brian Hulse, from Apr 2003 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 Brian Hulse has played.
What does Brian Hulse play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Brian Hulse opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Brian Hulse answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...c6 (31% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games).
What openings does Brian Hulse play as White?
As White, Brian Hulse's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Brian Hulse play as Black?
As Black, Brian Hulse most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Brian Hulse's FIDE rating?
Brian Hulse is currently rated 1,946 in classical chess, 1,974 in rapid and 2,128 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,231 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Brian Hulse played?
Our database contains 130 games by Brian Hulse, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 45 draws, 44 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Brian Hulse?
130 games by Brian Hulse 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.