Prepare against Callum Hill
United Kingdom · World #101,187 classical · FIDE ID 343403913
When preparing against Callum Hill, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 28.6% over 21 games.
Our database contains 44 games by Callum Hill, covering Aug 2022 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Callum Hill's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Callum 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 | 1,727 | 1,727 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,833 | 1,833 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,829 | 1,829 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 16 | 8 | 20 | 36.4% |
| As White | 22 | 10 | 2 | 10 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 22 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Callum Hill's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Callum Hill's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Hill usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …c6 (23% of these games) — Hill usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Hill usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 16 | 94.1% | 46.9% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 4 | 100.0% | 12.5% |
Callum Hill's chess games
All 44 games by Callum Hill in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2022 - Oct 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: 16 wins, 8 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Italian Game | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A31 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 21 | 6/6/9 | 28.6% |
| A27 | King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Sheila Jackson | 2,022 | British Rapidplay 2026 | C56 |
| Mar 2026 | Keatan Patel | 1,956 | British Rapidplay 2026 | B12 |
| Aug 2026 | Naavya Parikh | 1,840 | 112th ch-GBR Major Open | B06 |
| Oct 2026 | James Ratcliffe | 1,814 | 2026 Delancey UKCC Challengers Under 14 | B27 |
| Oct 2026 | Shang Gao | 1,738 | 2026 Delancey UKCC Challengers Under 14 | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay | 2024 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,817 |
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 5 | 1,953 |
| 112th ch-GBR Major Open | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 1,706 |
| 2026 Delancey UKCC Challengers Under 14 | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1,996 |
| Stokes Cup | 2025 | 5 | 4 | 1,852 |
| BCF-ch Penrose U2000 Open | 2024 | 4 | 1 | 1,599 |
| 9th Crewe Congress 2026 Major | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,516 |
| Golders Green FIDE Rapidplay - February 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,788 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Callum Hill's chess games?
44 games by Callum Hill, from Aug 2022 to Oct 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 Callum Hill has played.
What does Callum Hill play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Callum Hill opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Callum Hill answers 1...g6 (94% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (100% of games).
What openings does Callum Hill play as White?
As White, Callum Hill's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Callum Hill play as Black?
As Black, Callum Hill most often plays: Modern Defense (21 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Callum Hill's FIDE rating?
Callum Hill is currently rated 1,727 in classical chess, 1,833 in rapid and 1,829 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,727 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Callum Hill played?
Our database contains 44 games by Callum Hill, covering Aug 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 8 draws, 20 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Callum Hill?
44 games by Callum 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.