Prepare against Geoff R Hermes
United Kingdom · World #53,251 classical · FIDE ID 423254
Our database contains 147 games by Geoff R Hermes, covering Mar 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Geoff R Hermes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Geoff R Hermes 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 | 1,880 | 1,998 | Feb 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 147 | 44 | 46 | 57 | 29.9% |
| As White | 69 | 27 | 15 | 27 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 78 | 17 | 31 | 30 | 21.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Geoff R Hermes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Geoff R Hermes's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 55 | 79.7% | 50.9% |
| d4 | 10 | 14.5% | 35.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 5.8% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 50.9% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Hermes usually continues c3 (57.7% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Hermes usually continues d4 (45.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Hermes usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 35.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Hermes usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Hermes usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Hermes usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 39 | 95.1% | 38.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 26 | 100.0% | 44.2% |
Geoff R Hermes's chess games
All 147 games by Geoff R Hermes in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - Aug 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: 44 wins, 46 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 43 | 8/14/21 | 18.6% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 1/7/0 | 12.5% |
| A21 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: The Whale | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2012 | Ferenc Peredy | 2,180 | 10th Gibraltar Challengers A | A41 |
| Jan 2013 | Alexander Pena Riasco | 2,176 | 11th Gibraltar Challengers A | B07 |
| Mar 2014 | Stein Sollid | 2,057 | ch-EU Seniors 50 14th | B07 |
| Mar 2014 | Dieter Kurka | 2,045 | ch-EU Seniors 50 14th | A41 |
| Jan 2015 | David W Gostelow | 2,036 | 13th Gibraltar Challengers A | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar Amateur Open A | 2017 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,861 |
| 12th Gibraltar Masters | 2014 | 10 | 3 | 1,772 |
| ECU Senior +50 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,803 |
| Gibraltar Challengers-B | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,580 |
| ch-EU Seniors 50 14th | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,017 |
| 41st Guernsey Holiday Open | 2015 | 7 | 5 | 1,875 |
| Reykjavik Kvika Open | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,792 |
| Guernsey Open | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,040 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Geoff R Hermes's chess games?
147 games by Geoff R Hermes, from Mar 2012 to Aug 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 Geoff R Hermes has played.
What does Geoff R Hermes play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Geoff R Hermes opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Geoff R Hermes answers 1...d6 (95% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (100% of games).
What openings does Geoff R Hermes play as White?
As White, Geoff R Hermes's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Geoff R Hermes play as Black?
As Black, Geoff R Hermes most often plays: Pirc Defense (43 games, 18.6% win rate); Rat Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Geoff R Hermes's FIDE rating?
Geoff R Hermes is currently rated 1,880 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,998 (Feb 2014).
How many games has Geoff R Hermes played?
Our database contains 147 games by Geoff R Hermes, covering Mar 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 46 draws, 57 losses (29.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Geoff R Hermes?
147 games by Geoff R Hermes 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.