Prepare against Gideon Jakobus Hoon
CM · ZAF · World #99,578 classical · FIDE ID 14306875
When preparing against Gideon Jakobus Hoon, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 43 games by Gideon Jakobus Hoon, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gideon Jakobus Hoon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gideon Jakobus Hoon 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 | 1,731 | 1,731 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 16 | 8 | 19 | 37.2% |
| As White | 26 | 13 | 4 | 9 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 17.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gideon Jakobus Hoon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gideon Jakobus Hoon's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 96.2% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 60.0% score
- …e5 (48% of these games) — Hoon usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Hoon usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Hoon usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Hoon usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 12.5% |
Gideon Jakobus Hoon's chess games
All 43 games by Gideon Jakobus Hoon in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2012 - 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: 16 wins, 8 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C48 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B74 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2013 | Ronnie Kellei | 1,742 | Wch U14 | C48 |
| Mar 2016 | Waldi Van Der Lingen | 1,642 | ch-RSA U16 | B23 |
| Jan 2016 | Cornelis Petrus Van Der Lingen | 1,590 | chT-RSA U16 | C30 |
| Mar 2016 | Joshua Minifie | 1,532 | ch-RSA U16 | B33 |
| Jan 2016 | Thamsanqa Goliat | 1,297 | chT-RSA U16 | C34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U14 | 2013 | 11 | 4 | 1,717 |
| Wch U12 | 2012 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,729 |
| ch-Africa U10 2nd | 2010 | 9 | 5 | – |
| ch-RSA U16 | 2016 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,450 |
| chT-RSA U16 | 2016 | 5 | 4 | 1,616 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gideon Jakobus Hoon's chess games?
43 games by Gideon Jakobus Hoon, from Nov 2012 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 Gideon Jakobus Hoon has played.
What does Gideon Jakobus Hoon play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Gideon Jakobus Hoon opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gideon Jakobus Hoon answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Gideon Jakobus Hoon play as White?
As White, Gideon Jakobus Hoon's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 62.5% win rate); King's Gambit (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gideon Jakobus Hoon play as Black?
As Black, Gideon Jakobus Hoon most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Gideon Jakobus Hoon's FIDE rating?
Gideon Jakobus Hoon is currently rated 1,731 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,731 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Gideon Jakobus Hoon played?
Our database contains 43 games by Gideon Jakobus Hoon, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 8 draws, 19 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gideon Jakobus Hoon?
43 games by Gideon Jakobus Hoon 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.