Prepare against Hal Gomez
United Kingdom · World #71,950 classical · FIDE ID 343432980
Our database contains 35 games by Hal Gomez, covering Oct 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hal Gomez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hal Gomez 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 | 1,815 | 1,815 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,618 | 1,657 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,667 | 1,670 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 17 | 9 | 9 | 48.6% |
| As White | 19 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 52.6% |
| As Black | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 43.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hal Gomez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hal Gomez's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 63.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 63.2% score
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Gomez usually continues Be2 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Gomez usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Gomez usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Hal Gomez's chess games
All 35 games by Hal Gomez in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2023 - 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: 17 wins, 9 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Liu,Yiyi | 2,055 | 4th Sussex University Weekend Congress - U2400 | B00 |
| Aug 2026 | Matthew A Holmes | 1,893 | 2026 British Chess Championships: | A00 |
| Jul 2026 | Nilim,Armaan | 1,797 | Robinson Cup 2026 | B06 |
| Jan 2026 | Eva Megias | 1,676 | Hastings International Chess Congress 2025: Weekend Open | C01 |
| Aug 2026 | Shrishti Shiva | 1,670 | 2026 British Chess Championships: Under 14 | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Under 14 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,813 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1,829 |
| South of England Junior Congress 2026 U13 | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 1,825 |
| 4th Sussex University Weekend Congress - U2400 | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,948 |
| Robinson Cup 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 5 | 1,973 |
| Hastings International Chess Congress 2025: Weekend Open | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,759 |
| Glorney International 2026 | Robinson Cup | 2026 | 2 | 2 | 1,856 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hal Gomez's chess games?
35 games by Hal Gomez, from Oct 2023 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 Hal Gomez has played.
What does Hal Gomez play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Hal Gomez opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hal Gomez answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Hal Gomez play as White?
As White, Hal Gomez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hal Gomez play as Black?
As Black, Hal Gomez most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Hal Gomez's FIDE rating?
Hal Gomez is currently rated 1,815 in classical chess, 1,618 in rapid and 1,667 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,815 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Hal Gomez played?
Our database contains 35 games by Hal Gomez, covering Oct 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 9 draws, 9 losses (48.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hal Gomez?
35 games by Hal Gomez 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.