Prepare against Hambel M Willow
United Kingdom · World #83,003 classical · FIDE ID 438928
When preparing against Hambel M Willow, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (61%).
Our database contains 113 games by Hambel M Willow, covering Sep 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hambel M Willow's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hambel M Willow 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 | 1,779 | 1,830 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,763 | 1,763 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,837 | 1,837 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 34 | 25 | 54 | 30.1% |
| As White | 55 | 18 | 12 | 25 | 32.7% |
| As Black | 58 | 16 | 13 | 29 | 27.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hambel M Willow's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hambel M Willow's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 55 | 100.0% | 43.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 43.6% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Willow usually continues c4 (55.8% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Willow usually continues c4 (38.2% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Willow usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 27 | 100.0% | 53.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 60.9% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 8 | 34.8% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Hambel M Willow's chess games
All 113 games by Hambel M Willow in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2017 - 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: 34 wins, 25 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2021 | Julien M Shepley | 1,913 | Checkmate Covid Rematch | B18 |
| Apr 2024 | Adrian M S Matthews | 1,860 | Peterborough 4NCL Easter U2000 Open | A57 |
| Apr 2023 | Richard B E Bryant | 1,850 | Daventry 4NCL Easter Open B 3rd | E38 |
| Aug 2017 | Gavin James Hughes | 1,849 | 104th ch-GBR Major | D44 |
| Mar 2024 | Okwose Marc Obi | 1,844 | Peterborough 4NCL Easter U2000 Open | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Checkmate Covid Rematch | 2021 | 23 | 3 | 1,729 |
| 104th ch-GBR Major | 2017 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,564 |
| Peterborough 4NCL Easter U2000 Open | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 1,918 |
| ch-GBR 100th U14 | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,693 |
| Daventry 4NCL Easter Open B 3rd | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,626 |
| 2nd Daventry 4NCL Easter Open B | 2022 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,626 |
| ENG Terafinal | 2017 | 6 | 2.5 | 53 |
| Stevenage 4NCL Easter Open U1825 | 2019 | 6 | 4 | 1,647 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hambel M Willow's chess games?
113 games by Hambel M Willow, from Sep 2017 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 Hambel M Willow has played.
What does Hambel M Willow play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Hambel M Willow opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hambel M Willow answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games).
What openings does Hambel M Willow play as White?
As White, Hambel M Willow's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hambel M Willow play as Black?
As Black, Hambel M Willow most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Budapest Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Hambel M Willow's FIDE rating?
Hambel M Willow is currently rated 1,779 in classical chess, 1,763 in rapid and 1,837 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,830 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Hambel M Willow played?
Our database contains 113 games by Hambel M Willow, covering Sep 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 25 draws, 54 losses (30.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hambel M Willow?
113 games by Hambel M Willow 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.