Prepare against Hamish R Gold
New Zealand · World #106,996 classical · FIDE ID 4301579
When preparing against Hamish R Gold, expect 1.d4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (32% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (47%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 40.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 330 games by Hamish R Gold, covering Jan 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hamish R Gold's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hamish R Gold 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 | 1,709 | 1,881 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,690 | 1,792 | Jan 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,784 | 1,800 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 330 | 130 | 44 | 156 | 39.4% |
| As White | 171 | 77 | 22 | 72 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 159 | 53 | 22 | 84 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hamish R Gold's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hamish R Gold's side.
First moves as White (171 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 77 | 45.0% | 51.3% |
| e4 | 70 | 40.9% | 46.4% |
| e3 | 18 | 10.5% | 72.2% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.8% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 51.3% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Gold usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Gold usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Gold usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 46.4% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Gold usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Gold usually continues f4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Gold usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 28 | 32.2% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 23 | 26.4% | 43.5% |
| e5 | 14 | 16.1% | 46.4% |
| d5 | 10 | 11.5% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 6.9% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 3.4% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 46.5% | 42.5% |
| e6 | 12 | 27.9% | 45.8% |
| f5 | 6 | 14.0% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.7% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Hamish R Gold's chess games
All 330 games by Hamish R Gold in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 130 wins, 44 draws, 156 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 10/1/5 | 62.5% |
| D02 | London System | 15 | 6/1/8 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| A80 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B23 | French Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Colle System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2008 | Nicholas Croad | 2,313 | Dunedin Queen's Birthday Open | B13 |
| Mar 2013 | John A McDonald | 2,039 | ch-North Island | A13 |
| Jan 2017 | David G Notley | 2,036 | Oceania zt 3.6 | B23 |
| Oct 2012 | L. Ross Jackson | 1,974 | ch-South Island | D02 |
| May 2023 | Darryn B Elliott | 1,955 | Arie Nijman Memorial | C24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NZL Major Open | 2022 | 86 | 44.5 | 1,578 |
| ch-South Island | 2022 | 41 | 18 | 1,762 |
| George Trundle Reserves | 2019 | 18 | 7.5 | 1,676 |
| ch-North Island | 2021 | 16 | 8 | 1,771 |
| Otago Queen's Birthday Open | 2008 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,987 |
| ch-NZL 118th | 2011 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,760 |
| 112th ch-NZL Major Open | 2005 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,998 |
| Dunedin Sutton Trophy | 2016 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,989 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hamish R Gold's chess games?
330 games by Hamish R Gold, from Jan 2006 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 Hamish R Gold has played.
What does Hamish R Gold play on the first move as White?
Across 171 games with White in our database, Hamish R Gold opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.e3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hamish R Gold answers 1...e6 (32% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...e6 (28% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games).
What openings does Hamish R Gold play as White?
As White, Hamish R Gold's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (16 games, 62.5% win rate); London System (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 171 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hamish R Gold play as Black?
As Black, Hamish R Gold most often plays: Horwitz Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); French Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 159 games.
What is Hamish R Gold's FIDE rating?
Hamish R Gold is currently rated 1,709 in classical chess, 1,690 in rapid and 1,784 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,881 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Hamish R Gold played?
Our database contains 330 games by Hamish R Gold, covering Jan 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 130 wins, 44 draws, 156 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hamish R Gold?
330 games by Hamish R Gold 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.