Prepare against Hubert Bates
United Kingdom · World #59,679 classical · FIDE ID 343410693
When preparing against Hubert Bates, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Hubert Bates, covering Aug 2023 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Hubert Bates's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hubert Bates 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 | 1,858 | 1,903 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,839 | 1,902 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,765 | 1,799 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 36.7% |
| As White | 16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hubert Bates's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hubert Bates's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Bates usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Bates usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Bates usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Hubert Bates's chess games
All 30 games by Hubert Bates in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2023 - Oct 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: 11 wins, 8 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Cameron Storey | 1,860 | ch-BCF Major | B20 |
| Oct 2026 | Druha Chandrashekhar | 1,825 | 2026 Delancey UKCC Challengers Under 14 | B51 |
| Oct 2026 | Oscar Yip | 1,819 | 2026 Delancey UKCC Challengers Under 14 | B00 |
| Oct 2026 | Djad Ben-Eshak | 1,657 | 2026 Delancey UKCC Challengers Under 14 | B92 |
| Jul 2024 | Reyansh Saxena | 1,534 | ch-BCF U12 | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BCF Major | 2024 | 7 | 2 | 1,687 |
| ch-BCF U12 | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 1,645 |
| Robinson Cup | 2025 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,733 |
| 2026 Delancey UKCC Challengers Under 14 | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,033 |
| Stokes Cup | 2022 | 4 | 2.5 | – |
| 2026 English Schools Chess Championships Final | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,793 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hubert Bates's chess games?
30 games by Hubert Bates, from Aug 2023 to Oct 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 Hubert Bates has played.
What does Hubert Bates play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Hubert Bates opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hubert Bates answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Hubert Bates play as White?
As White, Hubert Bates's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hubert Bates play as Black?
As Black, Hubert Bates most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Hubert Bates's FIDE rating?
Hubert Bates is currently rated 1,858 in classical chess, 1,839 in rapid and 1,765 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,903 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Hubert Bates played?
Our database contains 30 games by Hubert Bates, covering Aug 2023 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 8 draws, 11 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hubert Bates?
30 games by Hubert Bates 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.