Prepare against Hugh Ditmas
DEU · World #53,377 classical · FIDE ID 1270666
Our database contains 406 games by Hugh Ditmas, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hugh Ditmas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hugh Ditmas 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 | 1,880 | 2,034 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 406 | 142 | 116 | 148 | 35.0% |
| As White | 198 | 77 | 55 | 66 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 208 | 65 | 61 | 82 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hugh Ditmas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hugh Ditmas's side.
First moves as White (198 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 196 | 99.0% | 53.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 53.3% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Ditmas usually continues c4 (46.3% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Ditmas usually continues c4 (59.7% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Ditmas usually continues c4 (55.9% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Ditmas usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Ditmas usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 95 | 99.0% | 43.2% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 66 | 100.0% | 52.3% |
Hugh Ditmas's chess games
All 406 games by Hugh Ditmas in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 142 wins, 116 draws, 148 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Indian Defense | 30 | 15/6/9 | 50.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 26 | 10/6/10 | 38.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 21 | 5/8/8 | 23.8% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 19 | 5/6/8 | 26.3% |
| D61 | Semi-Slav Defense | 14 | 7/5/2 | 50.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 8 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 35 | 10/8/17 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 12 | 0/6/6 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Gert Rabeler | 2,238 | Lueneburg Blitz Open | E09 |
| Aug 2017 | Rolf Zimmermann | 2,205 | 29th ch-GER A Seniors | A51 |
| Oct 2016 | Manfred Witte | 2,187 | 25th chT-GER Seniors | A70 |
| Dec 2018 | Ayelen Martinez | 2,185 | 10th London Classic Open | B33 |
| Dec 2015 | Hugh W Murphy | 2,168 | 7th London Classic Open | D63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Bremen Open | 2018 | 61 | 35.5 | 1,926 |
| Bremen Silvester Open | 2021 | 28 | 14 | 1,853 |
| Hamburg St Pauli Open A | 2015 | 18 | 6.5 | 1,982 |
| Lueneburg Open A | 2017 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,112 |
| 8th London Classic Open | 2016 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,831 |
| ch-Hamburg Seniors 65+ | 2018 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,036 |
| 26th ch-Hamburg Seniors 65+ Open | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,039 |
| London Classic Open | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,881 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hugh Ditmas's chess games?
406 games by Hugh Ditmas, from Jul 2009 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 Hugh Ditmas has played.
What does Hugh Ditmas play on the first move as White?
Across 198 games with White in our database, Hugh Ditmas opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hugh Ditmas answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Hugh Ditmas play as White?
As White, Hugh Ditmas's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (30 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (26 games, 38.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (21 games, 23.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 198 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hugh Ditmas play as Black?
As Black, Hugh Ditmas most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (35 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 208 games.
What is Hugh Ditmas's FIDE rating?
Hugh Ditmas is currently rated 1,880 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,034 (Dec 2013).
How many games has Hugh Ditmas played?
Our database contains 406 games by Hugh Ditmas, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 142 wins, 116 draws, 148 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hugh Ditmas?
406 games by Hugh Ditmas 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.