Prepare against Hugh G Tassell
United Kingdom · World #90,843 classical · FIDE ID 453609
When preparing against Hugh G Tassell, expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 35 games by Hugh G Tassell, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hugh G Tassell's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hugh G Tassell 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 | 1,756 | 1,795 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 12 | 15 | 8 | 34.3% |
| As White | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 17 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hugh G Tassell's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hugh G Tassell's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 9 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 27.8% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Tassell usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Tassell usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Tassell usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 28% of White games, 60.0% score
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Tassell usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Tassell usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Tassell usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 4 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 4 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Hugh G Tassell's chess games
All 35 games by Hugh G Tassell in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2017 - 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: 12 wins, 15 draws, 8 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A09 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A97 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E52 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Robert Clegg | 1,819 | 106th ch-GBR Soanes Open | C00 |
| Dec 2018 | Francis E Fields | 1,815 | 10th London CSC 5-Day U2050 Open | C24 |
| Dec 2016 | Taiwo Olutola | 1,637 | 8th London Classic U2050-B | A09 |
| Dec 2019 | Frankie Badacsonyi | 1,531 | 11th London Classic Open U1750 | D02 |
| Dec 2019 | Paul Mottram | 1,511 | 11th London Classic Open U1750 | E32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 106th ch-GBR Soanes Open | 2019 | 5 | 3 | 1,734 |
| 8th London Classic U2050-B | 2016 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,659 |
| London CSC U135 Open 7th | 2015 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,666 |
| 9th London Classic Open U1750 | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 1,418 |
| 11th London Classic Open U1750 | 2019 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,619 |
| 10th London CSC 5-Day U2050 Open | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,908 |
| ch-BCF U150 103rd | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,597 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hugh G Tassell's chess games?
35 games by Hugh G Tassell, from Jan 2017 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 G Tassell has played.
What does Hugh G Tassell play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Hugh G Tassell opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.Nf3 (28% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hugh G Tassell answers 1...c6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games).
What openings does Hugh G Tassell play as White?
As White, Hugh G Tassell's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Bishop's Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hugh G Tassell play as Black?
As Black, Hugh G Tassell most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Hugh G Tassell's FIDE rating?
Hugh G Tassell is currently rated 1,756 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,795 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Hugh G Tassell played?
Our database contains 35 games by Hugh G Tassell, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 15 draws, 8 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hugh G Tassell?
35 games by Hugh G Tassell 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.