Prepare against Hugh Siddeley
Canada · World #40,274 classical · FIDE ID 2605023
Our database contains 113 games by Hugh Siddeley, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hugh Siddeley's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hugh Siddeley 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 | 1,934 | 2,021 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,975 | 1,975 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,967 | 1,998 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 41 | 22 | 50 | 36.3% |
| As White | 51 | 20 | 7 | 24 | 39.2% |
| As Black | 62 | 21 | 15 | 26 | 33.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hugh Siddeley's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hugh Siddeley's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 74.5% | 44.7% |
| d4 | 12 | 23.5% | 54.2% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 44.7% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Siddeley usually continues Nf3 (36.1% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Siddeley usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Siddeley usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 54.2% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Siddeley usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Siddeley usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Siddeley usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 71.0% | 54.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 9.7% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 9.7% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 87.5% | 46.4% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Hugh Siddeley's chess games
All 113 games by Hugh Siddeley in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 41 wins, 22 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2020 | Matias Michailov | 2,262 | 4th Montevideo Duchamp Cup | A48 |
| Sep 2010 | John2 Hall | 2,250 | Toronto Howard Ridout Swiss | C92 |
| Apr 2009 | Vladimir Semyonov | 2,070 | Toronto PWC Open | C11 |
| Aug 2006 | Daniela Belc | 2,064 | Canada zt | A57 |
| Jan 2004 | Dina Kagramanov | 2,044 | Toronto A | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto Fuster Memorial | 2002 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,934 |
| 4th Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,073 |
| 48th Canadian Open U2000 | 2011 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,049 |
| Toronto Anderson Memorial | 2002 | 9 | 4 | 1,904 |
| 3rd Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,959 |
| 5th Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,874 |
| Canadian Closed | 2025 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,915 |
| Canada zt | 2006 | 8 | 2 | 1,926 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hugh Siddeley's chess games?
113 games by Hugh Siddeley, from Apr 2003 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 Siddeley has played.
What does Hugh Siddeley play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Hugh Siddeley opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hugh Siddeley answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Hugh Siddeley play as White?
As White, Hugh Siddeley's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); French: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hugh Siddeley play as Black?
As Black, Hugh Siddeley most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Hugh Siddeley's FIDE rating?
Hugh Siddeley is currently rated 1,934 in classical chess, 1,975 in rapid and 1,967 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,021 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Hugh Siddeley played?
Our database contains 113 games by Hugh Siddeley, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 22 draws, 50 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hugh Siddeley?
113 games by Hugh Siddeley 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.