Prepare against Hugh W Murphy
United Kingdom · World #29,880 classical · FIDE ID 422444
Our database contains 242 games by Hugh W Murphy, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hugh W Murphy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hugh W Murphy 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 | 1,986 | 2,217 | May 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,094 | 2,225 | Oct 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,065 | 2,129 | Mar 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 242 | 95 | 50 | 97 | 39.3% |
| As White | 121 | 47 | 30 | 44 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 121 | 48 | 20 | 53 | 39.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hugh W Murphy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hugh W Murphy's side.
First moves as White (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 67 | 55.4% | 48.5% |
| d4 | 54 | 44.6% | 54.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 48.5% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Murphy usually continues b3 (63.9% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Murphy usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Murphy usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 54.6% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Murphy usually continues Nf3 (48.1% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Murphy usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Murphy usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 36 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 13.3% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.4% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 44.7% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 36.2% | 44.1% |
| e6 | 6 | 12.8% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 3 | 6.4% | 33.3% |
Hugh W Murphy's chess games
All 242 games by Hugh W Murphy in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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: 95 wins, 50 draws, 97 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 18 | 10/3/5 | 55.6% |
| D04 | Colle System | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 10 | 0/4/6 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B13 | London System | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Craig A Hanley | 2,419 | 99th ch-GBR | B06 |
| Feb 2023 | Yingrui Lin | 2,380 | 1st Benalmadena Rapid Open | A11 |
| Jul 2012 | Tim P Wall | 2,347 | 99th ch-GBR | A06 |
| Feb 1985 | Andrew P Law | 2,335 | 3rd ch-Commonwealth | E40 |
| May 2015 | M Paul Townsend | 2,320 | BCF-chT1c 1415 (4NCL) Promotion pool | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99th ch-GBR | 2012 | 11 | 5 | 2,111 |
| Leicester Atkins Memorial | 2014 | 10 | 6 | 2,175 |
| 100th ch-GBR | 2013 | 10 | 4 | 2,000 |
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,007 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,064 |
| 7th London Classic Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,071 |
| 1st Benalmadena Rapid Open | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,219 |
| 17th South Wales Open | 2022 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,154 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hugh W Murphy's chess games?
242 games by Hugh W Murphy, from Nov 2010 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 W Murphy has played.
What does Hugh W Murphy play on the first move as White?
Across 121 games with White in our database, Hugh W Murphy opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (45% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hugh W Murphy answers 1...c6 (80% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Hugh W Murphy play as White?
As White, Hugh W Murphy's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Snyder Variation (18 games, 55.6% win rate); Colle System (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 121 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hugh W Murphy play as Black?
As Black, Hugh W Murphy most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (10 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 121 games.
What is Hugh W Murphy's FIDE rating?
Hugh W Murphy is currently rated 1,986 in classical chess, 2,094 in rapid and 2,065 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,217 (May 2012).
How many games has Hugh W Murphy played?
Our database contains 242 games by Hugh W Murphy, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 95 wins, 50 draws, 97 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hugh W Murphy?
242 games by Hugh W Murphy 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.