Prepare against Hunter Po`e-Tofaeono
New Zealand · World #112,135 classical · FIDE ID 4312090
When preparing against Hunter Po`e-Tofaeono, expect 1.c4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 33 games by Hunter Po`e-Tofaeono, covering Mar 2020 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Hunter Po`e-Tofaeono's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hunter Po`e-Tofaeono 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 | 1,698 | 1,853 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,791 | 1,824 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,754 | 1,767 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 33.3% |
| As White | 19 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 28.6% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2019-2026): 480 rated games against 251 different opponents, across 87 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 206 | 104 | 36 | 66 | 50.5% | 1,599 | 1,634 | 9 |
| Rapid | 187 | 97 | 28 | 62 | 51.9% | 1,519 | 1,537 | 15 |
| Blitz | 81 | 42 | 8 | 31 | 51.9% | 1,595 | 1,607 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 183 | 55 | 35 | 93 | 30.1% |
| Against lower-rated | 172 | 104 | 29 | 39 | 60.5% |
Wins over titled players: 3 vs FM · 15 vs CM · 1 vs WIM · 3 vs WFM · 8 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
7 tournament wins from 81 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1,863 | 1,663 |
| 2025 | 89 | 42 | 15 | 32 | 1,718 | 1,757 |
| 2024 | 66 | 38 | 13 | 15 | 1,651 | 1,773 |
| 2023 | 45 | 26 | 7 | 12 | 1,514 | 1,614 |
| 2022 | 98 | 46 | 16 | 36 | 1,560 | 1,523 |
| 2021 | 88 | 46 | 13 | 29 | 1,481 | 1,502 |
| 2020 | 76 | 39 | 7 | 30 | 1,459 | 1,395 |
| 2019 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 1,210 | 810 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hunter Po`e-Tofaeono's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hunter Po`e-Tofaeono's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 12 | 63.2% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 36.8% | 35.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 63% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Po`e-Tofaeono usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Po`e-Tofaeono usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Po`e-Tofaeono usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 35.7% score
- …Nf6 (86% of these games) — Po`e-Tofaeono usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Po`e-Tofaeono usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
Hunter Po`e-Tofaeono's chess games
All 33 games by Hunter Po`e-Tofaeono in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2020 - Nov 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, 7 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E00 | Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Yanbo Jin | 1,998 | ACC Monday Nights 2025 | Autumn Rapid | E66 |
| Jun 2025 | Buthsara Hettiarachchi | 1,862 | ACC Monday Nights 2025 | Autumn Rapid | A25 |
| May 2026 | Euan McDougall | 1,834 | ACC Monday Nights 2026 | Autumn | A85 |
| Mar 2026 | Srirama Vikhyath Nimmakayala | 1,818 | ACC Monday Nights 2026 | Summer | E81 |
| Oct 2026 | Timothy Huy Minh Ha | 1,782 | ACC Monday Nights 2026 | Championships | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC Monday Nights 2026 | Championships | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1,982 |
| Trusts Open 2026 | A Grade | 2026 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,551 |
| ACC Monday Nights 2025 | Autumn Rapid | 2025 | 4 | 2 | 2,010 |
| ch-North Island Staurt Memorial | 2023 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,323 |
| ACC Monday Nights 2025 | Winter | 2025 | 3 | 1 | 1,766 |
| ACC Monday Nights 2026 | Summer | 2026 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,007 |
| ACC Monday Nights 2026 | Winter | 2026 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,101 |
| ACC Monday Nights 2025 | Spring | 2025 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,795 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hunter Po`e-Tofaeono's chess games?
33 games by Hunter Po`e-Tofaeono, from Mar 2020 to Nov 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 Hunter Po`e-Tofaeono has played.
What does Hunter Po`e-Tofaeono play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Hunter Po`e-Tofaeono opens with 1.c4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (37% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hunter Po`e-Tofaeono answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Hunter Po`e-Tofaeono play as White?
As White, Hunter Po`e-Tofaeono's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hunter Po`e-Tofaeono play as Black?
As Black, Hunter Po`e-Tofaeono most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Hunter Po`e-Tofaeono's FIDE rating?
Hunter Po`e-Tofaeono is currently rated 1,698 in classical chess, 1,791 in rapid and 1,754 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,853 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Hunter Po`e-Tofaeono played?
Our database contains 33 games by Hunter Po`e-Tofaeono, covering Mar 2020 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 7 draws, 15 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hunter Po`e-Tofaeono?
33 games by Hunter Po`e-Tofaeono 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.