Prepare against Jake Hurley
United Kingdom · World #65,667 classical · FIDE ID 1804928
When preparing against Jake Hurley, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (75%).
Our database contains 56 games by Jake Hurley, covering Apr 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jake Hurley's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jake Hurley 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 | 1,836 | 1,929 | Jan 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,899 | 1,899 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 30 | 3 | 23 | 53.6% |
| As White | 25 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 52.0% |
| As Black | 31 | 17 | 2 | 12 | 54.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jake Hurley's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jake Hurley's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 92.0% | 58.7% |
| c3 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 58.7% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Hurley usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Hurley usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Hurley usually continues b3 (33.3% score)
- 1.c3 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Hurley usually continues Qa4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 35.7% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 3 | 21.4% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| g5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Jake Hurley's chess games
All 56 games by Jake Hurley in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 30 wins, 3 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 | D Ian W Reynolds | 2,015 | chT4S-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | B00 |
| Apr 2021 | Adam J May | 2,004 | 2nd WCU Online League Open | B10 |
| Nov 2018 | Ian Jamieson | 1,967 | chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | A01 |
| Feb 2018 | Richard W Smith | 1,928 | chT4S-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | C57 |
| Nov 2017 | Olufemi Adebajo | 1,922 | chT4S-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4S-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 9 | 8 | 2,018 |
| chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,763 |
| chT3-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 8 | 5 | 1,837 |
| ch-WLS Minor | 2016 | 7 | 6 | 1,697 |
| 2nd WCU Online League Open | 2021 | 5 | 2 | 1,890 |
| chT2-BCF 2021 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 5 | 2 | 1,845 |
| 1st WCU Online League Open | 2020 | 5 | 4 | 2,118 |
| BCF-chT2 1819 (4NCL) Demotion | 2019 | 3 | 0 | 1,473 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jake Hurley's chess games?
56 games by Jake Hurley, from Apr 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 Jake Hurley has played.
What does Jake Hurley play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Jake Hurley opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.c3 (4% of games), 1.f4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jake Hurley answers 1...e6 (36% of games), 1...a6 (21% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (75% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games).
What openings does Jake Hurley play as White?
As White, Jake Hurley's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Gambit (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jake Hurley play as Black?
As Black, Jake Hurley most often plays: Horwitz Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); St. George Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Jake Hurley's FIDE rating?
Jake Hurley is currently rated 1,836 in classical chess and 1,899 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,929 (Jan 2019).
How many games has Jake Hurley played?
Our database contains 56 games by Jake Hurley, covering Apr 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 3 draws, 23 losses (53.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jake Hurley?
56 games by Jake Hurley 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.