Prepare against Jamie Hookham
United Kingdom · World #61,813 classical · FIDE ID 2402602
Our database contains 70 games by Jamie Hookham, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jamie Hookham's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jamie Hookham 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 | 2,035 | 2,104 | Jul 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,092 | 2,104 | Jul 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,053 | 2,112 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 36 | 11 | 23 | 51.4% |
| As White | 39 | 21 | 7 | 11 | 53.8% |
| As Black | 31 | 15 | 4 | 12 | 48.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jamie Hookham's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jamie Hookham's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 37 | 94.9% | 60.8% |
| d4 | 2 | 5.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 60.8% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Hookham usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Hookham usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Hookham usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Hookham usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Hookham usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 100.0% | 76.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
Jamie Hookham's chess games
All 70 games by Jamie Hookham in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 36 wins, 11 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Andrew D Green | 2,203 | ch-SCO | C48 |
| Dec 2013 | Aron Moritz | 2,202 | 5th London Classic Open B | B21 |
| Nov 2011 | Robin W Haldane | 2,143 | chT3S-BCF 1112 (4NCL) | B35 |
| Jan 2014 | Paul R Kemp | 2,102 | chT2a-BCF 1314 (4NCL) | B11 |
| Feb 2014 | Thomas Brown | 2,099 | chT2a-BCF 1314 (4NCL) | E46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dundee & Angus Open | 2014 | 10 | 6 | 2,035 |
| chT3-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,130 |
| Piestany Slovakia Open B | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,054 |
| 37th Aegean Open | 2014 | 8 | 4 | 2,052 |
| ch-EU U18 19th | 2009 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,814 |
| ch-SCO | 2009 | 7 | 3 | 2,113 |
| 5th London Classic Open B | 2013 | 5 | 4 | 2,218 |
| Grangemouth Premier | 2010 | 4 | 1 | 1,857 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jamie Hookham's chess games?
70 games by Jamie Hookham, from Oct 2008 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 Jamie Hookham has played.
What does Jamie Hookham play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Jamie Hookham opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jamie Hookham answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jamie Hookham play as White?
As White, Jamie Hookham's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (10 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jamie Hookham play as Black?
As Black, Jamie Hookham most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (7 games, 85.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Jamie Hookham's FIDE rating?
Jamie Hookham is currently rated 2,035 in classical chess, 2,092 in rapid and 2,053 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,104 (Jul 2014).
How many games has Jamie Hookham played?
Our database contains 70 games by Jamie Hookham, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 11 draws, 23 losses (51.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jamie Hookham?
70 games by Jamie Hookham 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.