Prepare against Joe A J Hirst
United Kingdom · World #66,758 classical · FIDE ID 458791
When preparing against Joe A J Hirst, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 72 games by Joe A J Hirst, covering Oct 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joe A J Hirst's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joe A J Hirst 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 | 1,832 | 1,866 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,816 | 1,816 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,792 | 1,815 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 25 | 21 | 26 | 34.7% |
| As White | 34 | 15 | 8 | 11 | 44.1% |
| As Black | 38 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joe A J Hirst's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joe A J Hirst's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 100.0% | 55.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.9% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Hirst usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Hirst usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Hirst usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 63.6% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 4 | 36.4% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Joe A J Hirst's chess games
All 72 games by Joe A J Hirst in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 25 wins, 21 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B74 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E67 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | Adam R Lang | 2,145 | chT3N-BCF 1920 (4NCL) | B40 |
| Oct 2019 | Edward T Bromilow | 1,867 | 23rd South Normanton 4NCL Open B | B07 |
| Jan 2019 | Andrew Di-Vetta | 1,730 | chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | B84 |
| Nov 2018 | Steve F Tarr | 1,728 | Telford 4NCL U1825 Open | B74 |
| Aug 2019 | Claudia Hernandez Tellez | 1,711 | Gibraltar U16 Open | B36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16th South Wales Open | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,736 |
| Telford 4NCL U1825 Open | 2018 | 8 | 6 | 1,721 |
| chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,842 |
| 1st 4NCL Autumn Online Major Open | 2020 | 6 | 3 | 1,608 |
| Gibraltar U16 Open | 2019 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,785 |
| Basingstoke 4NCL Spring Bank 2nd U2050 | 2019 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,664 |
| chT3N-BCF 1920 (4NCL) | 2020 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,870 |
| World School-ch U13 | 2019 | 5 | 1 | 1,406 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joe A J Hirst's chess games?
72 games by Joe A J Hirst, from Oct 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 Joe A J Hirst has played.
What does Joe A J Hirst play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Joe A J Hirst opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joe A J Hirst answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...d6 (36% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Joe A J Hirst play as White?
As White, Joe A J Hirst's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joe A J Hirst play as Black?
As Black, Joe A J Hirst most often plays: Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Joe A J Hirst's FIDE rating?
Joe A J Hirst is currently rated 1,832 in classical chess, 1,816 in rapid and 1,792 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,866 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Joe A J Hirst played?
Our database contains 72 games by Joe A J Hirst, covering Oct 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 21 draws, 26 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joe A J Hirst?
72 games by Joe A J Hirst 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.