Prepare against John H Hodgson
United Kingdom · World #23,554 classical · FIDE ID 403520
Our database contains 342 games by John H Hodgson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find John H Hodgson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John H Hodgson 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 | 2,028 | 2,236 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,113 | 2,205 | Aug 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 342 | 95 | 166 | 81 | 27.8% |
| As White | 172 | 51 | 89 | 32 | 29.7% |
| As Black | 170 | 44 | 77 | 49 | 25.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John H Hodgson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John H Hodgson's side.
First moves as White (172 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 172 | 100.0% | 55.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.5% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Hodgson usually continues Nf3 (61.9% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Hodgson usually continues Nf3 (41.4% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Hodgson usually continues d4 (51.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 70 | 100.0% | 50.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 61 | 100.0% | 52.5% |
John H Hodgson's chess games
All 342 games by John H Hodgson in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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, 166 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 25 | 7/11/7 | 28.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 25 | 6/13/6 | 24.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 0/7/5 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 10 | 0/7/3 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 30 | 8/17/5 | 26.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 19 | 3/9/7 | 15.8% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 17 | 3/7/7 | 17.6% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 3/6/0 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2010 | Keith C Arkell | 2,465 | Coulsdon Jessie Gilbert | B17 |
| Jan 1994 | Samir Lejlic | 2,420 | 18th Lloyds Bank Open | B70 |
| Jan 2006 | Jovanka Houska | 2,355 | chT-BCF 0506 (4NCL) | B55 |
| Jan 1979 | David Strauss | 2,345 | London Aaronson Masters | B23 |
| Aug 2006 | Jack Rudd | 2,328 | 93rd ch-GBR | B85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paington Open | 2011 | 28 | 17.5 | 2,212 |
| Paignton Open | 2012 | 28 | 17 | 2,193 |
| Coulsdon Jessie Gilbert | 2010 | 18 | 11 | 2,289 |
| London Classic Open | 2010 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,138 |
| 93rd ch-GBR | 2006 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,310 |
| 92nd ch-BCF | 2005 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,192 |
| chT2-BCF 0607 (4NCL) | 2007 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,106 |
| Ron Banwell Memorial | 2002 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,366 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John H Hodgson's chess games?
342 games by John H Hodgson, from Apr 2003 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 John H Hodgson has played.
What does John H Hodgson play on the first move as White?
Across 172 games with White in our database, John H Hodgson opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John H Hodgson answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does John H Hodgson play as White?
As White, John H Hodgson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (25 games, 28.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (25 games, 24.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (12 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 172 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John H Hodgson play as Black?
As Black, John H Hodgson most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (30 games, 26.7% win rate); English Opening (19 games, 15.8% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 17.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 170 games.
What is John H Hodgson's FIDE rating?
John H Hodgson is currently rated 2,028 in classical chess, 2,113 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,236 (Oct 2006).
How many games has John H Hodgson played?
Our database contains 342 games by John H Hodgson, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 95 wins, 166 draws, 81 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against John H Hodgson?
342 games by John H Hodgson 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.