Prepare against Jonathan S Hill
United Kingdom · World #31,366 classical · FIDE ID 417963
Our database contains 59 games by Jonathan S Hill, covering Jun 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jonathan S Hill's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jonathan S Hill 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 | 1,977 | 2,001 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 37.3% |
| As White | 31 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 48.4% |
| As Black | 28 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 90.3% | 67.9% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 9.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 67.9% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Hill usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Hill usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Hill usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Hill usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Hill usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 92.9% | 53.8% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 66.7% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Jonathan S Hill's chess games
All 59 games by Jonathan S Hill in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2023 - Aug 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: 22 wins, 18 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Reversed Chigorin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Donald J Mason | 2,054 | ch-ENG Seniors 50 | D00 |
| Jan 2021 | Michael R Handley | 1,979 | 4th 4NCL Online Open | A90 |
| Oct 2008 | Christopher A Gibson | 1,949 | Milton Keynes Open | E32 |
| Apr 2020 | Ian M George | 1,922 | chT4-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | B27 |
| Nov 2020 | Richard G Truman | 1,913 | 1st 4NCL Autumn Online Open | E13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECU Senior +65 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,988 |
| chT-EU Seniors 50 | 2023 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,928 |
| chT4-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 6 | 5.5 | 2,229 |
| 1st 4NCL Autumn Online Open | 2020 | 6 | 4 | 1,919 |
| ch-ENG Seniors 50 | 2023 | 6 | 4 | 2,093 |
| 2nd Cheadle FIDE Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,013 |
| Milton Keynes Open | 2008 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,139 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 5 | 1 | 1,507 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jonathan S Hill's chess games?
59 games by Jonathan S Hill, from Jun 2023 to Aug 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 Jonathan S Hill has played.
What does Jonathan S Hill play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Jonathan S Hill opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jonathan S Hill answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Jonathan S Hill play as White?
As White, Jonathan S Hill's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jonathan S Hill play as Black?
As Black, Jonathan S Hill most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Jonathan S Hill's FIDE rating?
Jonathan S Hill is currently rated 1,977 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,001 (Jul 2023).
How many games has Jonathan S Hill played?
Our database contains 59 games by Jonathan S Hill, covering Jun 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 18 draws, 19 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jonathan S Hill?
59 games by Jonathan S Hill 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.