Prepare against Jonny Hector
GM · Sweden · World #1,526 classical · FIDE ID 1700090
When preparing against Jonny Hector, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez as Black, 33.3% over 48 games.
Our database contains 3,607 games by Jonny Hector, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jonny Hector's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jonny Hector 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 | 2,408 | 2,609 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,454 | 2,514 | Dec 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,401 | 2,493 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,607 | 1,754 | 997 | 855 | 48.6% |
| As White | 1,820 | 981 | 457 | 382 | 53.9% |
| As Black | 1,787 | 773 | 540 | 473 | 43.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jonny Hector's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jonny Hector's side.
First moves as White (1,820 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,648 | 90.5% | 65.3% |
| d4 | 106 | 5.8% | 75.5% |
| Nc3 | 64 | 3.5% | 82.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
| h4 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 65.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Hector usually continues Nf3 (63.4% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Hector usually continues Nf3 (64.4% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Hector usually continues d4 (65.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 75.5% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Hector usually continues Nc3 (78.1% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Hector usually continues Nc3 (67.1% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Hector usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (659 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 647 | 98.2% | 59.5% |
| c5 | 6 | 0.9% | 33.3% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 0.6% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 0.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (688 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 659 | 95.8% | 59.4% |
| Nf6 | 24 | 3.5% | 47.9% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Jonny Hector's chess games
All 3,607 games by Jonny Hector in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 1,754 wins, 997 draws, 855 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 266 | 135/77/54 | 50.8% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 148 | 72/35/41 | 48.6% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 134 | 72/37/25 | 53.7% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 86 | 37/26/23 | 43.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 80 | 46/14/20 | 57.5% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 77 | 51/14/12 | 66.2% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 56 | 33/11/12 | 58.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 54 | 22/22/10 | 40.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 51 | 36/8/7 | 70.6% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 47 | 25/13/9 | 53.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 536 | 201/186/149 | 37.5% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 126 | 49/39/38 | 38.9% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 113 | 55/37/21 | 48.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 107 | 40/33/34 | 37.4% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 107 | 48/30/29 | 44.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 66 | 39/17/10 | 59.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 65 | 38/14/13 | 58.5% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 57 | 22/20/15 | 38.6% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 49 | 21/16/12 | 42.9% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 48 | 16/15/16 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | Arkadij Naiditsch | 2,736 | Bundesliga 2018-19 | B35 |
| Feb 2012 | Boris Grachev | 2,682 | Bundesliga 2011-12 | B12 |
| Aug 2011 | Peter Heine Nielsen | 2,681 | 33rd Politiken Cup | D17 |
| Jan 1997 | Michael Adams | 2,680 | Koge Open A | C78 |
| Jul 2012 | Ivan Sokolov | 2,676 | 34th Politiken Cup | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SWE | 2025 | 268 | 146 | 2,488 |
| Deltalift Open | 2024 | 86 | 65.5 | 2,428 |
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2018 | 73 | 50.5 | 2,457 |
| Vaxjo Open | 2024 | 55 | 42 | 2,383 |
| Malmo Open | 2024 | 53 | 37.5 | 2,414 |
| Copenhagen Obro New Year Open | 2022 | 49 | 41.5 | 2,493 |
| ch-Hamburg int | 2004 | 45 | 34 | 2,641 |
| Norrkoeping Easter Open | 2024 | 38 | 31 | 2,496 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Tiger Hillarp Persson (72 games) · Stellan Brynell (39 games) · Emanuel Berg (34 games) · Sune Berg Hansen (33 games) · Pia Cramling (27 games) · Nils Grandelius (27 games) · Ralf Akesson (25 games) · Carsten Hoi (24 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jonny Hector's chess games?
3,607 games by Jonny Hector, from Apr 2003 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 Jonny Hector has played.
What does Jonny Hector play on the first move as White?
Across 1,820 games with White in our database, Jonny Hector opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.Nc3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jonny Hector answers 1...e5 (98% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games), 1...Nc6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (96% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games), 1...Nc6 (1% of games).
What openings does Jonny Hector play as White?
As White, Jonny Hector's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (266 games, 50.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (148 games, 48.6% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (134 games, 53.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,820 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jonny Hector play as Black?
As Black, Jonny Hector most often plays: Slav Defense (536 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (126 games, 38.9% win rate); Italian Game (113 games, 48.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,787 games.
What is Jonny Hector's FIDE rating?
Jonny Hector is currently rated 2,408 in classical chess, 2,454 in rapid and 2,401 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,609 (May 2010).
How many games has Jonny Hector played?
Our database contains 3,607 games by Jonny Hector, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,754 wins, 997 draws, 855 losses (48.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jonny Hector?
3,607 games by Jonny Hector 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.