Prepare against Kevin Hurney
United Kingdom · World #41,753 classical · FIDE ID 421480
Our database contains 103 games by Kevin Hurney, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kevin Hurney's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kevin Hurney 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 | 1,927 | 2,040 | May 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,957 | 1,957 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 26 | 36 | 41 | 25.2% |
| As White | 46 | 12 | 23 | 11 | 26.1% |
| As Black | 57 | 14 | 13 | 30 | 24.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kevin Hurney's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kevin Hurney's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 46 | 100.0% | 51.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 51.1% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Hurney usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Hurney usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Hurney usually continues Qe2 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 20 | 64.5% | 32.5% |
| g6 | 11 | 35.5% | 22.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 61.1% | 45.5% |
| g6 | 4 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 16.7% | 16.7% |
Kevin Hurney's chess games
All 103 games by Kevin Hurney in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 26 wins, 36 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A82 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 21 | 4/5/12 | 19.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 13 | 1/3/9 | 7.7% |
| A39 | English Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E65 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E77 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2012 | Michael P F Singleton | 2,164 | chT3S-BCF 1112 (4NCL) | E77 |
| Feb 2023 | Michael Ashworth | 2,107 | chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | E80 |
| Feb 2018 | Martin Carpenter | 2,085 | chT3N-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | B78 |
| Nov 2018 | Oliver W Howell | 2,005 | chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | E65 |
| May 2012 | Adrian G Elwin | 1,986 | chT3-BCF 1112 (4NCL) | B11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 10 | 6 | 2,027 |
| chT-BCF 4S 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,950 |
| chT3N-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,089 |
| chT1-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 7 | 1 | 1,929 |
| chT3-BCF 1011 (4NCL) | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,055 |
| chT1-BCF S3 (4NCL) online | 2021 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,870 |
| chT3S-BCF 1213 (4NCL) | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 1,985 |
| chT3W-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,818 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kevin Hurney's chess games?
103 games by Kevin Hurney, from Jul 2012 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 Kevin Hurney has played.
What does Kevin Hurney play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Kevin Hurney opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kevin Hurney answers 1...d6 (65% of games), 1...g6 (35% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...g6 (22% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games).
What openings does Kevin Hurney play as White?
As White, Kevin Hurney's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kevin Hurney play as Black?
As Black, Kevin Hurney most often plays: Pirc Defense (21 games, 19.0% win rate); Modern Defense (13 games, 7.7% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Kevin Hurney's FIDE rating?
Kevin Hurney is currently rated 1,927 in classical chess, 1,957 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,040 (May 2013).
How many games has Kevin Hurney played?
Our database contains 103 games by Kevin Hurney, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 36 draws, 41 losses (25.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kevin Hurney?
103 games by Kevin Hurney 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.